Global Database on Violence against Women
| Country | Nauru |
| Year | 2008 |
| Type of Measure | Administrative data > Police, Police > Protocols and guidelines |
| Form of Violence | Domestic violence/Intimate partner violence |
Brief Description
In 2008 the Nauru Police Force (NPF) established a Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) which comprises specially trained officers including women police officers. The DVU collects and maintains statistics and case information that provides a realistic picture of violence against women in Nauru.
Source of Information
A/HRC/WG.6/10/NRU/1 para. 47
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