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.
Pakistan: Harmful Practice "Vani" Continues in Rural Pakistan
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Sierra Leone: New Attention Given to Violence Against Women
Friday, November 8, 2013
United Nations Report: 7 Million Girls Give Birth Every Year
Friday, November 8, 2013
Pakistan: Improvements in Response to Acid Attacks
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Yemen: Activists Urge Ban on Child Marriage
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Sri Lanka: Continued Rape and Sexual Harassment in Former Conflict Zone
Monday, October 28, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
New Report: Disasters More Adversely Affect Girls
Friday, October 25, 2013
United States: New Study Links Childhood Trauma and Chronic Illness in Adulthood
Friday, October 18, 2013
New Report: Sex Trafficking and Exploitation of Minors in the United States
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Nicaragua: Harmful Reforms to Law that Criminalizes Violence against Women
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Yemen: A Battle To Outlaw Child Marriage Continues
Monday, September 30, 2013
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