scholarly journals Implementation Barriers and Enablers for Preventing Domestic Violence against Women in Northwestern Ethiopia: A Qualitative Implementation Research

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agumasie Semahegn ◽  
Kwasi Torpey ◽  
Adom Manu ◽  
Nega Assefa ◽  
Naana Agyeman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Violence Prevention ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Intersectoral Collaboration ◽  
Implementation Barriers ◽  
Domestic Violence Against Women ◽  
Barriers To Implementation ◽  
The Many ◽  
Lack Of Commitment ◽  
Domestic Violence Prevention

Abstract Background: Ethiopia is signatory to various international and regional conventions, agreements and protocols related to violence against women, yet the many women suffer violence. To date, very little is known about how these conventions and protocols are implemented, and the barriers associated with implementation. Our study explored the barriers to implementation of domestic violence against women prevention policies and enablers in the Northwestern Ethiopia.Methods: We conducted in-depth interviews, key informant interviews and focus group discussions among a total of 43 participants purposefully selected from different sectors and communities. Data were transcribed, coded and thematically analyzed using NVivo 11 software.Results: Community-traditional gender-norms, budget constraints, poor planning and non-adherence to planned activities, lack of commitment, poor integration and inter-sectoral collaboration served as barriers to implementation of policies aimed at preventing domestic violence in Ethiopia. However, enablers of domestic implementation of violence prevention programs include community health extension program, women development ‘army’, policy frameworks, government’s political willingness, presence of school-based gender clubs.Conclusions: The implementation of existing evidence and policies was still poor at the community level due to lack of inter-sectoral collaboration, poor integration and stakeholders with competing priorities among others. Future intervention programs that would sustain and synergized domestic violence prevention, should integrate intersectoral collaboration and service within existing program.

Social and legal aspects related to the problem of domestic violence against women

10.12737/253 ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Мурзабаева
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Violence Prevention ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
Legal Problems ◽  
Domestic Violence Against Women ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Domestic Violence Prevention ◽  
Women Rights

Social and legal problems of domestic violence against women are considered. Data of researches on domestic violence condition in Russia, its consequences, results of work of crisis centers, interdepartmental interaction for domestic violence prevention are provided. The international documents related to protection of women rights and prevention of different types of domestic violence against women are presented, the assessment of this problem’s legal aspects in Russian legislation is given.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yevheniia Duliba ◽  
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Olena Drozdova ◽  
Mila Khmara ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Effective Interaction ◽  
Gender Inequalities ◽  
Negative Stereotypes ◽  
Domestic Violence Against Women ◽  
Psychological Assistance ◽  
Domestic Violence Prevention

The article deals with the situation of domestic violence against women in Ukraine during the COVID-19 pandemic. A comparison of various statistical and reporting materials of the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine, the National Police of Ukraine, courts, free legal aid centres, international organizations led to the conclusion that although in Ukraine there is intolerance of domestic violence against women in its various manifestations. This phenomenon is still often invisible and takes many different forms, stemming from the gender inequalities that women face throughout their lives, from childhood to old age. The main tasks and measures that are aimed at preventing and combating domestic violence against women are identified and an analysis of their implementation is analysed. Such measures include prevention of domestic violence by overcoming negative stereotypes in Ukrainian society, raising public awareness of the forms, manifestations, causes and consequences of domestic violence; responding to domestic violence by building a new violence response system to ensure coordination and effective interaction of specially bodies authorized implementing measures to prevent and combat domestic violence, other bodies and institutions performing functions related to carrying out activities in the field of domestic violence prevention and counteraction to domestic violence; ensuring the availability and quality of providing necessary social services to victims of domestic violence; proper investigation of the facts of domestic violence, bringing the perpetrators to justice and changing their behaviour. It is concluded that domestic violence against women is one of the most pressing problems of our time and that the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence remains important for Ukraine, the introduction of an information campaign against domestic violence against women to create a culture of zero tolerance, raise awareness of the existence of various types of assistance for women victims of domestic violence (receiving legal assistance, psychological assistance, various social services, support and protection).

Family Courts and Human Security in South West Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet Oluwaleye Monisola
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Fundamental Rights ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Family Courts ◽  
South West ◽  
The Family ◽  
Domestic Violence Against Women

The trend of violence against women in Nigeria has increased more than ever recently, with many women having been deprived of their fundamental rights. Violence against women in Nigeria includes sexual harassment, physical violence, harmful traditional practices, emotional and psychological violence, and socio-economic violence. This article investigates cases of domestic violence against women in South West Nigeria by assessing the role of family courts in the adjudication of such cases. Both primary and secondary sources of data were employed to examine incidents of violence against women and the role of the family courts in ensuring justice. The author employed both primary and secondary sources of data; the data gathered were analysed by frequency and simple percentages, while qualitative data were descriptively analysed. The article reveals the causes of domestic violence against women to include a cultural belief in male superiority, women’s lack of awareness of their rights, women’s poverty owing to joblessness, men seeking sexual satisfaction by force, women having only male children, the social acceptance of discipline, the failure to punish the perpetrators of violence, the influence of alcohol, and in-laws’ interference in marital relationships. It also reveals the nature of domestic violence against women. The research revealed that the family courts have played prominent roles in protecting and defending the rights of women. The author therefore recommends that the law should strengthen the family courts by extending their power to penalise the perpetrators of violence against women. 

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