Protests spread over Indian doctor's rape and murder
Campaigners say little has changed and not enough has been done to deter violence against women.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Decades of activism have failed to stem gender violence
Decades since Global 16 Days Campaign began, violence against women remains rife - a significant barrier to achieving true gender equality.
Sat Dec 02 2023
Italy's parties unanimously back clampdown on violence against women
The new law expands protections for women at risk to prevent more serious violence and stem a wave of femicides.
Thu Nov 23 2023
Angelina Jolie advocates for US domestic violence law
The reason many people struggle to leave abusive situations is that they have been made to feel worthless, Jolie said.
Thu Feb 10 2022
Violence against women is a health issue - Khairy
Abused women were more likely than non-abused women to engage in high-risk behaviour, such as smoking and substance use disorders.
Fri Dec 17 2021
#WhereisPengShuai: Totalitarianism, violence against women and an overdue Olympic boycott?
The IOC is now "actively playing a role in the Chinese government's enforced disappearance, coercion and propaganda machinery".
Sun Nov 28 2021
Turkish police break up 'violence against women' protest
The protest violence against women, some chanting "government resign", nearly five months after Turkey withdrew from a treaty on the issue.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Budget allocation for women shows gov't efforts to address inequalities
Sumitra said the budget also touched on gender-related issues including violence against women, employment, health, and social protection.
Sat Oct 30 2021
Turkey's Erdogan quits European treaty on violence against women
Turkey, which signed the accord in 2011, saw a rise in femicides last year.
Sat Mar 20 2021
COVID worsening already alarming rate of violence against women: WHO
Garcia-Moreno said while levels of violence against women are "unacceptably high everywhere," there are clear regional difference.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Pandemic taking a toll on relationships?
Parts of the world have reported spikes in break-ups and divorces due to the pandemic.
Fri Jan 08 2021
'16 Days 16 Films": An international film competition to raise awareness of violence against women
The "16 DAYS 16 Films" initiative is organizing a competition for short films by women directors on the theme of violence against women.
Sun Oct 04 2020
57,519 cases of violence against women reported since 2010
The number comprised domestic violence cases and criminal cases under the Penal Code involving women as victims such as cases of molestation, incest, rape and unnatural offences.
Wed Apr 26 2017
Amitabh Bachchan still the big boss of Bollywood at 74
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan turns 74 next month but he says he's still hungry for new challenges after his latest movie about sexual violence against women left him deeply moved.
Mon Sep 12 2016
'No means no': Norway sends migrants on anti-rape courses
In Norway, migrants are being given courses to prevent violence against women, especially rape, and to teach them how to interpret customs in a country that may seem surprisingly liberal to them.
Wed Jan 20 2016
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024