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Out of the silence: fighting violence against women in Thailand

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This report explores the situation of violence against women in Thailand by documenting some women's experiences with violence, various forms of response and strategies to combat the problem.This report is based on interviews with people who are involved in the effort to eliminate violence against women in Thailand and with survivors of violence. It outlines current strategies to eliminate violence against women and children and makes recommendations for further action. The criminal justice system in Thailand has so far failed to provide appropriate protection and redress for survivors of violence. However with few counselling and shelter services available, there are not many alternatives outside the criminal justice system. A number of NGOs are trying to raise awareness on the issue, provide services for survivors of violence, and address laws and regulations that are insensitive to women's rights. Recent government policy reveals that their advocacy work is beginning to show positive results. This report includes an outline of the National Plan, formulated by the Office for the National Commission on Women's Affairs to provide a framework to end violence against women and children. Contact details for relevant women's centres and services are also provided, for example the One-Stop Service Center in Bangkok which provides medical, emotional and social services for women who report abuse. Unfortunately these organisations have very limited resources. Interviews with people who are involved in the effort to eliminate violence against women in Thailand and with survivors of violence provided the basis for this report.

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KP.IV.00051

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Bangkok : Office of the National Commision on Women's Affairs., 2000

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31 hal ; 24 cm

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English

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KP,IV

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Kekerasan terhadap perempuan
Thailand

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