Welcome to the 48th edition of The Pixel Project’s VAW e-News Digest! As usual, we bring you the latest and most relevant news related to violence against women and efforts at eradicating it from around the world.
In Afghanistan, Violence Against Women continues to make the headlines as Hanifa Safi, Women Affairs Chief in Afghanistan was killed on Friday, July 13th 2012, bringing in more concerns around the rights and status of women. Her assassination comes hot on the heels of a disturbing video capturing the execution of an Afghan woman by the Taliban after two of their men has a dispute over her. The video captured not just her execution by nine gunshots but also the male spectators cheering at her murder.
Meanwhile, in the U.S.A., comedian Daniel Tosh crossed the line recently during a skit in which he made jokes about rape. A young woman stood up in protest of the offensive jokes and in response, Tosh “joked” about how “funny” it would be if she were to be raped by “like five guys” right then. His jokes continued and the laughter in the club grew so loud that the young woman had to flee in fear. A Change.org petition was launched and garnered over 31,000 signatures (and rising) calling for Comedy Central to take him off-air.
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It’s time to stop violence against women. Together.
Warmest Regards –
The Pixel Project Team
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General Violence Against Women News
- AFGHANISTAN: Hanifa Safi assassinated in Afghanistan
- AFGHANISTAN: Afghan women protest over woman’s public execution
- AFGHANISTAN: Top UN Women Official Condemns Violence Against Afghan Women
- CENTRAL AMERICA: Drug Trade Fuels Femicide in Central America
- COLOMBIA: Columbia tightening laws on Acid attacks
- INDIA: Mapping the violence
- INDIA: Female Foeticide is Murder, Rules Khap Panchayat
- NICARAGUA: Law on Violence Against Women goes into Effect
- PAKISTAN: Harassment at work place, Sindh province appoints ombudsman
- THE PHILIPPINES: Police vows to fight violence against women
Domestic Violence
- COLOMBIA: Colombia Approves Domestic Violence Law
- JAPAN: Reported Domestic Violence Cases Surge by 46% in First Half of 2012
- JERSEY: Domestic Abuse accounts for 9% of All Jersey Crime
- LEBANON: Domestic Violence Bill Advances in Lebanon
- SCOTLAND: Domestic Abuse Victims ‘Should Be Able to Register To Vote Without Fear’
- UK: Legal Reforms ‘Could Help Reduce Domestic Abuse Levels’
- UK: Police Extend Domestic Violence Protection Orders
- USA (VIRGINIA): Domestic Violence Victims Happy about New Strangulation Law
- USA (TEXAS): Muslim Abuse Victims Find Haven with Plano Foundation
- USA: Singer Michael Bolton Rallies Against Domestic Violence
Rape and Sexual Assault
- CHINA: Shanghai Dress Code Warning Sparks debate
- EGYPT: Egyptian Women speak up against Sexual Violence
- JAPAN: Sexual Violence Common at Japanese Shelters After Earthquake
- KYRGYZSTAN: Rape Trial Spotlights Women’s Plight
- SYRIA: Rape and Assault Against Women are Weapons of War in Syria
- USA (WASHINGTON DC): Blog post about Sexual Assault in Washington D.C. unleashes torrent of women’s stories
- USA (TEXAS): Houston Strip Clubs hit by “Pole Tax”
- USA (SOUTH CAROLINA): Governor Nikki Haley Vetoes Funding for Abuse and Rape Prevention
- PETITION: CEO, Comedy Central, Take Daniel Tosh off air
- USA: Daniel Tosh Reportedly Editing Rape Jokes out of “Brickleberry”
Female Genital Mutilation
- EAST AFRICA: Cruel Cut – Female Circumcision in East Africa
- EGYPT: Are fears of legalisation of FGM in Egypt real
- GHANA: Female Genital Mutilation ‘violates the rights of Girls”
- IRAQ: Genital Mutilation – Law Fails to Protect Women in Iraq’s Kurdistan
- MIDDLE EAST: Campaign Against FGM in Iraq and the Middle East
- SIERRA LEONE: Child Rights Coalition Calls for End to FGM
- SWITZERLAND: ‘A Clear Signal’ – Law Tightened on Female Genital Mutilation
- TANZANIA: Effort to curb Female Genital Mutilation is Working
- UK: Conference on FGM in Bristol
- UK: Protecting Girls from Female Genital Mutilation
Honour Killing and Forced Marriage
- OPINION: Forced Marriage is Criminal but Criminalising It Is Not The Best Solution
- AFGHANISTAN: Woman, children Beheaded in Honour Killing
- AUSTRALIA: “Honour” Killing Abhorrent, Says Judge as Man and Son are Convicted and Start 18 Year Jail Sentence
- EGYPT: Arab Tourists buying underaged Egyptian “Brides” but only for the Summer
- INDIA: Arranged Marriage or Nothing in Indian Village the Banned Love
- INDIA: Fury over Rural Diktat banning women from ‘falling in love’
- IRAQ: Iraqi Brides Face Court Ordered Virginity Tests
- JORDAN: Teen Forced to Marry Rapist
- SOUTH AFRICA: Outlaw Forced Marriages, Urged Maidens
- UK: Campaign over new Forced Marriage Law gains Momentum
Human Trafficking/ Sex Trafficking
- CANADA: Arrests made in massive human trafficking case
- FRANCE: French Minister for Women seeks Abolition of Prostitution in Europe
- INDIA: U.S. Report Rues Low Conviction Rates in Human Trafficking in India
- ISRAEL: Israel Praised for Campaign Against Sex Trafficking
- MALAYSIA: 6 Chinese Women Arrested in Sex Trafficking Raid
- NEPAL & INDIA: Thousands of Nepali Girls Trafficked to India as Sex Workers Every Year
- NEW ZEALAND: Sex Trade a Worry for Fly-in Mine Workers
- NEW ZEALAND: NZ criticised for Sex Trafficking and Slavery
- USA (TEXAS): A Shelter for Sex Trafficking Offers Counseling, Schooling and Safety
- USA: U.S. to take steps to protect Children from Sex Trafficking
Activism
- THE PIXEL PROJECT: The ‘Silver Lining’ series collates ideas from all over the world for stopping violence against women
- THE PIXEL PROJECT: “30 For 30” campaign – Dads from 11 Countries speak out against Violence Against Women
- EGYPT: Vocalising Sexual Harassment in Egypt
- TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: Surviving Domestic Violence – The Caroline Thomas Story
- UK: Bikers lead Call for End to Domestic Violence
- UK: Garden Highlights Nicaraguan Women’s Plight
- UK: Using Make-Up to fight Domestic Violence
- USA & INDIA: McHenry County Woman teaches Self-defense to Human Trafficking Victims
- USA: Verizon Foundation Provides Business and Entrepreneurial Skills Training to Domestic Violence Survivors
- USA (CALIFORNIA: Hookers For Jesus – An Unconventional Way to Fight Sex Trafficking