Truthdig staff / TruthdigFeb 27, 2018
Experts say abusive behavior isn't inherent but is culturally learned and therefore can be unlearned. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
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Families and care workers are learning how to protect vulnerable elderly women from this hidden crime. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Janice G. Raymond / TruthdigDec 7, 2017
Part II of this investigative series explores the ways organizations are combating violence against women and creating programs to help Syrian women living in Lebanon. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
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Janice G. Raymond / TruthdigDec 6, 2017
Syrian women and girls living in Lebanon face violence and sexual exploitation as they are used as a form of currency in military ventures. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Laura Robinson / TruthdigOct 18, 2017
A teacher was not allowed to testify at a hearing, and many other Canadians share her bitter disappointment in the way crimes against indigenous women and girls are being investigated. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigSep 21, 2017
"This is Mexico": In a week when they protested, celebrated, mourned and above all came together, Mexicans show that hope dies last. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Elaine Elinson / TruthdigSep 13, 2017
The prevalence of physical abuse may be the most open secret behind the growing number of women who end up behind bars. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )
Emily Wells / TruthdigSep 7, 2017
The secretary of education says the rights of the accused must be considered in reaching a proper balance. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Zubeida Mustafa / TruthdigAug 9, 2017
Those looking at Pakistan from the outside often miss stories about change-makers who do their country proud. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Truthdig staff / TruthdigJun 30, 2017
Counseling and other services allow women to reclaim control and even develop a new purpose in life. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Truthdig staff / TruthdigJun 29, 2017
Programs help sexual assault survivors confront a tangle of law enforcement, medical and legal proceedings. (Pictured, part of a webpage of a nonprofit group that reports and records sexual assaults.) Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
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