Congolese tell the stories of their lives, breaking the silence and bringing the attention of the world to the remote villages of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Submit your own media on rape as a weapon of war to the video call-outs here.

Domestic violence shelters throughout the United States report the economy continues to significantly affect women – with domestic violence increasing for the third straight year and government cutbacks decreasing shelters' ability to help survivors.

Singapore National Committee for UN Women (UN Women Singapore) and MasterCard are joining hands to launch 'Project Inspire: 5 Minutes to Change the World'. This year-long digital and social media driven initiative aims to connect and inspire young people across the world to share their life-changing ideas and fulfill their visions of a better world for disadvantaged women and children.

Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), released the following statement on the establishment of USAID's new Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment.

The ages of sexual assault victims in New Mexico range from as young as 6 weeks to 90 years old, according to data compiled by the Rape Crisis Center of Central New Mexico, and one in four women in the state will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime.

In an effort to address the harrowing statistics, the UNM Women's Resource Center will host an event today to discuss services available for victims and survivors.

Before he raped her one morning earlier this year, Guadelupe's father checked all the other bedrooms in the house to be sure her mother and other family members were still asleep. Then he went into her room.

“When I woke up, he covered my mouth and he sexually abused me,” said the 21-year-old Coachella Valley resident who asked that only her middle name be used for this story.

Living in Zimbabwe as a woman I feel completely disempowered to do anything about the political situation and the effects it has on me and my family. The inclusive government, from what I can gather by the limited information I can access, is not delivering what it said it would after the horrors of 2008.

Sexual Assault Family Violence Director Linda Cummings organized a “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes” walk last Thursday in recognition of April being sexual assault awareness month. The walk aims to raise community awareness of sexual assault and family violence, and is held annually. Police officers joined SAFV staff and volunteers to walk the Bear River Trail on Thursday, to support community awareness of sexual assault.

The commemoration of UN Resolution 1325 represents an opportunity to look back and forward by building on the cumulative experiences and lessons learned in view of openly addressing the gaps that are impeding any significant progress it can and should make.

Ten years after the UN Security Council passed the landmark Resolution 1325 encouraging greater participation of women in peace and security, the United States is developing a National Action Plan to implement the Resolution across the government.