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Philippine groups call for ‘positive’ parenting approach

The proposed measure is “geared towards a more holistic and inclusive approach involving parents and caregivers”

The moral obligation to oppose crimes against children

To lose your home, parents, friends, schoolmates and relatives and be taken to a foreign country is a severe traumatic event for a child

Indonesia passes long-awaited sexual violence bill

Activists largely welcomed the law as a step forward for the country but said it could have been more far-reaching

Children’s rights groups welcome passage of amendments to Philippines’ anti-rape law

The new law provides additional protection for minors against rape and other forms of sexual abuse

Catholic women call for Church inquiry into rape charges against Indian...

The women's group said that to prevent the recurrence of abuse, the Church should ensure “absolute transparency and accountability”

Opposing violence against women and children

Reporting sexual abuse and saving the victims with protection and therapy with legal action by victims is essential to fight abuse

Pope Francis calls domestic abuse ‘satanic’ during new television special

The pope said domestic abuse takes advantage of the weakness of someone who cannot defend themselves

Preventing violence against children and women

In the past 12 months 22 percent of women that live in poor countries or the “least developed” were victims of violence from partners

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