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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.

North Korea: Sex Trafficking of North Korean Refugees in China

Friday, September 20, 2019

Italy: Contested ‘Red Code’ DV Legislation Passes through Senate

Monday, August 26, 2019

New Convention: ILO Adopts Treaty to Protect People from Violence and Harassment at Work

Friday, August 2, 2019

ACLED Data Reports an Overall Increase in Reports of Sexual Violence in Conflict for 2019

Thursday, August 1, 2019

Russia: European Court of Human Rights Rules that Domestic Violence is Systematic and Unaddressed

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

New Report: OSCE Survey on Women in Southeastern and Eastern Europe

Friday, April 26, 2019

United Nations: CEDAW Committee Adopts Decision Regarding Domestic Violence in Chechnya

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

United Nations: UN Women Launches Initiative to Repeal Laws that Discriminate against Women

Friday, April 12, 2019

Council of Europe: Resolution on Combating Sexism

Monday, April 1, 2019

New Report: "Bride" Trafficking from Myanmar to China

Monday, March 25, 2019

International Women in Mining Announces Mining Together Campaign

Monday, March 4, 2019

New Report: The Advocates for Human Rights Publish Report on Gender Diversity and Inclusion in Extractive Industry

Monday, February 18, 2019

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