Category: Mass media

What is economic domestic violence against a child? The legislation defines 4 forms of domestic violence, including economic violence. It can manifest itself in various ways, however, the law clearly defines that such actions as intentional deprivation of housing, food, clothing, other property, funds or documents or the ability to use them, leaving without care or custody, preventing the child from receiving necessary treatment or rehabilitation services, …

In 2023, Spain introduced “menstrual leave,” which allows women to take time off during their periods. Similar approaches are being implemented in Asian countries.

On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, celebrated on July 30, we talk about how social networks pose a threat of trafficking for Ukrainian women.

We will focus specifically on creative educational institutions, where, for example, a choreography teacher can grab a female student by the waist – wouldn’t that be considered harassment? In general, what are the signs of harassment and can they be identified without context? Who should monitor in practice to ensure that this doesn’t happen? Who can students complain to? How willing is society to talk about and hear about such cases? How can a teacher protect themselves from unfair …

What to do if you have experienced violence? Contact the police on 102 or with a written statement to the office in your region. When you call 102, you can ask for a special mobile domestic violence police team (if available in your area/community) to come. Upon request, the group can issue an urgent restraining order - a document that prohibits the offender from staying at the place of residence and...