Pakistan witnessing surge in cases related to AI use in violence against women

A new report has found a surge in technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) in Pakistan in 2023 with 2,500 cases reported in the year, media reports said.

Eliminate violence against women, most widespread, pervasive human rights violation

New York: Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is not only one of the worst forms of discrimination but also remains the most widespread and pervasive human rights violations in the world, 11 UN entities said on Friday, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Violence against indigenous women, ‘legacy of colonialism’ rooted in racism

New York: Indigenous women and girls face grave, systematic, and continuous acts of violence that permeate every aspect of their lives, a UN-appointed independent rights expert said on Wednesday in a hard hitting report to the Human Rights Council in Geneva

Violence against women must stop; five stories of strength and survival

New York: Conflicts, humanitarian crises and increasing climate-related disasters have led to higher levels of violence against women and girls (VAWG), which has only intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing into sharp focus the urgent need to stem the scourge.

Canadians to march across the country against women violence

Ottawa, Jan 19 (IBNS): Thousands of Canadians will march across the country to protest against women violence, media reports said.

‘Spotlight Initiative’ can make violence against women a thing of the past, says UN deputy chief

New York, June 6 (IBNS): The launch of a new partnership between the United Nations and European Union, is an essential tool to make violence against women and girls “a thing of the past”, said UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on Tuesday.