How to report domestic abuse - law and process

trapped woman
By trapped woman

I am a working woman, have wonderful kids, but married to an oppressor. He is abusive verbally, emotionally and physically. I feel like I am trapped, I don't know how to approach the situation, because I am not aware of the laws regarding this here in Qatar. I am bullied and sworn every day and would like to get out of this. Anybody with advise and guidelines? Even if someone could suggest a place of help for him.

By Nikhath sultana• 10 Jan 2022 09:29
Nikhath sultana

Hi I am in Qatar living with family and my husband is abused me to get anything from him, asking me to claim it. Please help I am having two kids girl babies and not working. How to get ride on situation and gets my rights.

Please email [email protected]

By anonymous• 2 Dec 2009 20:29
anonymous

Firstly well done for trying to do something about it!!! Usually cases like this gets worse over time... make sure you make provisions for yourself incase you need to leave quickly... start saving money, pack an emergency bag (hide it obviously) and lastly keep hold of your passport and the kids passports!!! And do what everyone else has advised you.

By anonymous• 2 Dec 2009 08:58
anonymous

Dear,

no need to call a police,embassy or any other person, just go to family counseling center located in bin omran..call Dr.Hadia (5850449), she will help you in legal way and in social way...

By Mohd Fayz• 2 Dec 2009 08:53
Mohd Fayz

Please contact

Family Consulting Centre - 4892888

(Near Spotrs Roundabout)

By anonymous• 2 Dec 2009 08:07
anonymous

Hi trapped woman

I would like to add to the other posts the following:

* if you have visible marks of physical abuse go to hamad hospital for treatment and a Medical report.

* in Hamad hospital itself, you tell them how did u get these marks and they will call the police and it will come to you in the hospital.. report him to the police with the Medical report

As for the emotional and verbal abuse, I don't know much how to protect yourself against him .. BUT i would suggest to go to your embassy and see how they will guide you ..

Here in Qatar the law is always in the women side ..

Try to go to the nearest police station and report him for any kind of abuse ..

one more last advice, if you don't speak arabic better get an arabic friend with you when you go to the police station to make sure that they understand all the details ..

I found out that they might not take it seriously just bcuz they didn't get what you complain about ..

Last of all, know that there is always a way out.

Stop trying to get out of it and get out of it.

Know in yourself that you can do it ..

I wish you all the best and hold your strength ..

By qaisarQatar• 2 Dec 2009 08:06
qaisarQatar

You could also try your embassy, they might give you some advise. They should also be able to help you understand the law of this land and where to contact in case you need help.

By anonymous• 2 Dec 2009 08:02
anonymous

If you are expat, than approach your embassy and file a divoice. Move back to your country and live with your parents or on your own.

By ummjake• 2 Dec 2009 07:54
ummjake

Wow...first off, good for you to realize the gravity of the situation that you're in. That in and of itself is a HUGE thing for most women.

To the best of my knowledge, Qatar doesn't acknowledge (read: they won't do anything about) emotional and verbal abuse. They tend to take the approach that it's a personal, family matter and the authorities don't get involved very easily...until something more serious has happened (physical injury or worse).

For complaints of physical abuse, you can call the police and press charges against your husband. Not sure exactly how they will handle it, but it is taken more seriously.

There are several counselors around town for you to avail yourself of. Make an appointment with one of them (PM me for details if you don't know of any) so that you've got additional support as you're going through this process and making important decisions. They might recommend someone he could work with as well (assuming he is willing to get some help).

On a personal note, I would also advise you to ensure you've got all your ducks in a row re: your kids (so that he can't take them from you). I hope he's not abusing them as well, though their being aware of his abuse of you is certainly abuse enough.

Best of luck! Stay strong!

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