Snapshot of VSO-Oxfam survey on violence against women
Violence against women is the most pressing concern
Breaking the taboo around genital cutting
One midwife's tale
Despite laws, endemic sexual abuse of Nicaraguan teens
More government support for survivors needed
A New Global Agency for Women's Equality
A report from the 55th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women on the historic launch of a new, elevated global agency for women's equality and empowerment.
Finally - Recognition for women human rights defenders
With attacks on women's human rights defenders on the rise, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders calls for gender-specific protections.
Indian cities need special courts to fight sex trafficking
Special courts needed in India to deal with growing numbers of women and girls being trafficked