International Violence Against Women Act

When Abortion Is "Gendercide"

Madeline Wheeler | Posted 10.29.2009 | World


Madeline Wheeler

Without enough women, some Indian girls from poor areas are being sold as wives to higher caste men. Often these girls service more than one male and are kept essentially as sex slaves.

The Violence is Horrifying, Let's Do Something About It

Esta Soler | Posted 10.01.2009 | World


Esta Soler

The International Violence Against Women Act was introduced in the last Congress, with bipartisan support. Following today's hearing, we expect it to be introduced again. This time, it must not languish.