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video 21 May 2013 UK

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Stubbings murder: family wants inquiry into police failings

The family of Maria Stubbings, who was strangled by her boyfriend - a previously convicted murderer - is calling for a full inquiry into the handling of domestic violence complaints.

video 14 February 2013 World, South Africa

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South African serial killer arrested - after five years

As the One Billion Rising campaign kicks off Jamal Osman visits a South African village of just 600 people where police took five years to arrest a man for raping and murdering 24 women and children.

article 14 February 2013 World
One Billion Rising global action to reclaim Valentine's day
One Billion Rising global action to reclaim Valentine's day

Valentine's day is about romance and roses for many. But this year also sees global flash mobs and protests to raise awareness of violence against women. Gloria Steinem speaks to Channel 4 News.

video 14 February 2013 UK

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Feminism: the ultimate f-word? Video

As the One Billion Rising campaign ripples round the world, Channel 4 News speak to politicians, protesters and performers in London about violence against women and their fight for feminism.

video 08 February 2013 World

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Thandie Newton: 'Violence against women is a pandemic'

Abusing women is abusing the future of mankind, actress Thandie Newton tells Jon Snow as part of the One Billion Rising campaign to raise awareness of violence against women.

video 21 December 2012 World, India

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Arundhati Roy speaks out against Indian rape culture

The writer Arundhati Roy tells Channel 4 News she believes rape is used as a weapon in India and that women in the country are "paying the price".

article 28 November 2012 UK
Met carry out dawn raids in domestic violence crackdown (Getty)
Met carries out dawn raids in domestic violence crackdown

Police in London take part in dawn raids across the city as part of Operation Athena which targets domestic violence and hate crime, arresting 264 people.

video 26 November 2012 UK

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X Factor mum speaks out on domestic violence cuts

Mandy Wood, mother of X Factor star Jahmene Douglas, speaks to Channel 4 News about the horrific abuse she suffered at the hands of her former partner as cutbacks threaten support services.

article 26 November 2012 UK
Domestic violence cuts threaten services
by Jennifer Rigby Domestic violence cuts threaten services

One in five domestic violence centres has cut services in the last year due to funding problems - despite many refuges already having to turn women away because they are full, Channel 4 News learns.

article 16 October 2012 UK
A pilot scheme to give victims of domestic abuse greater protection from violent partners by immediately banning the abuser from the victim's home wins praise from police.
Andy Davies by Andy Davies Reversing the cycle of domestic abuse

A pilot scheme to give victims of domestic abuse greater protection from violent partners by immediately banning the abuser from the victim's home wins praise from police.