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.
Kyrgyzstan: Woman Presses Charges for Marital Rape
Monday, July 30, 2012
Nepal: Activists Making Progress in Fight to Eradicate “Kamlari” System of Indentured Servitude
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Conference in Georgia Raises Awareness of Istanbul Convention
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
China: Woman Forced to Terminate her Pregnancy for Violating One-Child Policy
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Human Rights Council Holds 2012 Women's Rights Panels
Monday, July 16, 2012
Afghanistan: Public Execution of Woman Accused of Adultery
Monday, July 16, 2012
Tanzania: Report Analyzes Link Between Gender-Based Violence and HIV
Thursday, July 12, 2012
South Africa: Young Women Face Bride Abductions and Marital Rape
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Child Marriage Interaction Map Launched by the Ford Foundation
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Pakistan: 25-Year-Old Women’s Rights Activist Shot Dead
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Mexico: New Report on Violence Against Women Human Rights Defenders
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Niger: Hunger Crisis Encourages Child Marriages
Thursday, July 12, 2012
In This Section