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: New Framework between CEDAW Committee and Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women

Monday, February 11, 2019

United Nations: February 6 is International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

UNODC: Global Report on Trafficking in Persons 2018

Friday, February 1, 2019

Council of Europe: GREVIO Publishes First Reports on Portugal and Sweden

Monday, January 28, 2019

New Report: How the Law is Failing Survivors of Sexual Violence in Eurasia

Thursday, January 24, 2019

United States: The Violence Against Women Act Expires in Government Shutdown

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

New Report: Women in the Workplace 2018

Monday, December 31, 2018

New Report: Educating Girls and Ending Child Marriage in Africa

Friday, December 28, 2018

United States: Department of Education Proposes New Sexual Misconduct Regulations

Thursday, December 20, 2018

New Report: Uneven Sex Ratios in Asian Countries and Violence Against Women

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

New Report: Home is the Deadliest Place for Women

Monday, December 10, 2018

United States: Judge Orders Charges Dropped in Female Genital Mutilation Case

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

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