Violence Against Women News
Get the latest updates and highlights on violence against women around the world. Learn about recent laws, United Nations resolutions, and global efforts to end violence against women. Explore articles related to domestic violence, sex trafficking, sexual assault, femicide, and other topics that affect women's human rights. Find out about the most recent reports and studies on the prevalence and effects of violence against women and the status of women in various countries.
Uzbekistan: Women Sterilized Without Consent or Knowledge
Friday, April 13, 2012
Mali: Surge in Sexual Assaults Amid Renewed Fighting
Friday, April 13, 2012
Spain: Growing Number of Women Trafficked for Sex Tourism
Friday, April 13, 2012
Afghanistan: Women Sentenced for 'Moral Crimes'
Monday, April 9, 2012
Papua New Guinea: Victims of Sexual Violence Also Forced from School
Friday, April 6, 2012
Turkey: New Domestic Violence Law
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Russia: Petition for Adoption of Federal Law on Domestic Violence
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
India: Pregnancy and Malnutrition Pose Grave Health Risks for Child Brides
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Hungary: Court Rules in Significant Rape Case
Monday, April 2, 2012
Pakistan: Parliament Adopts Resolution to Strengthen Laws on Acid Crimes
Monday, April 2, 2012
Solomon Islands: Excessive Violence against Women Must End, Says UN Special Rapporteur
Friday, March 30, 2012
India: Culture of Silence Around Domestic Violence Changing Slowly
Friday, March 30, 2012
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