From 25 November to 10 December, the world observes the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence. As the world observes the #16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, United Nations Population Fund features 16 objects from real cases of abuse.

Source: UNFPA

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Married Indian Men Now Have The Official License To Rape Their Wives

One of the most frequently asked questions I deal with daily is, “Oh, you are from India? Tell me something – what is with all the rapes happening in your country?” Honestly, as a layperson, I don’t understand it either. As a journalist, I have had to repeatedly write about the same issues regarding my native country – and rape tops the list.

“You have taken my body, but you will never take ME”- Jes Foord’s story of surviving gang rape

Rape culture in South Africa has become somewhat of a norm, a sign of its pervasive nature and society’s biased attitude towards gender and sexuality. Official statistics do not always reflect the fact that so many cases go unreported. This enduring nightmare often leaves victims helpless and scared for life. One victim of rape, decided to turn her status around, by taking this horrific crime and making it work for the greater good of the community around her.

Rights Group Documents Mass Rape in Darfur

The rights group Human Rights Watch says that more than 200 women and girls were raped by members of the Sudanese army in a 36-hour assault on the north Darfur town of Tabit beginning on October 30, 2014. DW spoke to Human Rights Watch spokesperson Leslie Lefkow.