Violence Against Women News
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DRC: Congolese Troops Responsible for Mass Rapes
Monday, July 25, 2011
Press Release: Burma Army Gives Rapists Free Rein in Northern Shan State Offensive
Thursday, July 21, 2011
New Resource on Guidelines for Female Contraceptive Sterilizations
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Angola: New Law Criminalizes Domestic Violence
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Nepal: Report Exposes Abuse of Tibetan Women
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
India: Sex-Selective Abortions Increasing
Thursday, July 14, 2011
UN Women Releases First Major Report
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
New Report Shows High Rates of Discrimination against Minority and Indigenous Women
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Liberia: Victim of FGM Wins Court Case
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Afghanistan: Banning Abusive Practices
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Azerbaijan: Number of Young Brides Growing
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Pakistan: Newly-Approved Bill Aims to Prevent Acid Attacks
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
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