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Articles with tag "Domestic Violence"

khachaturyan sisters

Russia to Drop Murder Charges Against Sisters Who Killed Abusive Father, Lawyers Say

“This signals the end of criminal prosecution” of the three sisters, their lawyer was quoted as saying.
Church pushback

Russian Orthodox Leader Rails Against ‘Foreign’ Domestic Violence Law

“Any intrusion into family matters from outside carries significant negative consequences,” the influential Russian Orthodox Church leader said.
‘IF HE BEATS YOU HE LOVES YOU’

Russia Faces Up to Its Dark Domestic Violence Problem

A rising chorus of outrage over high-profile domestic abuse cases signals a sea change in Russian society, but are lawmakers listening?
Investigation complete

Russia Will Charge Sisters Who Killed Abusive Father With Premeditated Murder

The Khachaturyan sisters face up to 20 years in jail for the charges.
Growing chorus

Moscow Feminists Protest for Domestic Violence Re-Criminalization

Hundreds called for an end to what they say is Russia's culture of impunity toward domestic abusers.
Rare acquittals

80% of Russia's Female Murder Convicts Acted in Self-Defense – Study

The findings come amid growing calls to re-criminalize domestic violence in Russia.
Shifting blame

Russia’s Domestic Violence Problem Is ‘Exaggerated,’ Justice Ministry Says

The Justice Ministry added that male victims of domestic violence “suffer more from discrimination.”
Law or death

Russian Activists Organize Halloween Flashmob Against Domestic Violence

Hundreds of people have already joined the action by posting photos of themselves in bloodied T-shirts.
Art against violence

Art Against Domestic Violence: Austrian YouAreNotAlone Show Opens in Moscow

The show is held in a private apartment to bring the subject home.
New developments

Khachaturyan Sisters' Father Abused Them Before They Killed Him, Russian Experts Say

Mikhail Khachaturyan inflicted “serious harm” on his daughters’ health, Moscow health experts said.
Prevalence of abuse

Domestic Violence Affects 1 in 3 Russians, Poll Says

“Given the sensitivity of the topic ... in an interview setting, we can assume that the share may be higher,” the polling agency said.
sisters support

Keeping the Khachaturyan Sisters’ Case Alive

Activists work to keep the case of the Khachaturyan sisters in the public eye amid a summer of political protests.
Social activism

Russian Women Post Bruised Selfies to Push for Domestic Violence Law

Recent abuse cases have prompted fierce discussions about Russia's attitudes toward domestic violence.
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