Gender based violence news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on gender-based violence:

Global News

  1. UN Report: 1 in 5 Women Experience Sexual Violence: A new report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reveals that one in five women worldwide have experienced sexual violence at some point in their lives. (Source: UN News, March 2023)
  2. Global Survey: 1 in 3 Women Experience Physical or Sexual Violence: A survey of over 200,000 women in 116 countries found that one in three women have experienced physical or sexual violence, often perpetrated by an intimate partner. (Source: The Lancet, February 2023)
  3. Gender-Based Violence Costs Global Economy $1.5 Trillion: A new report estimates that gender-based violence costs the global economy $1.5 trillion annually, highlighting the need for increased investment in prevention and response efforts. (Source: The Guardian, January 2023)

Regional News

  1. India: 3,743 Cases of Rape Reported in 2022: According to the National Crime Records Bureau, India reported 3,743 cases of rape in 2022, with the majority of victims being women and girls. (Source: The Hindu, March 2023)
  2. South Africa: 2,500 Cases of Gender-Based Violence Reported Daily: The South African Police Service reports that over 2,500 cases of gender-based violence are reported daily, with many more going unreported. (Source: News24, February 2023)
  3. Mexico: 10 Women Killed Daily in 2022: According to the Mexican government, 10 women were killed daily in 2022, with many of the cases linked to gender-based violence. (Source: BBC News, January 2023)

Country-Specific News

  1. USA: 1 in 4 Women Experience Sexual Assault: A survey by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center found that one in four women in the United States have experienced sexual assault, with many cases going unreported. (Source: CNN, February 2023)
  2. Canada: 1 in 5 Women Experience Physical or Sexual Violence: A survey by the Canadian Women's Foundation found that one in five women in Canada have experienced physical or sexual violence, often perpetrated by an intimate partner. (Source: CBC News, January 2023)
  3. Australia: 1 in 5 Women Experience Sexual Harassment: A survey by the Australian Human Rights Commission found that one in five women in Australia have experienced sexual harassment, with many cases going unreported. (Source: The Guardian, March 2023)

Other News

  1. New Zealand: Government Launches $100 Million Fund to Combat Gender-Based Violence: The New Zealand government has launched a $100 million fund to combat gender-based violence, including initiatives to support survivors and prevent violence. (Source: Stuff.co.nz, February 2023)
  2. UK: New Law to Tackle Online Abuse and Harassment: The UK government has introduced a new law to tackle online abuse and harassment, including measures to hold social media companies accountable for failing to remove harmful content. (Source: The Telegraph, January 2023)
  3. International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: November 25th marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, with events and campaigns around the world highlighting the need to end gender-based violence. (Source: UN Women, November 2022)

These news articles and updates highlight the ongoing struggle to combat gender-based violence worldwide. It is essential to continue raising awareness, supporting survivors, and advocating for policy changes to prevent and respond to gender-based violence.