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.
Colombia: More Young Girls Exploited for Sex in Tourism Industry
Friday, January 9, 2015
New Report: World Health Organization Calls for End to Virginity Tests
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Iraq: Study Links War to Sharp Increase in Early Pregnancy and Child Marriage
Monday, January 5, 2015
Greece: Government to End Support Services for Women Victims of Violence
Friday, January 2, 2015
New Report: UN Women Highlights Gains for Women in 2014
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
New Report: Addressing Forced Marriage in the European Union
Monday, December 29, 2014
New Resource: Guidebook Educates Health Care Providers about Human Trafficking
Friday, December 26, 2014
Mali: More Girls Subjected to Female Genital Mutilation
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
United States: Website Operator Convicted of Facilitating Prostitution
Monday, December 22, 2014
Belarus: National Assembly Amends Human Trafficking Law
Monday, December 22, 2014
United Nations: General Assembly Calls on Governments to End Child, Early and Forced Marriage
Friday, December 19, 2014
New Report: Governments Must Act to Protect Women from Online Violence
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
In This Section