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.
India: Government Will Not Criminalize Marital Rape
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Sudan: Government Amends Law that Punished Rape Victims for “Immoral” Behavior
Friday, May 1, 2015
Afghanistan: Access to Justice is Limited for Women Victims of Violence
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Ukraine: Domestic Violence Escalates as Conflict Continues
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
New Report: Economic Inequality Persists for Women around the World
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Finland: Government Ratifies Istanbul Convention
Friday, April 24, 2015
Iraq: Report Finds ISIS Systematically Raped and Assaulted Yezidi Women
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
New Report: Extremist Groups Using Sexual Violence as a Weapon
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Malawi: Parliament Adopts New Law Against Child Marriage
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Pakistan: Report Finds Women's Security at Risk from Discrimination and Violence
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Afghanistan: Government Fails to Protect Women’s Advocates From Threats of Violence and Death
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Poland: President Ratifies Istanbul Convention
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
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