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.
Haiti: U.N. Peacekeepers Accused of Sexual Exploitation and Violence Against Women and Children
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Argentina: Teenage Femicides Linked to Domestic and Sexual Violence
Friday, January 30, 2015
New Report: Estimating the High Cost of Violence Against Women in the European Union
Friday, January 30, 2015
Egypt: First Criminal Conviction for Female Genital Mutilation
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Australia: Domestic Violence Advocate Named Australian of the Year
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Papua New Guinea: Surge in Witchcraft Allegations Leads to Femicide and Fear
Friday, January 23, 2015
England and Wales: Police Record Significant Increase in Rapes
Friday, January 23, 2015
Egypt: Violence Against Women Soars Despite New Laws
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Lebanon: New Report Finds Personal Status Laws Violate Women's Rights
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Canada: Organization of American States Criticizes Failure to Stop Violence Against Indigenous Women
Friday, January 16, 2015
Pakistan: New Study Links Child Marriage to High Risk of Domestic Violence
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
United States: Department of Justice Releases New Resource on Combating Sex Trafficking of Minors
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
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