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.
India: Village Council Orders Rape of Young Girl
Sunday, July 13, 2014
New Report: UN Expert Calls on Honduras to End Impunity for Violence Against Women
Friday, July 11, 2014
United Kingdom: Government Fails to Protect Girls from Female Genital Mutilation
Friday, July 11, 2014
New Report: Fatal Violence Against Women in Bangladesh
Monday, July 7, 2014
Turkey: More than 600 Women Killed by Domestic Violence Since 2011
Sunday, July 6, 2014
United States: Senators Urge Congress to Combat Violence Against Women Worldwide
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
India: Highlighting Abuse and Discrimination on International Widows’ Day
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
New Report: U.S. Releases 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Iraq: Women Suffer New Violence As Conflict Escalates
Thursday, June 26, 2014
United States: New Laws Provide Limited Solutions to Violence Against Women on Tribal Lands
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Tunisia: Father Burns Daughter to Death in "Honor" Crime
Saturday, June 21, 2014
England and Wales: New Legislation Outlaws Forced Marriage
Saturday, June 21, 2014
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