Australia; New Zealand; VIC; TAS
The first study to look at the experiences of reproductive coercion, including forced pregnancy and forced abortion, among immigrant and refugee women in Australia has found examples of violence against women during pregnancy with the intent of causing miscarriage, forced abortion, contraception sabotage, and forced pregnancy. The study which looked at 13 cases of reproductive coercion also found that while most women said that their husband/male partner was the main perpetrator of violence against them, in some cases other males and/or members of the extended family were involved in multi-perpetrator violence. The authors say further research is necessary to understand and address reproductive coercion in this population.
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