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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: Syrian Refugee Women Endure Daily Harassment, Violence and Exploitation

Saturday, February 6, 2016

United States: Polaris Project Releases 2015 Human Trafficking Statistics

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Canada: International Human Rights Experts Say Government Must Confront “Extreme” Violence against Indigenous Women and Girls

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

United States: Minnesota “Voices of Safe Harbor” – Testimonials from Survivors of Sexual Exploitation

Sunday, January 31, 2016

Papua New Guinea: Report Finds Country One of the Most Dangerous Places in the World for Women and Girls

Friday, January 29, 2016

Colombia: New Law Closes Loophole for Acid Attacks against Women

Thursday, January 28, 2016

New Report: UN Population Fund Says World Must Protect Women’s Health and Prevent Violence During Crises

Monday, January 25, 2016

Burundi: Government Forces Accused of Using Sexual Violence as a Weapon Against Minority Groups

Friday, January 22, 2016

United States: UN Experts Urge State and Federal Governments to Guarantee Women’s Human Rights

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

New Resource: UN Women Highlights Effective Policies to Advance Women’s Rights

Monday, January 18, 2016

New Resource: Women Against Violence Europe Publishes a New Issue of Fempower to Address Violence against Women in War

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Czech Republic: Human Rights Minister Says Government Will Sign Istanbul Convention in 2016

Thursday, January 14, 2016

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