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.
Nepal: The Advocates’ Sponsored Community School Hits Gender Parity
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Afghanistan: Women’s Shelters Remain Independent
Monday, October 3, 2011
New Guide Available on Using CEDAW
Monday, October 3, 2011
Saudi Arabia: Women's New Right To Vote Marred by Ban on Driving
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Myanmar: Activists Report Military Guilty of Rape
Thursday, September 29, 2011
India: Practice of Prenatal Sex Selection Increasing
Monday, September 26, 2011
Solutions Offered for Countries Facing Gender Inequality
Friday, September 23, 2011
Myanmar: National Anti-Human Trafficking Program Extended 5 Years
Friday, September 23, 2011
United States: Tahirih Releases Report on Forced Marriage in US
Friday, September 23, 2011
Kenya: Female Genital Mutilation Banned
Monday, September 19, 2011
Tunisia: Government Lifts Reservations to CEDAW
Monday, September 19, 2011
India: More Women Reporting Violent Crime
Monday, September 19, 2011
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