While we might be keen to blame the recent attack on the general apathy of bystanders, it would likely be an uninformed stance.

Restorative justice is touted as the feminist answer to an unhelpful carceral justice system. For survivors of stalking -- it can't change what happened, but it can recognize that harm has taken place.

"Every woman expects ‘respect’ in a relationship, be it in the nature of friendship based on mutual affection," the court observed.

When dealing with dowry provisions – meant to act as a deterrent – the courts’ approach must shift “from strict to liberal.”

Rehabilitation in the form of social support and free medical treatment, can help survivors reintegrate into society and challenge social stigma.

However, recognizing that experiences of abuse or harassment can't be fit into one concrete formula, certainly seems like a step in the right direction.

“Steps will be taken to turn our schools and colleges into spaces that embrace the idea of gender equality and equal rights," the chief minister said.

Attacks on oppressed-caste women and children have increased by 15% over the last three years, the panel noted.

Levels of violence were higher in low- and middle-income countries across South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, a new report found.

The conviction of Dominic Ongwen expands the world's understanding of how gender-based violence is used as a war tactic.

While a majority of funds are being diverted to the Home Ministry and the police, other departments are merely sitting on the cash.

The agency's findings support the public outrage over what is widely perceived as a cover-up.

"Once women band together, they become formidable opponents," says the president of the National Network of Sex Workers.

Khap panchayats, the police, and politicians are complicit in keeping Dalit survivors of abuse silent and afraid, finds a new report.

In central and southern Asia, India was the only country that took steps to address violence against women, support unpaid care workers, and strengthen women’s economic security.

The women said they will treat the building as a shelter for victims of gender-based violence until the government takes action.

The Mexican president responded by saying the strike was a conspiracy against his administration.

An eight-city survey about gender-related beliefs shows India's youth isn't much more progressive than previous generations.