Weary of the three decade-long civil strife in the region of Casamance, southern Senegal, women’s associations speak-up for the peaceful and inclusive resolution of the conflict.

The latest United Nations report on violence against women in Afghanistan describes renewed concerns that “conservative elements resistant to women’s rights are again gaining strength.”

A traditional leader’s commitment to promoting and protecting women’s rights in his community is changing widowhood customs across Togo.

The Internet has become a leading source for receiving and sending information all over the world. It is also used by extremist groups and individuals to spread messages of hate and incite racial violence, says a UN Human Rights Expert.

To commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a panel discussion was held in Geneva on the challenges and trends in violence against women and girls.

The United Nations inaugural Forum on Business and Human Rights brought 1,000 State, business and civil society participants together to address business impacts on human rights.

The annual Human Rights Film Festival in Papua New Guinea focuses on violence against women as one of its themes in 2012.

The Working Group on Enforced Disappearances focuses on the impact of enforced disappearances on women and ways to protect them from that practice.

Pop singer Ricky Martin and the “Princess of Africa” Yvonne Chaka Chaka stand with UN chief Ban Ki-moon to call for an end to violence and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.