One in six women at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have experienced some form of sexual assault, but only 5 percent have reported it.
Mullah Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Rape Under Afghanistan’s EVAW Law
Judge Mohammad Suliman Rasuli sentenced Mullah Mohammad Amin – a religious leader from Afghanistan – to 20 years in prison Saturday for the rape of a 10-year-old girl in Kunduz province.
Obama Administration Issues New Rule to Strengthen Response to Campus Sexual Violence
After the Department of Education’s announcement of final rule on implementing changes last week, the Clery Act will now more effectively address and report campus violence.
From the Inside Looking Out: I Went To a Domestic Violence Course for Convicted Abusers
Would this reform him? Could it have “fixed” us?
WATCH: Anita Sarkeesian Talks #GamerGate on DemocracyNow!
Anita Sarkeesian appeared on DemocracyNow! to talk about the incredibly violent threats she’s received because she dared to deconstruct the representation of women in video games.
Prosecutors Claim South Carolina’s Stand Your Ground Law Doesn’t Apply to Domestic Violence Survivors
According to South Carolina prosecutors, the state’s Stand Your Ground law is an unfit defense for domestic violence victims who live with their attackers.
INFOGRAPHIC: The Facts on Domestic Violence
It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month. do you know the numbers behind the issue?
Staff at Immigration Center Accused of Sexually Abusing Women Detainees
Several civil rights organizations have filed a complaint against a privately run detention center in Texas, citing widespread allegations of sexual abuse and harassment.
Russell Wilson Wants Us All to #PassThePeace to Survivors of Domestic Violence
“The idea behind Pass the Peace is simple. It’s a promise. I’m sharing my love for you. I want to take care of you. I am here for you.”
White House Releases Updated Title IX Guidance on Campus Sexual Assault
As part of the “It’s On Us” campaign to end campus sexual assault by changing campus culture, the White House has released guidance to assist with enforcement of institutional Title IX policies.
UN Speaks Out Against Islamic State’s Attacks on Women
The United Nations last week condemned the brutal killings of women by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, also know as ISIS.
A Dangerous Intersection: Guns Make Domestic Violence Even Deadlier
It is not possible to discuss domestic violence and violence against women without talking about reforming our gun control laws here in the United States.
Advocates and Legislators Say NFL Corrections Go Wide, But Not Deep Enough
Women’s rights activists and anti-violence advocates are continuing to put pressure on the National Football League.
Women Firefighters Allege Sexual Harassment and Abuse From Coworkers
The complaint, filed with the Department of Agriculture on behalf of hundreds of women in the Forest Service’s Region 5 in California, claims officials did not do enough to stop harassment and abuse.
Legislation to Support Testing of Backlogged Rape Kits Goes to President’s Desk
The Senate on Thursday voted to renew the Debbie Smith Act, aimed at cutting the backlog of untested rape kits. The bill, already passed in the House, now heads to President Obama to become law.
GALLERY: Inside the White House Launch of the “It’s On Us” Campaign
Today, the White House announced the official launch of “It’s On Us,” a media initiative aimed at ending campus sexual assault. Here’s a glimpse into what happened!
New White House Campaign Seeks to Engage Men and Empower Campus Activists in Fight to End Sexual Assault
President Barack Obama today announced It’s On Us, a multi-platform media campaign and action plan targeted at ending campus sexual assault.
The NFL Missed an Opportunity for Diversity in Forming Its Violence Against Women Advisory Board
These appointments create a deep pool of expertise for the NFL to draw from as the League attempts to recover from its mishandling of the Ray Rice investigation – but included no African-American women.
If The NFL Isn’t Afraid of Losing Women, They Should Be
I’m really glad the NFL screwed this up, because the impact of this moment really could change that intangible, unwieldy beast called “culture” for the better.
Ohio State University Agrees to Strengthen Sexual Assault Policies, Ending Federal Investigation
The United States Department of Education has completed its investigation into The Ohio State University’s compliance with anti-sex discrimination law Title IX, and OSU has agreed to take steps to strengthen its policies on sexual assault and harassment.