Posts Tagged ‘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.

Because rape has been used as a weapon of war in the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, many young women and girls are suffering from traumatic fistula, an injury women can experience as a result of rape or force of objects to the genitalia. However, these women and girls are now being treated for their injuries.

Fleeing from war-torn Sudan to Chad, many young women are susceptible to sexual abuse. One young woman speaks out about her experiences with being stigmatized by her rape.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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