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.

New Report: Women Have Little Protection against Domestic Violence in United Arab Emirates

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

South Sudan: Women at UN base Targeted for Sexual Violence

Monday, August 4, 2014

United States: Campus Sexual Assault Investigations Criticized for Failing Victims

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Europe: Convention on Violence Against Women Enters into Force

Friday, August 1, 2014

Afghanistan: Young Girl Raped by Mullah Faces Death to Preserve Family "Honor"

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Egypt: Sexual Assaults Punished with Long Prison Terms

Sunday, July 27, 2014

India: More Than 2000 Women Killed as Witches Since 2004

Saturday, July 26, 2014

New Report: Stronger Measures Needed to Combat Harmful Practices Against Girls

Friday, July 25, 2014

Iraq: Femicides Expose Extreme Violence Against Prostituted Women

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Cameroon: Refugees from Central African Republic Vulnerable to Sexual Assault

Saturday, July 19, 2014

New Report: High Rate of Sexual Violence Legacy of Liberian Civil War

Friday, July 18, 2014

Egypt: Women Jailed for Political Protests Face Physical, Sexual Violence

Friday, July 18, 2014

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