gender-based violence
Global Study Reveals Over 1 Billion Women Experienced Childhood Sexual Violence in 2023
Dec 10, 2025 10:29 am CST
A comprehensive study published in The Lancet journal reveals alarming global statistics on violence against women, with over 1 billion women worldwide having experienced childhood sexual violence and 608 million facing intimate partner violence in 2023. The research highlights South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa as regions with the highest prevalence, with India reporting 23% of women experiencing intimate partner violence and 30% suffering childhood sexual abuse. These forms of violence are directly linked to serious mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, self-harm, and schizophrenia.
Brother Murders Sister Over Phone Conversations With Male Friends in Uttar Pradesh
Nov 26, 2025 10:41 pm CST
A 22-year-old woman was fatally stabbed by her brother in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, after he objected to her phone conversations with male friends. The accused, Sher Singh, attacked his sister Naina Devi with a sharp weapon when she attempted to retrieve her phone, claiming he was enraged by recordings he discovered and her rejection of marriage proposals. He has been arrested and charged with murder.
Global Femicide Crisis: One Woman Killed Every 10 Minutes by Someone Close to Her in 2024, UN Report Reveals
Nov 25, 2025 01:29 pm CST
A shocking UN report reveals that in 2024, one woman was killed every 10 minutes by someone close to her, with approximately 50,000 women and girls murdered by intimate partners or family members worldwide. The study found that 60% of female homicide victims were killed by partners or relatives, compared to only 11% of male victims, with no region spared and Africa recording the highest number of cases at 22,000. The report also highlights how technology has enabled new forms of violence against women, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive legal protection.
Global Crisis Revealed: WHO Reports One-Third of Women Experience Violence Worldwide
Nov 20, 2025 12:16 am CST
A comprehensive WHO report reveals that 840 million women globally have experienced intimate partner or sexual violence in their lifetime, with progress in prevention "painfully slow" at just 0.2% reduction annually. The study, covering 168 countries, highlights disproportionate impacts in conflict zones and climate-affected regions, with Oceania showing rates three times the global average. Despite proven prevention strategies, funding for women's safety programs continues to decline.
75% of Bangladeshi Women Face Marital Violence: National Survey Reveals Crisis
Oct 13, 2025 10:22 pm CST
A national survey reveals that over 75% of married Bangladeshi women experience violence from partners, with rates exceeding 80% among younger women and those from urban slums and coastal regions. The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics study, supported by UNFPA, interviewed 27,000 women and calls for urgent policy action amid ongoing political turmoil.
21-Year-Old Pregnant Woman Murdered Over Rs 5 Lakh Dowry Demand in Uttar Pradesh
Oct 05, 2025 05:05 pm CST
A tragic case of dowry violence has emerged from Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri district, where 21-year-old pregnant Rajni Kumari was allegedly beaten to death by her husband and in-laws for failing to provide Rs 5 lakh additional dowry. The family performed hasty last rites to destroy evidence before police filed an FIR based on the victim's mother's complaint.
Sexual Exploitation in Gaza: Women Forced to Exchange Intimacy for Aid Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Sep 30, 2025 02:14 pm CST
As Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepens, vulnerable women report being sexually exploited by men promising food, medicine, and employment. Six women shared their experiences with AP, describing how local men, some affiliated with aid organizations, solicited sexual interactions in exchange for essential resources. Aid groups acknowledge the problem but face challenges documenting cases due to displacement, limited connectivity, and cultural taboos surrounding sexual misconduct.