Poor coverage of violence against women, study shows

A study by an advocacy centre has found the media is failing to sufficiently cover the laws, issues and policies relating to violence against women.

'Zero tolerance for violence against women'

As the 16 days of activism campaign kicked off in South Africa, the UN has called for zero tolerance for violence against women.

Liberia's women still stalked by rape

Despite boasting Africa's first female president and a Nobel prize for women's rights, Liberia's women are still vulnerable to the threat of rape.

Cape Town rape crisis trust faces risk of closure

The Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust, which has helped more than 5000 women in the past two years, may be forced to reduce its services -- or close.

Afghanistan is most dangerous country for women

Violence, dismal healthcare and brutal poverty make Afghanistan the world's most dangerous country for women.

Rape will never be just another metaphor

Last Friday, Zapiro published his third cartoon in a series that invokes a rape metaphor to describe government violations of democratic institutions.

Uruguayan rugby player get bail on rape charge

A Uruguayan rugby player on tour in SA was granted R20 000 bail on Tuesday, after being charged with raping a woman in his hotel room.

South African children most at risk of rape

South African children aged 12 to 17 are more likely to be raped than people of any other age.

Israel's Katsav sentenced to seven years for rape

Former Israel president Moshe Katsav was on Tuesday sentenced to seven years behind bars after being convicted on charges of rape and other offences.

Serial murder accused awaits fate

Judgement was expected in the trial of serial rape and murder accused Jack Mogale in the South Gauteng High Court on Wednesday.

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