![Decades of activism have failed to stem gender violence Decades of activism have failed to stem gender violence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51664850251_depressionAussie.jpg)
Decades of activism have failed to stem gender violence
Decades since Global 16 Days Campaign began, violence against women remains rife - a significant barrier to achieving true gender equality.
Sat Dec 02 2023
![Italy's parties unanimously back clampdown on violence against women Italy's parties unanimously back clampdown on violence against women](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700721167_TBStudentsjpg.jpg)
Italy's parties unanimously back clampdown on violence against women
The new law expands protections for women at risk to prevent more serious violence and stem a wave of femicides.
Thu Nov 23 2023
The Future is Female: WCC Penang | Creating Change
The Women's Centre for Change (WCC) Penang has long focused the issue of sexual abuse against children and its prevention—with its roots in crisis support, now branching into capacity building and policy advocacy. On #TheFutureIsFemale, we ask our guest about the challenges and triumphs of running a women and child rights NGO.
Sun Apr 02 2023
![Angelina Jolie advocates for US domestic violence law Angelina Jolie advocates for US domestic violence law](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51644467566_AngelinaJolie.jpg)
Angelina Jolie advocates for US domestic violence law
The reason many people struggle to leave abusive situations is that they have been made to feel worthless, Jolie said.
Thu Feb 10 2022
![Violence against women is a health issue - Khairy Violence against women is a health issue - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81639562238_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Violence against women is a health issue - Khairy
Abused women were more likely than non-abused women to engage in high-risk behaviour, such as smoking and substance use disorders.
Fri Dec 17 2021
![#WhereisPengShuai: Totalitarianism, violence against women and an overdue Olympic boycott? #WhereisPengShuai: Totalitarianism, violence against women and an overdue Olympic boycott?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81637633378_pengshuai.jpg)
#WhereisPengShuai: Totalitarianism, violence against women and an overdue Olympic boycott?
The IOC is now "actively playing a role in the Chinese government's enforced disappearance, coercion and propaganda machinery".
Sun Nov 28 2021
![Turkish police break up 'violence against women' protest Turkish police break up 'violence against women' protest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61637894208_ISTANBUL.jpg)
Turkish police break up 'violence against women' protest
The protest violence against women, some chanting "government resign", nearly five months after Turkey withdrew from a treaty on the issue.
Fri Nov 26 2021
![Budget allocation for women shows gov't efforts to address inequalities Budget allocation for women shows gov't efforts to address inequalities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61635577868_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Budget allocation for women shows gov't efforts to address inequalities
Sumitra said the budget also touched on gender-related issues including violence against women, employment, health, and social protection.
Sat Oct 30 2021
![Turkey's Erdogan quits European treaty on violence against women Turkey's Erdogan quits European treaty on violence against women](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81616203558_Erdogan.jpg)
Turkey's Erdogan quits European treaty on violence against women
Turkey, which signed the accord in 2011, saw a rise in femicides last year.
Sat Mar 20 2021
![COVID worsening already alarming rate of violence against women: WHO COVID worsening already alarming rate of violence against women: WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51615360557_WHO.jpg)
COVID worsening already alarming rate of violence against women: WHO
Garcia-Moreno said while levels of violence against women are "unacceptably high everywhere," there are clear regional difference.
Wed Mar 10 2021
![Pandemic taking a toll on relationships? Pandemic taking a toll on relationships?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81610073484_relationship.jpg)
Pandemic taking a toll on relationships?
Parts of the world have reported spikes in break-ups and divorces due to the pandemic.
Fri Jan 08 2021
!['16 Days 16 Films: An international film competition to raise awareness of violence against women '16 Days 16 Films: An international film competition to raise awareness of violence against women](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41601780910_FILM.jpg)
'16 Days 16 Films": An international film competition to raise awareness of violence against women
The "16 DAYS 16 Films" initiative is organizing a competition for short films by women directors on the theme of violence against women.
Sun Oct 04 2020
![57,519 cases of violence against women reported since 2010 57,519 cases of violence against women reported since 2010](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/81444006459_chewmeifun.jpg)
57,519 cases of violence against women reported since 2010
The number comprised domestic violence cases and criminal cases under the Penal Code involving women as victims such as cases of molestation, incest, rape and unnatural offences.
Wed Apr 26 2017
![Amitabh Bachchan still the big boss of Bollywood at 74 Amitabh Bachchan still the big boss of Bollywood at 74](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/61473644890_AmitabhBachchan.jpg)
Amitabh Bachchan still the big boss of Bollywood at 74
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan turns 74 next month but he says he's still hungry for new challenges after his latest movie about sexual violence against women left him deeply moved.
Mon Sep 12 2016
!['No means no': Norway sends migrants on anti-rape courses 'No means no': Norway sends migrants on anti-rape courses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/61453219774_LindaHagen.jpg)
'No means no': Norway sends migrants on anti-rape courses
In Norway, migrants are being given courses to prevent violence against women, especially rape, and to teach them how to interpret customs in a country that may seem surprisingly liberal to them.
Wed Jan 20 2016