UNITED NATIONS, July 15: The trendlines for conflict-related sexual violence are worsening as more wars are being fought, said Pramila Patten, the UN secretary-general's special representative on sexual violence in conflict, on Friday.
The world is facing the highest number
A semi-naked lady protestor had to be removed from the Cannes red carpet on Friday after she protested against sexual violence against women in Ukraine.
KATHMANDU, March 31: The government has decided to introduce an ordinance related to acid attack and sexual violence.
A meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Thursday morning took a decision in this regard, according to Birod Kathiwada, Minister for Health and Population (MoHP).
“After, the ordinance introduced by the erstwhile government has gone inactive, the present government is scheduled to introduce it once again as the government is facing challenges in taking action against those found guilty in acid attacks and sexual violence,” Minister Kathiwada said.
This year, 23 women and children have been subjected to sexual violence in the district. 23 of the 60 human rights violation cases 23 are related to rape.