why we couldn’t fight against violence making women's life miserable?
Violence against women and girls remains a problem of enormous magnitude everywhere in the world. The numbers are sobering — 1 in 3 women have experienced physical or sexual violence, often in the hands of those they know and love.
This year has been a year of global outrage against this violence. But outrage needs to translate into action. Laws are transformative tools for curbing violence against women when used to punish perpetrators, provide justice to survivors, and serve as a deterrent.
From the Caribbean and Central America to Jordan and Tunisia, this year saw several historic changes as countries abolished laws that previously discriminated against, marginalized, and silenced women. As we head into the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, a global campaign that runs from 25 November — 10 December, here are eight countries that made strides to protect women and girls through progressive legislation.
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Tunisia’s parliament, pictured above in a 2016 file photo, voted last week to pass its first national law to combat violence against…
