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Timor-Leste Passes Law on Domestic Violence
The National Parliament of Timor-Leste has passed its first and long awaited law on domestic violence. The new law gives power to people other than the victim to report incidents of domestic violence to the police and the police are bound to investigate domestic violence crimes. Victims will have access to emergency medical help, shelter, psycho-social and legal support services. Traditionally most cases of domestic violence have been resolved in Timor-Leste through customary practices where the perpetrator pays a fine to the victim’s father. The new law provides for public awareness campaigns on domestic violence, developing a national action plan, setting up victim support centres and education on domestic violence education in the school curriculum.
Source:http://www.awid.org/eng/Issues-and-Analysis/Library/Timor-Leste-Passes-Groundbreaking-Domestic-Violence-Law
http://www.unifem.org/news_events/story_detail.php?StoryID=1087
ASEAN sets up Commission for Promotion and Protection of Rights of Women and Children
ASEAN inaugurated its Commission for Promotion and Protection of Rights of Women and Children (ACWC). The ACWC will work closely with ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR). The Commission will promote the implementation of international and regional instruments related to the rights of women and children and develop policies, programs and strategies to promote and protect the rights of women and children.
Source:
http://www.aseanhrmech.org/news/ASEAN-commission-inaugurated.htm
http://news.brunei.fm/2010/04/08/asean-body-on-rights-of-women-children-established/


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