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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.

Lebanon: Survey Finds “Alarming Rise” in Child Marriage Among Syrian Refugees

Friday, February 17, 2017

Ireland: Legislature Approves Bill to Criminalize the Buying of Sex

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Canada: Investigation Reveals Police Treat Many Sexual Assault Allegations as “Baseless”

Monday, February 13, 2017

Myanmar: Rights Organizations Report Routine Rape of Rohingya Women and Girls by Security Forces

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Russian Federation: President Signs Law that Reduces Penalties for Domestic Violence

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

United Nations: International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

Monday, February 6, 2017

Zimbabwe: New Report Finds Violations of Property and Inheritance Rights of Widows

Saturday, January 28, 2017

New Resource: Preventing Teen Dating Violence

Thursday, January 26, 2017

India: Courage Award Given To Two Indian Girls In Bust Of Human Trafficking Ring

Friday, January 20, 2017

Bangladesh: Proposed Law Would Allow Child Marriage in “Special Cases”

Thursday, January 19, 2017

UN Expert on Violence against Women Seeks Information on Shelters and Orders for Protection

Sunday, January 15, 2017

United States: Backpage Eliminates Adult Classified Section After Senate Report Finds Website Facilitated Sex Trafficking

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

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