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 Zealand: Laws Against Human Trafficking Fail to Protect Victims or Punish Offenders
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Mexico: Efforts to Reduce Violence against Women in Chiapas
Sunday, August 31, 2014
United States: High Rate of Lethal Domestic Violence in South Carolina
Friday, August 22, 2014
Nepal: Proposed Legislation Would Prohibit Dowry-Related Violence
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Bangladesh: Sexual Violence against Indigenous Women on the Rise
Sunday, August 17, 2014
New Report: Integrated Counseling Programs Reduce Violence Against Women and HIV/AIDS Infections
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Iraq: Militants Kidnap, Rape or Kill Hundreds of Women from Minority Groups
Thursday, August 14, 2014
United States: Under Pressure, Cities Investigate Backlog of Rape Cases
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Brazil: Female Job Applicants Required to Prove Virginity or Submit to Exam
Saturday, August 9, 2014
New Report: States Must Act to End Impunity for Femicide
Saturday, August 9, 2014
India: Sharp Increase in Domestic Violence Reports
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
New Report: Women Have Little Protection against Domestic Violence in United Arab Emirates
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
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