WHO calls on policymakers to introduce a full range of services for women survivors of violence in their countries. The health sector in Europe does not provide adequate […]
840 million women have experienced partner violence or sexual violence
In situations of conflict and instability, women are more likely to experience violence, including sexual violence. 840 million women have experienced partner violence or sexual violence Women Almost […]
UN: 93 percent of victims of sexual violence in the context of conflict – women and girls
The UN is called upon to support the victims of sexual violence committed in the context of the conflict. UN: 93 percent of victims of sexual violence in […]
UN Independent Expert on French Rape Trial
UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls Reem Alsalem. UN Independent Expert on French Rape Trial Human Rights A trial of multiple rapes in Mazan, France, […]
Reports of conflict-related sexual violence up 50 percent
Thousands of refugees cross the border into Chad every day to escape violence in Sudan. Reports of conflict-related sexual violence up 50 percent Women More than 60 million […]
INTERVIEW | How UNFPA helps Ukrainians who have experienced sexual violence in the context of war
Olga Chueva, UNFPA Program Analyst in Ukraine INTERVIEW | How UNFPA helps Ukrainians who have survived sexual violence in the context of war Peace and Security The United […]
UNICEF: Every eighth woman in the world was subjected to sexual violence in childhood
More than 370 million girls and women alive today – one in eight – have been sexually assaulted or raped before the age of 18. UNICEF: One in […]
UN chief’s envoy condemns ‘widespread sexual violence’ against Palestinians in Israeli jails
UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict Pramila Patten. UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative condemns ‘widespread sexual violence’ against Palestinians in Israeli jails Human Rights The UN […]
A quarter of girls aged 15 to 19 experience violence from their partners
Violence against adolescent girls is most common in Oceania and Central Africa south of the Sahara. A quarter of girls aged 15 to 19 experience violence from partners […]
INTERVIEW | Sexual violence in conflict: a crisis within a crisis
Pramila Patten, UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict. INTERVIEW | Sexual violence in conflict: a crisis within a crisis Human rights Ukraine is a rare country […]