Domestic violence
Iraqi feminist who saved thousands from honor killings slain by gunman outside home in Baghdad
Mohammed, who co-founded and directed the Organization of Women’s Freedom in Iraq, was rushed to hospital where she perished from her wounds, according to local reports and Amnesty International.
Taliban penal code legalizes slavery, places women below animals, expert tells 'Post' - interview
Prosecution appeals sentence in killing of teen Lital Yael Melnick, seeks harsher conviction
Two new adolescent units open at WIZO shelter for survivors of domestic violence
Man behind viral blue-black dress photo accused of trying to kill wife
The couple that sparked a worldwide debate over the colors of a dress is now faced with allegations of domestic abuse and attempted murder, shedding light on a troubling story of suffering.
What do MENA Muslims think about the role of women in society? – study
The researchers surveyed respondents from Algeria, Egypt, Pakistan, Tunisia, Turkey, and the Palestinian Territories on their perception of women's chastity and marital patriarchy.
What is 'gaslighting' and how can you recognize it? - study
Gaslighting often accompanied 4 other abusive behaviors.
Police charge Israeli for strangling, assaulting wife for disturbing sleep
A Lod man in his 30s was indicted for allegedly strangling his wife into unconsciousness for disturbing his sleep.
WIZO Battered Women’s Shelter celebrates 40th anniversary
WIZO and government officials, formerly sheltered women and children speak. 200,000 women and 500,000 child domestic violence victims annually.
High Court allows psych evaluation for Shira Isakov's ex-husband
The court decided to hear Aviad Moshe’s appeal against the severity of his punishment of 23 years in prison on its merits.
Man arrested after assaulting his pregnant wife near Jerusalem
The man, who was seemingly inebriated, attacked both his wife and her father, before attempting to flee the scene.
Israeli woman stabbed to death in Rishon Lezion, ex-husband detained
The suspect, in his 50s, will be brought before a court following the conclusion of the police's investigation to extend his arrest.
Is Israel failing to protect its most vulnerable citizens?
SOCIAL AFFAIRS: 68 violent murders have been carried out in Israeli-Arab communities, four of them against women.
Woman and two infant sons murdered in Taiba, husband arrested
The victim's husband, Mohammed Massaroa, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife and children.
