Sexual Violence and Rape
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Middle East/North AfricaWe write in advance of the 79th pre-session of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women and its review of the Lebanese Republic’s compliance with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).
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“I Sleep in My Own Deathbed”
Violence against Women and Girls in Bangladesh: Barriers to Legal Recourse and Support
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DR Congo: Gangs Kidnap, Rape in National Park
Armed Criminals Abducted at Least 170 People, Many Women, Since 2017
News
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In a Year of Pandemic and Pain, Women Fight Back
As domestic violence rates soar in Europe under COVID-19 restrictions, women’s groups protest government inaction from Poland to Turkey.
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Lebanon: Broken Promises On Women’s Rights
UN Review Should Focus on Increased Protection Against Violence, Bias
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Death Penalty Not the Answer to Bangladesh’s Rape Problem
The Government Should Institute Real Reforms, Provide Services, Remove Barriers to Justice
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Protesting Sexual Assault in India Isn’t a ‘Conspiracy’
Authorities Blame Critics After Rape and Murder in Uttar Pradesh State
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Blaming the Victim for Sexual Violence in Pakistan
‘Motorway Incident’ Protests Show Urgent Need for Police Reform
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