Gender-Based Violence And Barriers To Justice In Tajikistan

Gender-based violence in Tajikistan remains a serious and ongoing human rights problem. A recent report by the International Commission of Jurists explains that many women do not receive proper protection or justice. Although some laws and national strategies exist, they are not fully enforced in practice. Domestic violence is not treated as a separate crime, [...]

Barriers To Justice For Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Survivors In Tajikistan

Gender-based violence (GBV) in Tajikistan is still a serious problem, even though the government has adopted some laws and policies. Many survivors, especially women, find it hard to get justice and protection because the law does not treat domestic violence as a crime on its own, and marital rape is not clearly recognized. Survivors often [...]

Arrest Case Reveals Child Prostitution In Laos

Child prostitution in Laos is a serious crime and a violation of human rights. A recent case in Japan shows how this problem can cross borders. Japanese police arrested a man who is suspected of using false information to rent a server and run a blog linked to child prostitution in Laos. The blog reportedly [...]

Barriers To Justice For Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Survivors In Tajikistan

Gender-based violence (GBV) in Tajikistan is still a serious problem, even though the government has adopted some laws and policies. Many survivors, especially women, find it hard to get justice and protection because the law does not treat domestic violence as a crime on its own, and marital rape is not clearly recognized. Survivors often [...]

Hidden Suffering Of Lao Girls

In Laos, many young girls from poor and ethnic minority communities are being forced or tricked into sex work. Some girls are as young as ten years old. They are promised good jobs, but end up in hidden places in the capital city where foreign men from Japan, China, and South Korea come to exploit [...]

Hidden Suffering Of Lao Girls

In Laos, many young girls from poor and ethnic minority communities are being forced or tricked into sex work. Some girls are as young as ten years old. They are promised good jobs, but end up in hidden places in the capital city where foreign men from Japan, China, and South Korea come to exploit [...]

Fighting Sexual Violence Against Women And Minors In Mauritania

Sexual violence against women and minors in Mauritania is a widespread issue, exacerbated by cultural taboos and underreporting. Despite statistics showing significant cases of physical and sexual violence, many remain silent due to societal pressures. Commissioner Hindou Mohamed Laghdaf’s brigade works tirelessly to address these crimes, raising awareness, encouraging reporting, and supporting survivors. Though progress [...]

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