Psychology of victims of domestic violence
Surprisingly, there is still no clear definition of “victim”. The victim is usually the individual who is directly harmed. A victim is a person who has lost values that are important to him or her or to another person as a result of the influence of a group, certain events or circumstances. According to international […]
Types of domestic violence
Violence against women particularly intimate partner violence and sexual violence – is a major public health problem and a violation of human rights. Global estimates published by The World Health Organization (WHO) indicate that almost 30% of women who have been in a relationship, report that they have experienced some form of physical and/or sexual […]
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
We write, sing, create, argue, intrude, learn, protest, march… In light of what? To be accepted for who we are and how we are. Still, our bodies “speak” more of us, than words, and so are your thoughts, thoughts of the oppressors, stigmatized, stereotyped people. According to the World Health Organisation: Violence against women – […]
Equalitarian, Empowered, Educated
“Hey, sweetie…so, you graduated, don’t you want to get married, have children, my girl?” “You are a girl, why do you come home so late? It is 10 PM now! Did you go nuts?” “Why do you need an education? Your husband does not care for your diploma, your looks are important, your cooking and […]