Dispatches from Vietnam: Learning From “Our Bodies, Ourselves”
By Khuat Thu Hong In July 2015, the Hanoi-based Institute for Social Development Studies (ISDS) published a three-volume version of “Our Bodies, Ourselves” after … More
Blog Posts: Violence & Abuse
Yes Means Yes: California Adopts Affirmative Consent Standard
California Gov. Jerry Brown last week signed into law a bill (SB 967) making California the first state in the nation to require universities receiving … More
Real Tips About Sexual Assault Everyone Can Use
The new academic year has started, and once again students are attending seminars on staying safe on campus. These orientation workshops typically focus … More
Rally Against Sexual Violence in Nepal Draws Thousands
Last month, the National Alliance of Women Human Rights Defenders (NAWHRD) and the National Campaign Against Rape (supported by more than 30 human … More
New Study on Youth and Sexual Violence Considers Spectrum of Rape Scenarios
In a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics, nearly 1 in 10 youths in the United States reported committing an act of sexual violence. … More
WHO Releases Global Report on Health Effects of Violence Against Women
The World Health Organization has released a new report, "Global and regional estimates of violence against women: prevalence and health effects of intimate … More
CDC Releases Data on Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence by Sexual Orientation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the first-ever set of national data focused on intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and stalking victimization … More
One Billion Rising on V-Day: Are You Ready to Dance?
On Feb. 14, One Billion Rising events will take place around the globe marking V-Day's 15th anniversary and inviting "one billion women and … More
The White Ribbon Campaign: Men Working to End Violence Against Women
In light of Congress's recent failure to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, it's heartening to hear about the ongoing efforts of White … More
No Country for All Women: Holding Up Violence Against Women Act
The 112th Congress ended without reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), threatening the funding of programs and services that prevent and respond … More