Violence against Women
Elizabeth Warren Outlines Plans for Fighting Racism and Police Violence
"The idea that communities of color alone are responsible for fighting against racism every single day is misguided," Warren said, "and as we have seen, it can have really dangerous consequences."
Fewer Abuse Hotline Calls Stoke Fear in Europe Over Silenced Victims
Italy's Interior Minister Luciana Lamorgese announced a new app called "YouPol," which would allow victims to alert authorities without making a phone call.
There's a War Against Native American Women—and Congress Must Fight Back
No American can be comfortable with the level of violence Native American women and girls face.
Nearly 2,000 Women killed by Men in 2017, New Report Says
A new study from the Violence Policy Center revealed that nearly 2,000 women were killed by men in 2017, almost all by men they knew.
Barr Called Violence Against Women Act a 'Bad Idea'
"I think a lot of the bad ideas have come recently because of the failure of the Justice Department to take a strong stand on criminal justice policy. For example, the Violence Against Women Act," said attorney general nominee William Barr.
Christian, Muslim Leaders Fight Violence Against Women
Religious leaders not only have an obligation to prevent violence against women, they're uniquely well positioned to do it.
Teenager Was Kidnapped, Raped for 2 Months by 15 Men
The 17-year-old, identified only as Khadija, had been kidnapped at knife-point while visiting her mother.
Pregnant Singer Shot Dead While Performing
Samina Sindhu's death and the altercation that preceded it was caught on camera.
Bill Cosby Returns to Court for Sexual Assault Retrial
The June 2017 trial produced a hung jury, but the #MeToo movement may now tip the balance.
Haley Anderson's Ex-Boyfriend Arrested in Nicaragua
The arrest ends the international manhunt for 22-year-old Orlando Tercero.
New Prize for Thrillers With No Violence Against Women
The prize encourages writers "to keep us on the edge of our seats without resorting to the same old clichés."
Kim Wall Head Found, Suspect's Torture Videos Revealed
New post-mortem evidence showed Wall was stabbed multiple times immediately before or around the time of her death.
Pakistani Police Make Arrest in Teen's 'Revenge Rape'
The informal local council ordered the rape of a 16-year-old girl as revenge for her brother's alleged assault of another girl.
Mexico: Protests Over Rape and Murder of 11-Year-Old
Mexico's National Commission of Human Rights demanded an investigation into possible negligence by local authorities in handling the case.
Feminists in Argentina Stage Naked Flash Mob
The women gathered in front of a banner that read: "Femicide is Genocide."
'If I'm murdered': Mexicans Protest 'Victim-Blaming'
After a 22-year-old woman was strangled to death, Mexico City's Public Prosecution tweeted she "had problems with alcohol," and consumed drugs on the night she was killed.
Man Convicted of Murdering Miss Honduras and Sister
In Honduras, one woman is estimated to die at the hands of a man every 16 hours.
One Family's Fight for Justice in Alleged Honor Killing
The killers lure their victims abroad, knowing that they're more likely to get away with the crime.
S. African Program Breaks Link Between Violence and HIV
If she had stayed, she says, "probably by now I'd be dead and buried."
Murder of Feminist Activist Shakes Argentina
According to reports, roughly one woman was killed every 30 hours in Argentina last year.
Some Female Genital Mutilation Declines Seen
More than 200 million women and girls have undergone the practice around the world.
Trump Might Cut Violence Against Women Program: Report
National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities could be eliminated; overall, budget cuts could save $10.5 trillion over 10 years, The Hill reports.
Harry Reid Slams U.S. Government for Failure to End FGM
"Every time it's done to a girl their lives are changed forever," the Senate minority leader said.
Egypt Jails Doctor Found Guilty of FGM for First Time
Raslan Fadl turned himself in last week, more than 18 months after his conviction.
U.S. Study Suggests 'Compromise' for FGM
Around half a million women and girls in the U.S. are at risk from undergoing FGM.
Argentinians Protest Against Domestic Violence
Cases of brutal gender-based violence have spawned protests in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.
What President Ashraf Ghani Should Do to Reassure Afghan Women
The brutal killing by a Kabul mob of a young woman demands action from the new Afghan president.
Thousands Protest Over Brutal Death of Afghan Woman
Farkhunda was beaten to death in the Afghan capital city last week.
Iran Proposes Contraceptive Limits to Boost Population
Two proposed bills could put women at greater risk of violence, Amnesty International warns.
Clinton Ignores Politics to Talk Gender Parity
Despite gaps in attaining equality, likely presidential candidate Clinton said there's never been a better time to be a woman.