Lagos monarchs lead walk against rape, domestic violence against women

Worried by incessant cases of sexual assault and violence against women, two traditional rulers in Lagos State on Thursday led a walk by the people against the crime on the Lekki-Epe Expressway and major streets in the area.

Hidden numbers: Accurate picture of trafficking during oil boom difficult, but agencies strive to recognize it

DICKINSON — Darianne Johnson and her staff look back at the women who have come through the Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center in Dickinson and realize some of their clients were human trafficking victims. 

Breath Of Fresh Air To Equal Rights Movement only two more states are needed to pass the Equal Rights Amendment. - United States

Film director and Los Angeles-based activist Kamala Lopez is leading a new movement to complete the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment ― within a year. If you’re thinking: What? Don’t we have an Equal Rights Amendment in our U.S. Constitution? Don’t worry: You’re not alone.

UN Women,Trinidad+Tobago Film Festival + UN Women highlight the power of women in film

The trinidad+tobago film festival is partnering with UN Women and the Institute for Gender and Development Studies (IGDS), UWI  to present The Power of Women in Film, on Friday 22 September, from 9am, at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad.

India to host world largest march against child trafficking

New Delhi. India will host the world's largest march against the human trafficking and sexual abuse of children, Nobel Laureate and child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi said on Tuesday (22/08), adding it was time to break the silence surrounding these crimes.