This book presents new research on gender-based violence in
Southeast Asia, bringing together varied scholarly work in law,
policy, and practice. It enables a greater understanding of
violence against women as an international concern, highlighting
particular issues that arise in the region. Against a background of
international obligations to ensure women's rights through laws and
policies that are geared at ending violence against women and
girls, this research documents the state failures, individual shame
and fear, and societal culture that collectively affects the
reporting, investigation, prosecution of perpetrators, and
protection of victims. The research explores differing legal
mechanisms both internationally, and within nation states, relating
to cases of physical and sexual violence. It recognizes the need
for functioning mechanisms to ensure women can report their cases
safely and be provided with protective and therapeutic services in
a way that is systematic, effective, and measurable. Laws and court
decisions are analyzed, crisis and safety centers are examined, and
in-depth interviews are conducted with actors and NGOs with
relevant roles and functions in the mechanism of cases of violence
against women. The result is a comprehensive assessment of the
incalculable harm it does within Southeast Asian society, and the
obstacles it presents for law enforcement. The chapters uncover
mechanisms with unique characteristics across Southeast Asia,
providing a nuanced understanding of the cultural and social
backgrounds, as well as the religious structures, that can both
help and hinder suitable frameworks. It is relevant to scholars,
policymakers, and practitioners in law, criminology, and gender
sociology. "This is a valuable contribution towards empowering the
women of South East Asia out of victimhood to valued equality,
involvement in governance and leadership through the elimination of
violence and discrimination and an excellent resource not just for
those working in this field but for those involved in law making,
the media and the people of South East Asia." - Professor Felicity
Gerry QC, Barrister at Crockett Chambers Melbourne and Libertas
Chambers, London, and Professor of Legal Practice at Deakin
University and Honorary Professor at Salford University.
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