Domestic Abuse Bill: New shield for victims, but the real test is enforcement
Cites her as a legal analyst on economic abuse and the gap between legislation and enforcement training.
in the media
A record of public work.
55 confirmed items: 44 press reports, seven academic and speaking engagements, two videos, one podcast and one social post, published from 2019 to 2026.
Media coverage and public work, newest first
2026
14 entries
Me Mokshda Pertaub : «La société civile doit jouer un rôle de chien de garde»
A solo interview on civil-society oversight of the Domestic Abuse Bill.
Me Mokshda Pertaub : «Le féminicide est désormais reconnu par la jurisprudence»
A named interview on femicide law, prevention and the need for deeper investigation.
Débats et consultations – Domestic Abuse Bill 2026 : quand la loi rattrape l'urgence sociétale
A multi-voice consultation in which she welcomes recognition of financial and economic violence.
Domestic Abuse Bill : le féminicide et le viol conjugal reconnus par la loi
One of three expert voices on recognising femicide and marital rape in law.
MPOWER organise un symposium sur la santé des femmes : « Fam, pran kont to la santé, li enn priorité »
As MPower president, she frames a symposium on endometriosis, cancers, menopause, mental health and other women’s-health concerns.
Me Mokhda Pertaub : « Féminicide : la responsabilité de l'État peut être engagée »
A named interview on state liability in femicide cases.
Journée de la femme 2026 – Mokshda Pertaub, Avocate : « Le véritable changement doit aller plus loin »
An International Women’s Day interview, with Mokshda Pertaub named in the headline as avocate.
Mokshda Pertaub, avocate, fondatrice de l'ONG Mpower : «Je me vois comme une série en plusieurs saisons»
A long-form profile on 28 years of practice, ageing and freedom.
Féminicide à Mahébourg : Andriana avait choisi de partir, Mike Lapuante ne l'a pas accepté
Her definition of femicide is used as the article’s legal explainer.
Féminicide : combien de femmes faudra-t-il encore enterrer avant d'agir ?
The principal legal voice on two killings in 72 hours and the gap between official rhetoric and outcomes.
Féminicides : Sheena, Marie Anna, Sivanee : Quand la loi échoue à protéger les femmes
An investigative feature in which she addresses a December 2025 femicide ruling.
Deux femmes tuées depuis le début d'année - Me Mokshda Pertaub : «Sans protection réelle, les féminicides continueront»
A named Q&A on femicide, state protection and the duty of care.
Experts Demand Urgent Reform as 2026 Begins with 2 Tragic Domestic Killings
Leads calls to codify femicide after two domestic killings at the start of 2026.
2025
7 entries
Démystifier le féminicide et son impact
Coverage of the MPower workshop she convened, presenting domestic violence as a spectrum beginning with coercive control.
Démystifier le féminicide et son impact sur la famille — workshop
The MPower workshop she convened during the 16 Days of Activism, where she presented prevalence data.
MPower on Instagram
Me Mokshda Pertaub represents MPower at the GREEN FLAG project podcast launch
Represents MPower at the GREEN FLAG podcast launch and calls for men and boys to become allies against GBV.
Me Mokshda Pertaub, experte en genre : « Nous ne pouvons pas permettre que le féminicide devienne normalisé »
A standalone interview calling for urgent national reform after two femicides in 15 days.
Silence on frappe… on tue ! : Deux mères, deux féminicides en 14 jours
Argues in a named section that femicide should enter the Penal Code.
Me Mokshda Pertaub (présidente de l'Ong MPower) : « Il faut inclure une loi contre le féminicide »
A named interview calling for legislation against femicide.
Mariage en baisse : moins de Mauriciens se disent «oui»
A family-law perspective on falling marriage rates, divorce and couples entering marriage unprepared.
2024
1 entry
Hommage à la magistrate Varsha Devi Biefun-Doorga : le judiciaire pleure une de ses étoiles étincelantes
A personal tribute to the late magistrate Varsha Devi Biefun-Doorga.
2023
13 entries
L'Ong MPower! appelle à une action collective contre le féminicide
Leads an MPower and anAngel event on the Maputo Protocol and femicide.
Baie-Du-Tombeau : L'Université du 3e âge fête son premier anniversaire
Named as the speaker who delivered domestic-violence talks to members of the University of the Third Age.
Des personnes âgées sensibilisées à la protection de leurs droits (St-Hilaire)
Speaks on the legal rights of older people at a community awareness event.
Prévalence alarmante de la maltraitance envers les personnes âgées
The lead legal voice on elder abuse and the protection of older people.
Phénomène du vieillissement : MPower et anAngel sensibilisent les aînés à leurs droits
Reports an MPower and anAngel seminar on the legal rights of older people.
