Security for women employees in Cyberabad to step up

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 10:53

With a focus on improving the security and safety of women in the Cyberabad IT corridor, an electronic surveillance system will be enhanced with installation of another 150 CCTV cameras in addition to the existing 47.

Kabul urged to fire human rights commissioner

Last Updated: Thursday, July 4, 2013, 17:35

President Hamid Karzai should dismiss Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) member Abdul Rahman Hotak after he opposed Law Eliminating of Violence Against Women, HRW said.

Italy ratifies treaty combating violence against women

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 15:25

The 2011 Istanbul Convention aims to "prevent violence, protect victims and punish the guilty," Italian Foreign Minister Emma Bonino said.

Violence against women remains unacceptably widespread: Pillay

Last Updated: Saturday, June 8, 2013, 14:43

A top UN official has said that the violence against women is the "most pervasive" expression of gender-based discrimination and it remains unacceptably widespread.

UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women to visit India

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 18:16

For the first time, a UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women will visit India next week to assess the overall situation of violence against women.

Barack Obama signs Violence Against Women Act

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 08:56

US President Barack Obama has signed into law the new Violence Against Women Act, which he termed "very important".

Death penalty not a solution to end violence against women: Ela Gandhi

Last Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013, 14:28

The granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi on Monday said the death sentence is not the solution to end violence against women and the society needs to promote gender consciousness.

One Billion Rising: Largest day of mass action ever to stop violence against women

Last Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2013, 16:44

People from all walks of life will come together in the capital today to participate in cultural events as part of the `One Billion Rising` global campaign, making the demand to end violence against women and children.

Deliver real results on violence against women: UK

Last Updated: Monday, January 21, 2013, 17:49

Britain has asked the international community to ensure that UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) delivers action.

Youths protest violence against women in J&K

Last Updated: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 17:28

In the backdrop of a recent acid attack on a school teacher, a group of youths on Thursday staged a demonstration demanding speedy justice in cases of violence against women.

Maha to have special police wing to tackle crimes against women

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 21:57

Maharashtra government on Wednesday said it will start a dedicated wing of police personnel to tackle cases of violence against women within 15 days.

Women activists demand justice for victims of violence

Last Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2012, 19:40

More than hundred Nepalese women activists staged sit-in protest outside Prime Minister`s residence at Baluwatar in Kathmandu, demanding stern action against those involved in violence against women.