gender based violence
Man Leads Violent Mob to Abduct Woman After She Rejected His Marriage Proposal
The man is still at large. Police say violent crimes by men against women who reject them are increasing in India.
Man Who Assaulted His Girlfriend Named Her ‘Amber Heard’ in His Phone
It’s not hugely surprising to some that Heard’s name was used as a nickname in a domestic violence case.
A Woman Was Turned Away From the Hospital After She Was Raped
She said she was told to return the following day and avoid showering, changing, or using the bathroom to preserve evidence of the assault.
This Business Tycoon Tortured His Daughter’s Friend for Rejecting Him, Police Say
The case has caused an uproar and calls for justice in a country where the rich often don’t face consequences for criminal abuse.
Australian Woman’s Father-in-Law Arrested for Killing Her With an Axe
The mother of three wanted to relocate from Pakistan to Perth, Australia with her children.
People Are Already Making Money Off the Johnny Depp Trial
“Look at how we dehumanize her,” one advocate said of Amber Heard. “She’s not a person—she’s a tip jar.”
Police Arrest Father Who Shot and Killed His 7-Day-Old Baby Girl
Police say Shahzaib Khan wanted a son, not a daughter.
As Socialite Confesses to Beheading, CCTV Footage Shows Victim’s Failed Escape
The investigating officers revealed that Zahir Jaffer used a knuckle duster to “torture” the victim before killing her in Pakistan's capital.
Adjudicator Who Didn't Believe a Refugee's Rape Also Doubted LGBTQ Claimants
The Immigration and Refugee Board adjudicator didn't understand why a claimant kept a baby after being raped, and didn't believe a man was gay in part because he hadn't attended Toronto Pride.
A Pregnant Woman Was Allegedly Murdered After a Bridal Exchange Deal Turned Sour
Waziran Chhacchar’s death sparked outrage over a tradition, widespread in rural Pakistan and Afghanistan, that is known to use women as potential objects of revenge.
Women Aren't in the Constitution. What Would Change If They Were?
The Equal Rights Amendment could have a "tremendous impact" on how women are treated under the law, experts say.
Inside a Court Room Specialized in Justice for Gender Violence
In El Salvador, one of the most dangerous countries in the world for women and girls, specially trained judges make sure 'machismo' culture doesn't lead to impunity for abusers and murderers.