MPower / anAngel
Seminar on the legal rights of older people
A co-organised seminar explaining older people’s legal rights.
mru2025 on YouTube
Environmental Stewardship – Episode 4 – Environmental and Land Use Appeal Tribunal – Mauritius
Featured as the legal expert on the Environmental and Land Use Appeal Tribunal and locus standi.
Personnes en situation de handicap – Favoriser l'inclusion et présenter de nouvelles perspectives
Calls for a Disability Bill and training for the judiciary, police and NGOs.
Me Mokshda Pertaub : «Il faut une sérieuse réflexion autour du féminicide»
A full profile interview covering her SOAWR role, free legal clinic and campaigning since 1996.
Thinking Through with LJ
Women and Laws in Mauritius, A Sophisticated Complex! with Mokshda Pertaub
A full guest episode on women and the law in Mauritius.
Mères adolescentes : le milieu scolaire mis à l'épreuve
As MPower founder and president, argues that sex education in schools is imperative.
2022/2023 Africa Gender Equality Moot Court Competition
Serves as a judge in the final rounds of the Africa Gender Equality Moot Court Competition.
Hommes victimes de violence domestique : sois fort et tais-toi !
Explains that domestic-violence laws are not discriminatory against men and highlights low awareness of the PDVA.
2022
6 entries
MM Shankarrao Chavan Law College
International Conference on "Rights of Child Vis-à-vis Law, Policy and Access to Justice" — conference brochure
Lists her as joint Patron-in-Chief of a child-rights conference organised with Lex Aquila Training and Consulting Services.
Violence domestique : coups et coût
A panellist at the EU Delegation round table on domestic violence and its costs.
National Adoption Bill : les réactions et les attentes des ONG
Sets out the case for humane support of adoptive parents in a named section.
La Children's Act comporte encore des lacunes selon Me Mokshda Pertaub
A named press statement on gaps in the Children’s Act at a Pédostop legal workshop.
Violence conjugale : S'informer pour mieux se protéger - Zoom sur les outils d'alerte et de prévention
Named as the UN Gender Specialist leading women’s-rights training with the Gender Equality ministry and NGOs.
Perspective 2022 : Action sociale : les attentes des ONG
Calls for the Children’s Act, Children’s Court Act and Child Sex Offender Register Act to be proclaimed.
2021
7 entries
Children's Court : Les avocates de Pedostop expriment leurs inquiétudes
Raises concerns about specialist training for Children’s Court magistrates and unheard abuse cases.
Mokshda Pertaub (directrice de Pedostop) : « La pédophilie est dans toutes les communautés »
A named interview on child sexual abuse in Mauritius.
Samantha Seewoosurrun : «Objectif 10 000 femmes africaines chefs d'entreprise d'ici 2030»
Named among 15 Mauritian finalists in the Women in Africa 54 programme.
15 women entrepreneurs from Mauritius are finalists in WIA 54 programme
Named among 15 Mauritian finalists in the Women in Africa 54 programme.
Women in Africa 54 : 15 femmes entrepreneurs mauriciennes annoncées comme finalistes
Named among 15 Mauritian finalists in the Women in Africa 54 programme.
Pédostop : le combat continue
An interview on Pédostop’s work against child sexual abuse.
Macoss Mauritius on Facebook
Ms Mokshda Pertaub, Director of PedoStop sharing her views on the FEMNET Project Writing Workshop
On-camera remarks on the FEMNET project-writing workshop, as Director of Pédostop.
2020
3 entries
IGF-WIMOWA Workshop — Gender and Mining Governance: Enhancing Women's Voices and Participation in West Africa
The main facilitator of an official workshop on gender and mining governance in West Africa.
Protection et assistance aux enfants : Le Children's Bill pour remédier aux lacunes patentes du cadre légal existant
Quoted on faster legal procedures in the public standfirst to a subscriber-only report.
Violence Conjugale – Me Mokshda Pertaub : « Un Protection Order n'offre aucune garantie »
A named interview on why Protection Orders do not guarantee safety.
2019
4 entries
Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies
Increasing Public Trust and Confidence in Environmental Law … Environment & Land Use Appeal Tribunal (ELUAT)
Her authored paper on public trust, environmental-law training and the ELUAT framework.
La juge Renuka Dabee : « Tout officier de justice doit préserver son impartialité »
Co-facilitates a judicial-ethics workshop for 39 magistrates.
Présentation d'un procès : les Police Prosecutors peaufinent leur approche
Co-trains 28 Police Prosecutors on evidence and advocacy.
Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies
IJLS Annual Report 2018–2019
The official annual report documenting her appointment as full-time IJLS director from January 2017.
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