Getting governments to agree to take steps to end violence against women has been a long, drawn-out process. The final document wasn't perfect, but at least women didn't slide too far back.

With seven out of 10 women a target of sexual abuse, one would think it would be simple to adopt a program to combat violence. In the end a U.N. conference did that.

We will never achieve gender justice and close the safety gap without boys and men standing beside us. I know many men believe in equality, some are activists and allies for change. Every day I appreciate the work they do. But there are simply not enough of them.

A culture of consent is based on the rights of potential victims instead of on the rights of potential rapists.  Which would you prefer?

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and other Iranian leaders make so many shocking statements that many focus only their words. But the real action...

What is striking about this meeting is the number of men involved -- accounting for at least half the attendants. A far cry compared to other gatherings on women.