Violence Against Women News

Algorithms powering social media feeds are accused of pushing teenage boys towards "manosphere" communities that promote misogyny and violence against women.

First Minister John Swinney has declined to commit to preventing violent offenders who attack women from receiving bail or early release from prison.

Following the brutal killing of media professional Hina Javed, there is a growing call for Pakistan to declare a femicide emergency due to a surge in violence a

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has pledged to prioritize ending violence against women and girls in his government's program, while other news includes

A top footballer has spoken out against femicides in Cameroon after at least eight women were killed in a week, sparking widespread outrage.

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has urged Ireland to enhance its efforts in combating violence against women, including domestic abuse.

Good Good and Callaway Golf have issued apologies and removed a controversial video ad that depicted violence against women, following public outcry.

Dozens of Montrealers marched to denounce violence against women after two women were killed last week in suspected intimate partner violence incidents, with th

Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson states that racism and sexism have become normalized in Britain, fueled by online interactions and political statements,

Brazil's Supreme Court unanimously expanded the scope of the country's law protecting women from violence.

Seventy years after South Africa's historic women's march against apartheid's pass laws, women in the country continue to face significant challenges including

The sister of Meredith Kercher has stated that an Amanda Knox show "trivialises violence against women." Meredith Kercher, a British foreign exchange student, w

A senior Scottish police officer stated that violence against women and girls should be treated as a public health issue, aiming to make it as socially unaccept

The AFL has removed former player Nicky Winmar from the Australian Football Hall of Fame following his conviction on three assault charges involving violence ag