“This memorial is a community response to sexual violence, rape culture and injustice. It will be a place for truth-telling, a place that validates our experiences, our suffering and our courage,” survivor and activist Sarah Super said.
VAWnet News Blog
This area provides access to current and past news coverage on various issues related to gender-based violence that has national reach or impact, a full archive of NRCDV eNewsletters featuring announcements of new resources, initiatives, and events and access to our recent and archived TA questions of the month.
In the News
Thursday, August 08, 2019
TA Question of the Month
Tuesday, August 06, 2019
“I'm advocating for [my daughter] with everything I am. I hope to get to speak on her behalf and that her human rights are acknowledged and safeguarded by the court. I am hopeful.” – DV survivor
In the News
Tuesday, August 06, 2019
The law penalizes sexist or sexual words or behavior that are hostile, degrade, humiliate or intimidate.
In the News
Monday, August 05, 2019
Women need to know their rights if sexual harassment at work is to stop, actress Emma Watson said on Monday as she launched a legal advice line for victims in Britain.
In the News
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Pointing to armed conflict, displacement, climate change, natural disasters and poverty as factors that “exacerbate the vulnerabilities and desperation that enable trafficking to flourish," the UN chief emphasized that “migrants are being targeted." According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), some 72 per cent of detected victims are women and girls.
In the News
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Native girls and women are more likely than average to be the victim of a violent crime. Now, seven states are taking early steps to help better identify and locate Native crime victims.
