News for the day

Contributed by Carla Dequi

http://www.internationalrivers.org/blogs/258/violence-against-women-rampant-at-brazil-s-green-dams

Activists denounce rural violence against Brazil women

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/afp/130221/activists-denounce-rural-violence-against-brazil-women

On Mafia’s watch list: Italian women journalists remain strong

http://womennewsnetwork.net/2013/04/24/on-the-mafias-hit-list-italian-women-journalists/

Contributed by Maria Evangelidou           

Older Women in Cuba Take Steps to Improve Quality of Life – 29 April 2013

http://www.ipsnews.net/2013/04/older-women-in-cuba-take-steps-to-improve-quality-of-life/

Grand Jury Begins Work in Ohio Rape Investigation – 30 April 2013

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/grand-jury-begins-work-ohio-rape-investigation-19071165#.UX9uhRw4Xyc

PNG attracting bad publicity from gender violence, Basil – 30 April 2013

http://www.islandsbusiness.com/news/papua-new-guinea/1020/png-attracting-bad-publicity-from-gender-violence-/

Domestic Violence Increases After Major Sporting Events: Study – 29 April 2013

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/16/domestic-violence-increas_n_1971358.html

Mother forced daughter, 14, into sperm insemination - UK court – 29 April 2013

http://www.trust.org/item/20130429161349-f6l3d/?source=hptop

Jewish women eye further court fight for Western Wall rights – 28 April 2013

http://www.trust.org/item/20130428184620-7tjsr/?source=hptop  

Saudi Arabia launches first campaign to stop violence against women – 29 April 2013

http://www.trust.org/item/20130429162404-xzcrk/?source=hptop

EU-wide sex trafficking ring is smashed as raid women face extradition – 29 April 2013

http://womennewsnetwork.net/2013/04/29/eu-wide-sex-trafficking-ring-smashed-raid-women-face-extradition/

Contributed by Sanjana Manaktala:

http://everydayfeminism.com/2013/04/why-i-stand-up-to-politically-incorrect-jokes/

http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/she-lives-it/article4657238.ece

Contributed by Ana Maria Guerra:

Saudi Arabia unveils first anti-domestic abuse ad

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/saudi-arabia-unveils-first-anti-domestic-abuse-ad-499727.html

Desmond Tutu: It’s time to talk to our children about rape

http://www.salon.com/2013/04/26/desmond_tutu_its_time_to_talk_to_our_children_about_rape/

For raped Peace Corps volunteers, little choice

http://www.salon.com/2013/04/26/for_raped_peace_corps_volunteers_little_choice/

ZERO tolerance: Nothing justifies violence against women

http://www.trust.org/item/?map=zero-tolerance-nothing-justifies-violence-against-women/

The Problem with Puppy Love

http://www.rolereboot.org/sex-and-relationships/details/2013-04-the-problem-with-puppy-love

Edna Speaks About Her Work

http://www.ednahospital.org/2013/04/edna-discusses-her-work/

Mother forced daughter, 14, into sperm insemination - UK court

http://www.trust.org/item/20130429161349-f6l3d/?source%20=%20hpbreaking

College Rape: Does the Media Focus Only On White Survivors?     http://www.policymic.com/articles/38363/college-rape-does-the-media-focus-only-on-white-survivors

Contributed by Megan Bird:

From Sexual Abuse to Olympic Gold

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/contributors/contributions/kumudini-gupta/Kayla-Harrison-From-sexual-abuse-victim-to-Olympic-gold-medallist/articleshow/19786898.cms

The sport of MMA promotes Violence Against Women

http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-Top-Stories-c-2013-04-29-83591.113122-Womens-groups-lawmakers-say-MMA-promotes-a-culture-of-violence.html

Networked Humanitarianism on the Rise

http://www.trust.org/item/20130429154123-n6al3/

Contributed by Rija Owais

4 FRIENDS GANG-RAPE WOMAN IN LAGOS

http://news.naij.com/32583.html

WOMAN ALLEGES RAPE BY 3 HELPS

http://www.dailypioneer.com/sunday-edition/sunday-pioneer/landmark/woman-alleges-rape-by-3-helps.html

2 WOMEN RAPED IN A MOVING CAR IN GURGAON

http://www.siasat.com/english/news/two-women-raped-moving-car-gurgaon

SOMALIS CALL FOR JUSTICE AGAINST RAPE

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130428/local/Somalis-call-for-justice-on-rape.467474

AUSTRALIAN TOURIST RAPED AND ROBBED AT KNIFE POINT IN BALI

http://www.tourexpi.com/en-intl/news.html~nid=74086

WOMAN GANG RAPED AND BURNT IN ANATHAPUR

http://www.aplatestnews.com/usnewsvideo.php?idx=woman-gang-raped-and-burnt-in-anathapur-tv9-2013-04-27&vidtype=2&src=otvfeed

MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO KIDNAPPING, RAPING 3 WOMEN

http://www.myfoxchicago.com/story/22107959/man-pleads-guilty-to-kidnapping-raping-3-women

HOMELESS GIRL AGED 3 KIDNAPPED AND GANG RAPED

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/girl-3-kidnapped-gang-raped-1748528