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.
United Nations: Promising Data Shows Decrease in Female Genital Mutilation
Friday, March 8, 2013
United Kingdom: Strong Commitment Made to End Female Genital Mutilation
Thursday, March 7, 2013
57th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
New Resource: UNHCR Issues New Report on FGM and Asylum in the European Union
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Armenia: Government Blocks Passage of Domestic Violence Bill
Monday, March 4, 2013
Tunisia: First Shelter for Women Opened
Monday, March 4, 2013
Ireland: Dublin Joins Initiative for Safe Cities
Monday, March 4, 2013
United States: Violence Against Women Act and Trafficking Victims Protection Act Reauthorized
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
United Nations: New Global Report on Trafficking in Persons
Monday, February 25, 2013
Albania: Evidence of Illegal Sex-Selection Abortions
Monday, February 25, 2013
Cambodia: First Man Convicted Under New Law against Acid Assaults
Monday, February 25, 2013
Canada: Failure to Protect Indigenous Women and Girls from Violence
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
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