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.
United Nations Creates New Structure for Empowerment of Women
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
USA: Texas Detention Center Guard Accused of Sexual Abuse
Friday, July 2, 2010
USA: Texas Supreme Court Declares Child "Prostitutes" Victims, Not Criminals
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Haiti: Female Survivors of Earthquake Increasingly at Risk of Rape
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Afghanistan: Officials Observe Increase in Female Suicide in Herat Province
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
U.A.E.: Rape Victim Convicted of Consensual Sex and Jailed
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Kenya Urged to Combat Police Abuse of Somali Refugees
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Tajikistan: First Officer Training for New Domestic Violence Units
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Iraq: Report Urges Kurdistan Leaders to Ban FGM
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
WHO Releases Strategy Condemning Medicalization of FGM
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
USA: Trafficking Report Includes United States for First Time
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Pakistan: Acid Attack Survivor Pushes for Acid-Throwing Legislation
Thursday, June 10, 2010
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