POV: Domestic violence against women

Globally about 1 in 3 of women worldwide have been subjected to either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence in their lifetime. 40–70% of female murder victims were killed by their husband or boyfriend. In many countries (like Russia) still there are no working laws. In today’s POV program Maite, Ksenia and Mariam talk about domestic violence against women : how common it in our countries and worldwide? Why does it happen? How to recognize/avoid it? Who can help you in this situation? Listen to us to find out more.