by Rachel Muthoni –Kenya– Cases of domestic violence are on the rise in Kenya. While in the past women were known to receive beatings from their husbands, it seems in recent years that women too are inflicting violence on their …
Kenya: Poverty, Alcoholism Blamed for Rising Domestic Violence Against Men Read more »
by Michelle Tolson –Mongolia– One night while relaxing at home after a long day of horseback riding, I heard a loud banging on a door downstairs. It was a man adamant to be let in. He was probably drunk. This …
Life-Skills Training to Break the Cycle of Violence in Mongolia Read more »
by Shreyasi Singh – India – Sometimes, just asking for a small cup of milk to brew your tea can bring domestic violence to a halt. Sounds too simple a solution? Well, it need not be as a recent public …
India’s Domestic Violence Campaign Asks Men to Be Part of the Solution Read more »
by Michelle Chen – USA – Tanya McLeod’s marriage was hurting, but her husband thought he could make it up to her when he brought her a cute dog as a “peace offering.” The family stayed together and the dog …
Abuse Survivors Face Systemic Struggles as Resources for Help Dwindle Read more »
by Tess Raposas – Philippines – Maria was 16 when she first came to visit the Philippines from California and decided to remain here. Witty and talented, she became a popular movie icon. Then barely in her twenties, she plunged …