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.
Melanesia and East Timor: Regional Report on Violence Against Women Released
Friday, January 15, 2010
Philippines: Toolkit Released to Assess Services Addressing Violence Against Women
Friday, January 15, 2010
Spain Records Lowest Number of Domestic Violence Victims Since 2002: New Law Cited
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
European Court of Human Rights Holds Cyprus Responsible in Human Trafficking Case
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Uganda: Law Proposed to Modernize Marriage and Divorce
Monday, January 4, 2010
India: Authorities Struggle to Enforce Sex Selection Ban
Monday, January 4, 2010
Evaluating India's Domestic Violence Law
Monday, January 4, 2010
DR Congo: HRW Report Calls for UN Action to End Violence Against Civilians
Monday, December 21, 2009
Zimbabwe: New Report Documents Widespread Rape Related to 2008 Elections
Friday, December 18, 2009
New Report on Sex Trafficking in Palestinian Territories
Monday, December 14, 2009
Uganda: New Law Bans Female Genital Mutilation
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Inter-American Court of Justice Rebukes Government of Mexico for Inaction in Femicide Cases
Friday, December 11, 2009
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