Friday, February 20, 2009

Turkey's shocking domestic violence statistics | GlobalPost

"Turkey's shocking domestic violence statistics
Four in 10 women are beaten by their husbands, according to a recent study. Only a handful speak out.
By Nichole Sobecki
Published: February 20, 2009 09:54 ET
Updated: February 20, 2009 11:06 ET

ISTANBUL — A woman in the studio audience stands up and, with the spotlight highlighting her covered head, announces to the crowd that her husband abuses her but that she doesn't know how to react and still be a good Muslim."

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