Violence Against Women

Overturning Roe v. Wade is the Latest Act of Violence Towards Women and Children — Article 1 — An Introduction Violence against women and children is not a new social problem, but it is one of the most concerning. It is found at every level of society, across all socio-economic classes, races, and religions, and is estimated 1 in 4 women will experience this in their lifetime, with an estimated…

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan on Wednesday 22 June leaving more than 1000 dead, over 1500 injured, and 3000 homes destroyed. And with this being the worst earthquake in 20 years, the numbers are likely to rise. At this stage, it is estimated that $15 million is needed just…

A video went viral last week appearing to show the victim, identified as student Nayera Ashraf, being stabbed by a young man outside her university. The crime has triggered widespread anger both in Egypt and beyond, having been followed a few days later by a similar incident in which Jordanian student Iman Irshaid was shot dead on a university campus. Social media users immediately drew comparisons between the two murders, decrying cases of femicide in the Arab world.

Foreword by Vesna Jaric, Chief a.i., UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women Every year since 1996, the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) has reported on trends in challenges to achieving freedom from violence for women and girls, at the same time highlighting…