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.
UN Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights Issues First Report on LGBT Human Rights
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Sri Lanka: Tamali Women Continue to Face Violence and Sexual Abuse
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Pakistan: Human Rights Commission Reports Increase in "Honor" Killings
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Egypt: Biggest Women's Demonstration in Modern Egyptian History Protests Abuse by Soldiers
Monday, December 26, 2011
India: Incentive Program Results in Decrease in Child Marriage
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Cambodia: Rape, Sexual Violence Charges Excluded From Khmer Rouge Hearings
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Afghanistan: Woman Jailed for Being Raped Faces Risk of Additional Harm
Friday, December 16, 2011
New European Union Law Makes Protection Orders Effective Internationally
Friday, December 16, 2011
Stateless Women at Higher Risk for Abuse
Friday, December 16, 2011
Canada: CEDAW Committee Seeks Information on Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women
Friday, December 16, 2011
South Korea: Women Stage 1,000th Protest against Japanese Embassy
Friday, December 16, 2011
Yemen: New Report on Child Marriage
Friday, December 16, 2011
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