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.
Serbia: Human Trafficking is a Serious and Growing Problem
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Poland: Parliament Drops Consideration of Istanbul Convention
Monday, November 3, 2014
Nigeria: Kidnapped Women and Girls Suffer Physical and Sexual Violence, Abductions Continue
Friday, October 31, 2014
United States: Labor and Human Rights Groups Call for International Convention on Workplace Violence
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Northern Ireland: Assembly Approves Strong Anti-Trafficking Measures
Monday, October 27, 2014
United States: Sex Trafficking Convictions Double in Minnesota
Friday, October 24, 2014
France: Former Prostitute Calls on French Government to Tackle Demand for Commercial Sex
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Europe: Council of Europe Issues Guidance on Istanbul Convention
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Bolivia: New Measures to Protect Women from Domestic Violence
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Pakistan: Girl Shot by Taliban Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Saturday, October 18, 2014
New Resource: Providing Better Care for Women Victims of Violence in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Thursday, October 16, 2014
United States: Chronic Violence Against Women in Alaska
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
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