Document #1212622

TNH – The New Humanitarian (formerly IRIN News) (Author)

Few legal options for abused Palestinian women, say activists

http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?ReportId=74610

ecoi.net description:
According to women's rights experts, Palestinian female victims of domestic violence have little chance of escaping their situation or bringing the perpetrators to justice; victims face a legal system stacked in favour of the accused and a prevailing attitude that places blame on the victim
Country:
State of Palestine
Source:
TNH – The New Humanitarian (formerly IRIN News) (Author)
Published:
3 October 2007
Original link:
http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?ReportId=74610
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Document ID:
1212622 (former ID 83203)

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