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.
Pakistan: Bill Passed to Punish Sexual Harassment
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Trafficking Victims Speak at UN Panel Discussion
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
New Report Outlines Risks for Women Migrant Workers and Potential Solutions
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Kyrgyzstan: UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women to Visit
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Country Evaluations 15 Years after the Beijing Platform for Action
Monday, November 9, 2009
Kazakhstan: Final Opinion on Draft Domestic Violence Law Published
Friday, November 6, 2009
Europe: OSCE Convenes Meeting on Gender Equality and Combating Violence Against Women
Thursday, November 5, 2009
USA: Recession Erodes Resources for Domestic Violence Shelters as Violence Increases
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Philippines: Implementation Mechanisms Needed for Women's Rights Legislation
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Europe: New Report Describes Domestic Violence Services
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Colombia: Sexual Violence Used as a Tool of War by All Armed Parties
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Researchers Find Rape Cases Underreported in United Kingdom
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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