*Is domestic violence (spouse abuse) a problem in the UAE?
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I think there are a lot of domestic violence but few of them report to the police . It's no use to have someone acted as the middle man. It can only be solved by couples.
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The issue should be "Stop Violence". \n\nAnyway, stopping violence against women will lead to a better life. But there will always be the need of wise, cool and calm decisions.
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Yes, safe houses do not discriminate.  I have included a link to a list of agencies that may be able to help you.  I hopes things get better for you.  Good luck and stay safe.\n\nhttp://dmoz.org/Society/People/Women/Issues/Violence_and_Abuse/Domestic_Violence/
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United Arab Emirates?
833521
Yes, there is a possibility of a husband being charged for Raping a wife -- and that is when the husband forces the wife, and she definitely says "NO!" -- most often seen in cases of Domestic Violence.
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If you find any let me know. I am going through the same situation. InshAllah, both of our relationships will be fine. \nMa salaam,\nIsra.
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Girl..im proud of you! and for the person down below about not a wearing a viel in afghanistan and women voting...all these aspects are becasue of the EXTREMIST GOVERNMENTS in these countries and not because of Islam...Why dont you look at UAE. UAE is a muslim country with Churches, Temples and muslims arent FORCED to wear a Viel either. There are women in government positions eg Sheikha Lubna. The things happening in Pakistan like honour killing are not justifiable by Islam and are Wrong!!! Islam does not encourage this kind of behaviour.
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Actually 'marriage between gays and lesbians' is legal everywhere in the world, as the gender definition fits...\n\nGay marriage, or lesbian marriage, is legal only in a few countries (the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Canada, South Africa, and the U.S. state of Massachusetts).\n\nI'm looking for information about family law in the UAE but I haven't been able to find it yet.\n\nAnyway, to answer your question: sooner or later, they will probably realise that they will have no choice but to secularise their laws. A few well-publicised trials might raise enough noise among the foreign community (which is the vast majority of the resident population of the UAE, as I understand), and they'll probably wind up not repealing but decriminalising a lot of family crime.
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Some conutries wont allow u to go to the adult sites. I think the site which u reffered is a adult content site. It wont open in UAE and some Arab countries.
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Yes it is justified, yet i would suggest that if you are the object of repeated domestic violence that you leave the relationship and seek mental health counseling to determine why you have allowed it to continue. I would also suggest that you learn how to spell or learn to use spell check on your computer.
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When you say this was an "arranged marriage", I assume you are from a different culture.  I find it interesting that so many reported domestic violence cases in the USA seem to involve families that have come from other cultures/countries.  \n\nI'm not making any judgements about this; it's just an observation.  And I'm not implying that there isn't plenty of domestic violence in homes of American born families, there certainly is.\n\nBut I seriously question your belief that "there is supposed to be only one person in your life to whom u give everything...".  Look around you and you will see countless examples of people finding their second choice for romance/relationships much more fulfilling, loving and supportive than their first!  \n\nIt's because we all grow as human beings.  We aren't the people we were five or ten years ago....thank goodness!  And as we grow, we find out more about ourselves, people in general,  and our choices, and hopefully we become wiser.  So the person we might choose to be with at 20 years old isn't necessarily the person we'd choose at 30 or 35.  And this isn't only because we change, but because we become better judges of other peoples' character.\n\nAnd to think that because you found yourself with a violent, emotionally immature man the first time in a marriage, you can never have anything better is appalling!  You deserve better than that, and so does your child.  \n\nBut the feelings you are describing don't sound like depression to me.  They sound like the symptoms of grieving....greiving for a love lost, grieving for the family you thought you were creating, and grieving for your innocence that was so cruelly torn from you.  It will take time to heal these wounds, as it takes time to heal from all deep loss.  But you can heal, and you can move on, and you can find more in life to enjoy, celebrate and in which to find hope and contentment.\n\nI wish you all good things.
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Where ever you go there is good and bad people. My experience with people from morocco was and is great. I believe that there is nothing you can do. But I also believe that it is a federal crime to abuse someone. You should try to push it a little bit further. you may be able to get rid of him if he is as you said a women's abuser.\ngood luck
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My opinion is if anyone WORKS in the UAE, they know that it is considered unacceptable to be kissing in public, whether its Ramadhan or not. The UAE is a multicultural society, there are all religions & cultures there & all are treated with resepct. There are even churches in the UAE. I don't see why a country shold be criticized for trying to impliment moral behaviour. Surely its possible to control yourself to kissing in your own home?
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I worked in Domestic Violence for 16 years.  I retired in 1996.  Some things may have changed but I'm sure we still have a lot of the same problems.  Law enforcement was a problem.  If a woman had a protective order it was up to her to report each time it was broken, meaning when the perpetrator tried to make contact with the victim.  She, most women, aren't consistent and allow the contact and then the next time they want it enforced.  Rightly so the law doesn't take the woman seriously because in most cases the woman returns several times before she decides she has had enough.  Domestic violence is complicated.  There isn't enough space to write down.  Let me refer you to the women's shelter in your area.  I know they will be glad to help you.  They also have brochures with info on the cycle of violence and many more with information.  We have the laws but since the laws are not enforced we have to re-write laws.  It was a never ending battle.  You could also find out from the court system when the protective orders go before the judge.  You can visit the court room to see how it works.I was the director of the Domestic Violence Program in our town.  There is so much to it that it took about a year of on the job training to be qualified.\n\nLook under Community Resources in your phone book for their Domestic Violence Hot Line phone number.  Contact them.  Most shelters need volunteer's.\n\nAlso need to add that when the protective order is served on the perpitrator that is when it is dangerous.  That is when most homicide occur.  Hope this is helpful.  Way more for you to research for a great paper.
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After a bit of snooping I was unable to find any news regarding increased violence or other discriminatory actions vs. women's groups in the United States. \n\nAccording to Amnesty International, discrimination against women still exists in 36 countries.  I'll include in my sources a link to a recent example of this in Iran.\n\nHope that helps,\nArmus
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contact immigration asp, are you an abused spouse??/ divorced?? under 2 yrs in country< can you upgrade your question with more details
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No. Why?\n\nI was in the military, and let me tell you, it is extremely easy to deal with an abusive military spouse. First you simply tell his CO about it and that should fix the problem most of the time. However, if you need to take it further, you can have him thrown out of base housing and they will garnish his wages while he has to find a place to stay. I really don't understand this question. Spouses of military people alway have a HUGE upper hand in the matter.