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A woman holds a placard as people gather to demonstrate during the Reclaim the Night march to stop gender based violence, in Manchester, Britain, November 29, 2023.
A woman holds a placard as people gather to demonstrate during the Reclaim the Night march to stop gender based violence, in Manchester, Britain, November 29, 2023. REUTERS/Phil Noble

Women This Week: European Parliament Combating Violence Against Women

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers April 20 to April 26. Read More

Sexual Violence
Women This Week: #MeToo Resurgence in Cameroon
Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers February 3 to February 9.
Sexual Violence
Women This Week: Record Protest in Kenya Against Femicide
Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers January 27 to February 2.
Maternal and Child Health
Women This Week: Study Reports Over 64,000 Pregnancies Related to Rape Post Roe v. Wade
Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers January 20 to January 26.
  • Health Policy and Initiatives
    Women This Week: Gender Health Gap Hindering Global Economy Growth
    Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers January 13 to January 19.
  • Demonstrations and Protests
    Women This Week: Iran Punishes Anti-Hijab Advocate
    Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers January 6 to January 12.
  • Maternal and Child Health
    Women This Week: Texas Abortion Ban Overrides Federal Guidance
    Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers December 30 to January 5.
  • Sexual Violence
    Women This Week: Details From October 7 Reveal Sexual Violence
    Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers December 23 to December 29.
  • Maternal and Child Health
    Women This Week: Aid Cuts Disproportionately Affect Women-Led Households in Afghanistan
    Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers December 16 to December 22.
  • United States
    Women This Week: Texas Fails to Resolve Confusion over Abortion Bans
    Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers December 9 to December 15. 
  • Sexual Violence
    Women This Week: Kazakhstan Establishes Women’s Police Stations
    Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers December 2 to December 8.