Al-Monitor | Zahra Alipour: Ever since we started our term, we have been waiting for this bill," said Iranian parliamentarianTayyebehSiavoshiof the Provision of Security for Women Bill, which expands the legal definition of violence against women. "Both we and the Vice Presidencyfor Women and Family Affairs haverepeatedly asked the judiciaryto send ...

un.org.ir- Rohingya refugees fleeing into Bangladesh have reported horrific stories of sexual violence. One woman, Shakila, said she was raped after being forced to watch the murder of her husband and infant daughter. Sexual and gender-based violence often increases during crises. Responding to violence against women in development and humanitarian ...