Channel News Asia, August 2025

Almost one in three women worldwide will be subjected to violence in their lifetime – usually at the hands of men. In Australia, it’s been called a national crisis. Last year was a record year for violent deaths of women. It’s prompted the federal government to pledge billions of dollars for intervention and frontline support services, but advocates warn it’s nowhere near enough to stamp out gender-based violence issue.

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