Free, English-friendly help 24/7: Czechia launches domestic violence hotline
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Hotline numbers starting with 116 are reserved for EU-wide services for people in difficult situations; support is immediate and confidential.
Surge in gender violence reports in Czechia signals both progress and pain
Data reveals that 2024 was the second-highest year for domestic abuse cases since 2014.
Valentine's Day flash mob in Prague to rise up against violence
A Feb. 14 flash mob devoted to raising awareness of violence against women returns to Palackého Náměstí following a five-year absence.
'An international disgrace': Czech Senate fails to pass Istanbul Convention
The Czech Republic will now be among the minority of countries that have signed but not ratified the Istanbul Convention.
Weak legislation leaves children in Czechia vulnerable to physical abuse
A fifth of children in the Czech Republic are victims or witnesses to domestic violence and very few cases are reported.
Czechia's ratification of the Istanbul Convention hits another stumbling block
Only one Czech Senate committee supported the passing of the treaty, with others citing issues such as gender ideology and resource expenditure.
New data shows domestic and sexual violence rising in Czechia
Although a disconcerting trend, this may be a reflection of more victims coming forward and improved police competence in dealing with cases.
Czech Senate committee rejects ratification of Istanbul Convention
Opponents slammed the treaty for being 'an ideological document' offering no practical help for victims of domestic violence.
Prague protest to demand urgent action against sexual and domestic violence
Protesters have routinely called for a new legal definition of rape and for Czechia's ratification of the Istanbul Convention. Neither has happened yet.
New domestic violence law could go into effect in Czechia as early as 2024
The bill creates a stronger legal framework for defining the crime in an effort to more effectively help victims.
Czechia wants to postpone debate on Istanbul Convention by another year
Four Czech ministries have voiced doubts about ratifying the international treaty, which aims to protect women against violence.
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English-friendly app shines a light on Czech law for victims of domestic violence
Bright Sky, a resource helping people in abusive relationships, offers an update clarifying legal issues.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
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She's Gone: Prague exhibit displays clothes of domestic violence victims
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Created in Israel, the display now includes the dress of a Czech writer murdered by her husband in 2011.
Prague mural paints bleak reminder of Czechia's domestic violence problem
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Czech-Canadian artist David Strauzz unveiled his latest work, dedicated to the ongoing fight against domestic violence, in Holešovice Tuesday.
UN members call on Czechia to adopt Istanbul Convention, fight Roma discrimination
In Czechia's fourth review by the UN Human Rights Council, there was praise for progress but some criticism in key areas.
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