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.
New Report by UN Secretary-General on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Mali: New Family Law Upholds Discrimination Against Women
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
New Zealand: Government Resists Call to Change Marriage Law
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
United States: Forced Marriages Prevalent, Unacknowledged
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Italy: Mission by UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Malawi: President Orders Stop to Illegal Stripping Attacks
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Egypt: Revolution Did Not Increase Safety for Women
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Canada: UN to Investigate Violence against Native Women
Friday, January 20, 2012
Haiti: Report Finds Sexual Violence Rampant in Displacement Camps
Friday, January 20, 2012
United Nations Organizations Issue Commentary on EU Directive on Human Trafficking
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Iraq: FGM Linked to Mental Disorders
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
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