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 States: House Passes Restrictive Version of Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Bill
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Tanzania: Serengeti Sees Launch of HIV/AIDS, Gender-Based Violence Campaign
Thursday, May 17, 2012
United States: Female Immigrant Farmworkers Vulnerable to Sexual Abuse
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Papua New Guinea: New Community Justice System Seeks Empowerment of Women and Children
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
India: New Efforts to Celebrate Girl Children Hope to Challenge Declining Sex Ratio
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
United States: Jury Returns Split Verdict in Sex Trafficking Case
Friday, May 11, 2012
Tajikistan: Parents Forcing Child Marriage Face Trial
Thursday, May 3, 2012
United States: Sexual Harassment Class-Action Suit Dismissed
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Pakistan: Acid Attacks Common Even After New Law
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Papua New Guinea: High Maternal Mortality Rates
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Turkey: Women Unite for Rights at AWID Forum
Friday, April 27, 2012
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