Interview: “He Often Beat Me Up”

What is happening in Tajikistan in terms of domestic violence? Reports indicate that at least one out of five, and probably more, women in Tajikistan have been abused by a current or former husband or partner. The number is likely much higher, but the government doesn’t systematically collect the information, and women are reluctant to report abuse. Some studies have claimed that as many as 97 percent of men and 72 percent of women say domestic violence is normal, expected, and should be tolerated in a marriage. September 19, 2019 Report “Violence with Every Step” Weak State Response to Domestic…

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