Violence against children in its many forms is widespread, undercounted, and contributes to cycles of violence that amplify ...

Gender-based violence (GBV) affects women and girls the most, especially during times of crisis or emergency. War, being forced to leave home and poverty make gender-based violence more likely and ...

Women stand around a fire during march against gender-based violence marking International Women’s Day, in Mexico City, on March 8, 2023.Aurea del Rosario—AP Verified cases of conflict-related sexual ...

Mónica Pérez* met her first boyfriend when she was 16, not long after she stepped off a bus in the Colombian border city of Cúcuta. When she discovered she was pregnant, her boyfriend started to hit ...

This story was originally published by The 19th. When Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were assassinated in their home in June, the media widely reported it as an attack on ...

In Southeast Asia, deeply ingrained traditional gender norms often designate women and girls as primary caretakers, leading ...

Mexico's political polarization has tarnished what could have been a moment of national solidarity after President Claudia ...

Local organizations that help victims of gender-based violence are concerned about proposed federal cuts that are expected in ...

Gender-based violence (GBV) disproportionately impacts women and girls, especially in times of crisis. Conflict, displacement, and poverty increase both the risk and severity of GBV. The IRC prevents ...