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The Hague Abduction Convention forces mothers to return to their abuser’s country – or to risk losing custody of their child. Find out more about our campaign to end this judicial abuse and safeguard protective mothers.
A presentation on the Hague Duluth Wheel by Ruth Dineen at Northumbria University’s Gender-based violence across borders conference.
A global panel of experts examines how the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction can endanger domestic violence survivors and their children.
A powerful documentary featuring Sammie and Lydia, co-founders of the New Zealand Hague Collective which helps other protective mothers navigate this terrifying international law.
Their experiences were traumatic; their situations desperate. And yet the Hague Convention sent them back to their abusers. Their courage in sharing their stories, and their generosity in deciding to use their experience to help others, is beyond inspirational. We are proud to know them.
https://www.haguecollective.co.nz
In this podcast episode, Anita Gera explains the work of Hague Explained, an NGO she co-founded, and also shares her personal story of the brutal consequences of the Hague Convention.
Anita Gera, co-founder of Hague Explained, explains the key principles and little known pitfalls of the Convention that have resulted in an increasing number of mothers and children being ripped apart.
A conversation with Ruth Dineen, international coordinator for FiLiA charity, Hague Mothers.
Survivor Family Network, UCL, and Brunel University London hosted a conference exploring the barriers to achieving the safety and well-being of child and adult survivors of domestic abuse involved in family court proceedings, and how these challenges could be overcome.
In this episode, WAVE is joined by Ruth Dineen and Kim Fawcett from the FiLiA Hague Mothers campaign, who provide valuable insights into the often-overlooked consequences of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.
This video considers the intersection of international law and domestic violence, highlighting necessary changes to better protect survivors.