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.
Red Cross Issues Report on Consequences of Sexual Violence for Women in Armed Conflicts
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Democratic Republic of Congo: More Rape Victims Identified
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
World Health Organization Releases Report on Joint Prevention of Violence Against Women and HIV/AIDS
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
UK: Increase in Cases of Female Genital Mutilation in London
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Latin America and the Caribbean: Sexual Violence Report
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Montenegro: New Law on Domestic Violence Adopted
Friday, September 3, 2010
Uganda: Report Finds Women With Disabilities Face Discrimination and Violence
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Southern Africa: More Women Forcibly Sterilized After Testing Positive for HIV
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Jordan: Assessment on Violence Against Women Reveals Achievements and Gaps
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Democratic Republic of Congo: At Least 179 Women Gang-Raped in Raid
Monday, August 23, 2010
Australia: New Government to Implement National Plan to Reduce Domestic Violence
Friday, August 20, 2010
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