Stop Violence Against Women

Refugee women in Chad face high levels of rape despite UN presence - 30 September 2009

A new Amnesty International report documents rape and other violence against Darfuri women and girls, carried out both inside and outside of refugee camps.

Chad: Refugee women face high levels of rape inside and outside camps despite UN presence - 30 September 2009

Darfuri refugee women and girls face high levels of rape and other violence on a daily basis both inside and outside refugee camps in eastern Chad, despite the presence of UN security forces, a new Amnesty International report reveals.

Dominican Republic: Changes to constitution will put women’s lives in danger - 14 September 2009

Amnesty International today warned that proposed changes to the Constitution of the Dominican Republic will put women and girls at risk and potentially increase maternal deaths in the country. The country’s Parliament is scheduled to vote on a constitutional reform package on Thursday.

Pressure mounts as time is running out for justice for 'Comfort Women' - 14 August 2009

Women who faced abuse and sexual slavery at the hand of the Japanese Imperial army during the Second World War, have now been waiting 64 years for an official apology and adequate reparations.

Trapped by Violence – Women in Iraq - 20 April 2009

Women and girls in Iraq are suffering from systematic violence and a sustained assault on their human rights.

Nepal's government fails to protect women human rights activists - 10 April 2009

A year into its rule, the Maoist government has failed to live up to its commitments to improving women's human rights, including protecting women human rights defende

Video: The women of Kibera in Kenya - 4 March 2009

For women living in one of the largest slums in the world, life can be devastating.

Greece: Investigate the attack of trade union leader - 7 March 2009

Sign the petition to call for a proper investigation into the attack of trade union leader Konstantina Kuneva.

Kurdish women's rights activist released in Iran - 27 February 2009

Kurdish student Hana Abdi was released from prison on Thursday after spending nearly 16 months in detention.

Women make history - 6 March 2009

International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate the historic struggles of women through the centuries to achieve equality and justice.