Blog: November 2012

Posted by Jennifer McCleary-Sills on Wednesday, November 21, 2012

The War at Home: Uncharted Territory

Tanzanian women face a labyrinth of barriers when seeking help after experiencing violence

Jua* is a 25-year-old Tanzanian woman with a violent husband. He beats her when he’s angry. He blames her for making him angry and “forcing” him to beat her. Tragically, Jua’s situation is not uncommon.