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.
USA: Connecticut Police Patrols Equipped with Special Kits to Capture Evidence of Domestic Violence
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Philippines: Early and Arranged Marriages Put Muslim Women at Risk
Thursday, February 4, 2010
New Study Sheds Light on Partner Violence and Reproductive Coercion
Friday, January 29, 2010
Bangladesh: Protection Ordered for Rape Victim
Friday, January 29, 2010
United States: Asset Forfeiture Penalty Creates Harsher Consequences for Human Traffickers
Friday, January 29, 2010
West Africa: Actions Against Female Genital Mutilation
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Haiti: Women's Rights Leaders Die in Earthquake
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
United Nations Releases "Good Practices in Legislation on 'Harmful Practices' Against Women"
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
ActionAid Report Analyzes Media Coverage of Violence Against Girls in Africa
Friday, January 15, 2010
Afghanistan: Women Turning to Suicide in Greater Numbers to Escape Domestic Violence
Friday, January 15, 2010
Indonesia: Advocates Seek Justice for Women in Papua Province
Friday, January 15, 2010
Guide Released for Religious Communities on Gender-based Violence and HIV Issues
Friday, January 15, 2010
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