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.
Burma: Women’s Rights Groups Report Use of Rape as Weapon of War
Friday, December 16, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
United States: Study Released on Prevalence of Sexual Violence and Intimate Partner Violence
Thursday, December 15, 2011
World Health Organization: Women Risk Safety to Participate in Studies on Violence against Women
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
New Report: Women’s & Girls’ Rights at “Extreme Risk” in 80 Countries
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Mexico: Sexual Violence and Impunity on the Rise
Thursday, December 8, 2011
‘Violence is not our Culture’ Global Campaign Launches New Website
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Pakistan: Bill Outlaws “Bartering” Women
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Albania: Civil Society Network Highlights Increase in Domestic Violence
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Afghanistan: Few Prosecutions Using Violence against Women Law
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
United States: VAWA Amendment Prohibiting Eviction Proposed
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
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