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.
United States: Department of Defense Finds More Women are Reporting Sexual Assault in the Military
Monday, December 15, 2014
Estonia: Minister of Justice Signs Istanbul Convention
Friday, December 12, 2014
New Resource: Using the Istanbul Convention to End Female Genital Mutilation
Friday, December 12, 2014
Azerbaijan: OSCE, USAID Pledge Greater Support to Combat Human Trafficking
Thursday, December 11, 2014
New Resource: Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls With International Development Aid
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Ethiopia: Death of Gang Rape Victim Brings Attention to Violence Against Women
Monday, December 8, 2014
New Report: UNODC Releases 2014 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons
Friday, December 5, 2014
Egypt: Government Fails to Enforce Criminal Laws against Female Genital Mutilation
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Macedonia: Parliament Adopts New Law to Prevent and Combat Domestic Violence
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Canada: Task Force Releases Comprehensive Report on Trafficking in Women and Girls
Monday, December 1, 2014
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Sunday, November 30, 2014
El Salvador: Street Gangs Rape and Kill Women and Girls with Impunity
Friday, November 28, 2014
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