The rampant and brutal abuse of women in war zones continues
The rampant and brutal abuse of women in war zones continues unchecked, the chair of a United Nations committee said today, urging all nations to ratify the international Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women.
Australia is set to crack down on the macho military culture that has produced hundreds of cases of sexual and physical abuse, blocked women from leadership and relegated many to support and menial roles, and tolerated heavy drinking.