Domestic violence: Why does it still exist? (2/3)

171 views · Published 12 March 2015 · 1:40 · Indexed 4 November 2026

Channel: Khaleej Times · 2015 · People & Blogs

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One in three Arab women suffer from domestic violence, but with silence burdening many of these victims, the true prevalence is thought to be much higher.
Of all the women killed in 2012, UN Women has estimated that over half died at the hands of a partner or family member.
With most cases of violence against women going unreported, this shocking figure is proof that this violent pandemic needs to be ousted once and for all.

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Speak up: Silence breeds more violence http://ktimes.co/x094y

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