Violence Against Women

Women and young girls face harassment while using public transportation in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is common and tolerated, and there is no law to punish the culprits.

Violence against women occurs both at home (within the family) and in the public sphere (rape, robbery, etc.). To best help women, we need to stop treating public and private violence as separate issues.

Though many believe violence against women to primarily be a problem in other parts of the world, the situation for many women in the U.S. is still problematic.

Indonesia has made great strides against gender based violence, both through setting up crisis centers for women, as well as through trying to work with men and boys.

Violence against women was discussed at a conference held in Rome in November, where many talked about the importance of raising awareness of the issue through the media.

Evidence of egregious police violence against a migrant woman in Greece has influenced a politician to punish the guilty officers.

A report on Gender Violence in India breaks down the prevalence of violence and the types of violence that women are being subjected to.

Across Central America, online campaigns and activities to raise awareness about the issue of Violence Against Women are taking place across the region.

Although violence against women is a serious problem in Puerto Rico, feminist bloggers have been speaking out against this issue that affects women everywhere.

Most conversation starters this week agreed that it is culture that keeps female genital mutilation a part of tradition. There are various ideas on how the international community can eradicate FGM/C.

Despite the alarming frequency of domestic violence in Hungary, existing laws don’t do enough to protect women.

Due to thousands of rapes within the Democratic Republic of Congo women suffering from the health complications are now left hoping to be treated for traumatic fistula, an injury women experience as a result of rape or force of objects to the genitalia.

The Democratic Republic of Congo still tolerates violent sexual assualt. Despite recent free and fair elections, the war continues to use rape as a weapon of war.

In eight states, it is still legal for insurance companies to deny coverage to women who have been abused, as these women are considered a financial liability.

Violence against women in India isn’t just a current issue, but rather has deep seated traditional roots in the culture. In order to combat the problem, we must understand its causes.

Violence against women usually occurs when it is considered socially acceptable. People are attempting to use the radio soap operas in developing nations to model positive social change.

Many international non-governmental organizations focus on the empowerment and progress of women. Here are some of the most relevant ones.

Many minority women in Canada who face the issue of abuse have to deal not only with the violence itself but with barriers involving race and gender that prevent them from seeking help.

Does marriage mean giving up some rights? Modernization brings new philosophy, ideologies, technology progress and various perceptions.

I would like to talk about religion, globalization and violence against women. Insights from my initial research for a doctoral degree in theology reveal a great deal of information on how women are treated.

According to womenshealth.gov two million girls and women are victims of FGM/C every year. Today a total of 130 million have undergone such a procedure. How is culture related to the prevalence of female genital mutilation, cutting and fistula?

The Human Trafficking blog by Amanda Kloer at Change.org in the United States has declared victory in their campaign to get a credit card company to stop doing business with a company in Singapore that sells Vietnamese mail order brides.

Violence along the United States – Mexico border has reached staggering levels. It is not only those involved in the drug trade that fall victims to the kidnappings and murders, young women have become unfortunate casualties in this crisis.

Although cases of sexual harassment in Egypt have received global media attention of late, bloggers in Morocco have been assessing the situation closer to home. The bloggers, both male and female, foreign and Moroccan, offer a variety of perspectives on the issue.

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Brazilian bloggers reignite the debate and campaign to end violence.

Violence against women, as with everything else, begins with how we communicate. Through our language, we have created a culture in which women are seen as weaker, quieter, more submissive, and the lesser of the two sexes.

Sexual violence in armed conflict is increasingly reported with state and non-state individuals. What strategies can help prevent such an affliction?

‘Conversation starters’ answered the questions: “What are some of the best practices in preventing trafficking?” and “How do we protect victims from further abuse and violence?” Below is a brief summary of the thoughts shared at Conversations for a Better World.

Economic and political policies made at international, regional and national levels strongly affect the fight against trafficking. The approach to build a strategy must be holistic.

November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and through videos, many people and organizations around the world are expressing their need to end the violence as well as the efforts they are undertaking to ensure that women have a safer world to live in.

‘Conversation starters’ answered the question: “Can you share any stories of men and boys mobilizing to stop domestic violence?” Below is a brief summary of the thoughts shared at Conversations for a Better World.

It’s shocking: Between 500,000 to 2 million people, mostly women and children, are trafficked every year according to a UN study on violence against women. What are some of the best practices in preventing trafficking? How do we protect victims from further abuse and violence?

I have dealt with domestic violence and other female issues in my country, Pakistan. There are various trends that perpetuate domestic violence. I have listed some of my conclusions.

Violence against women, above all domestic violence, should be addressed from different perspectives.

Men must be protected from being pressured by traditions and macho culture into committing violence again women or other men.

Here are links to several documents that offer a snapshot of violence against women from a global perspective as well as prevention guidelines.

Society must change its way of thinking in order to eliminate domestic violence. My experience is that Pakistan has a long way to go in order to fix this problem.

We want to hear from you. The international community has just finished Violence Against Women Awareness month. It is crucial that the topic stays on the international agenda. This is why we are hosting a dialogue for those affected, interested or working on violence against women issues.