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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: Acid Attacks Continue Despite Tougher Penalties

Monday, June 4, 2012

New Report on Violence Against Marginalized Groups in Bangladesh, India and Nepal

Monday, June 4, 2012

New Resource: CLADEM Report Captures the Debate on the Criminalization of Femicide

Monday, June 4, 2012

United States: Lack of Justice for Native American Victims of Sexual Assault

Monday, June 4, 2012

South Africa: New Bill to Impair Rights of 12 Million Rural Women

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Mona Eltahawy’s Article Challenging Misogyny in the Middle East Sparks Backlash

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Nepal: Widows Living with HIV Face Desperate Situation

Thursday, May 24, 2012

West Africa: Call for Governments to Criminalize Domestic Violence

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Special Rapporteur Right to Health Report Highlights Special Concerns of Women

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

United States: Campus Safety Bill Fails to Compel Schools to Comply with Vice President’s Call to Address Sexual Assault

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

China: North Korean Women Refugees Forced into Sexual Exploitation

Monday, May 21, 2012

Sri Lanka: Police Branch Created to Improve Domestic Violence Response

Monday, May 21, 2012

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