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, [...]
Morocco is taking new steps to fight violence against women and improve access to justice. The Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family, Naima Benyahia, announced the launch of a central support unit that had not been fully used before. This unit will help respond to cases of abuse and support victims more quickly. Officials [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants for senior Afghan Taliban leaders, including the group’s top leader and chief judge, for crimes against humanity targeting women and girls. The investigation is based on evidence collected since the Taliban regained control in August 2021. It reveals serious abuses such as killings, arbitrary detentions, [...]
