The No Woman Turned Away project (NWTA) by Women’s Aid, funded by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, supports women experiencing domestic abuse, ensuring access to safer accommodation. Financial barriers are exacerbated by the Cost-of-Living crisis, increasing difficulties for survivors to leave abusive situations. A recent report highlights the impact on survivors, including isolation, limited resources, and potential consequences in family court. Despite the Domestic Abuse Act 2021’s provisions, Women’s Aid points to a lack of understanding and resources, hindering effective support. Marginalized backgrounds face greater risks due to the crisis.
Category Archives: Commentary
Highlighting 3 Stories of Human Rights Abuses
This article sheds light on the pervasive issue of human rights abuses worldwide, where individual liberties are continuously suppressed and violated. It highlights specific stories of individuals facing immense challenges due to their activism or dissent against oppressive regimes. From Eduardo Peres Alberto in Angola, who endures death threats and persecution for leading a strike, to Guillermo Zárraga in Venezuela, unjustly detained under false charges and subjected to inhumane conditions, and the thousands of Belarusian citizens suffering arbitrary detention and physical abuse for opposing the government.
Striking a Balance – Nurturing Religious Freedom but Retaining Secularism
This article explores the delicate task of finding a balance between religious freedom and secularism withnin education. Discover the importance of promoting critical thinking, scientific literacy, and respect for human rights while respecting individual beliefs. Read about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the need to prepare children for an inclusive and diverse society.
Arrest Warrant Issued Against Putin: Understanding the ICC and Its Role in Ukraine
The article reports on the International Criminal Court (ICC) issuing arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Russian Commissioner for Children’s Rights, Maria Lvova-Belova, in connection with the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The ICC alleges that both are responsible for war crimes involving the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia, with Putin allegedly bearing individual criminal responsibility. The article discusses the specific offences created by the Rome Statute that both Putin and Lvova-Belova are alleged to have committed, and the challenges in enforcing the warrants, given Putin’s position as President and Russia’s disregard for international law.
Legal Aid In Context
This article discusses the importance of legal aid and how it works in the UK. Providing fair legal representation to all individuals, regardless of their past or the nature of the crime they are accused of, is essential for ensuring a just legal system.
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