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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.

Gambia: Local Advocacy Group Leads Progress in Eliminating Female Genital Mutilation

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

United Kingdom: Government Says Prosecutions for Violence against Women at All Time High

Friday, September 2, 2016

New Resource: Organization Highlights the Most Harmful Laws in the World for Women

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

United States: Report Finds Violence Against Women Contributes to Gender Pay Gap

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Cambodia: Government Agrees to Review Domestic Violence Law

Friday, August 26, 2016

Cyprus: Organization Launches Russian Language Website to Help Women Victims of Violence

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Tunisia: Government Introduces New Bill to Tighten Sanctions For Violence Against Women

Sunday, August 21, 2016

United States: Report Finds Baltimore Police Response to Sexual Assault “Grossly Inadequate”

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Europe: New Report Highlights Best Practices to Reduce Labor Trafficking

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women Calls for Comments on Recommendation Relating to Violence against Women

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Africa: Parliamentary Leaders Sign New Action Plan to End Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage

Monday, August 8, 2016

Turkey: UN Expert Committee Releases Concluding Report on Women’s Rights

Sunday, August 7, 2016

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