US House passes legislation to reauthorise Violence Against Women Act

Mar 18, 2021

Washington [US], March 18 : The US House of Representatives on Wednesday (local time) passed legislation to reauthorise the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA),...

CM Rupani tightens PASA Act against cybercrime, gambling and violence against women

Aug 29, 2020

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], August 29 : Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Saturday decided to amend the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities (PASA) Act to re-affirm...

Angelina Jolie urges US Senate to pass Violence Against Women Act

Feb 10, 2022

Washington [US], February 10 : Oscar-winning actor and humanitarian Angelina Jolie appeared in a press conference held at Capitol Hill and urged the US...

UN raises issue of violence against women, girls in Afghanistan

Nov 25, 2021

Kabul [Afghanistan], November 25 : The United Nations in Afghanistan called on everyone for concrete actions to end violence against women on the eve...

Violence against women rampant in Pakistan

Jul 31, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 31 : Violence against women continues to rise in Pakistan. Amid a rise in gender-based violence, the safety and security of...

Jahangirpuri violence: National Security Act imposed against 5 culprits

Apr 19, 2022

New Delhi [India], April 19 : National Security Act (NSA) was on Tuesday imposed against five culprits involved in the clashes that took place...