While the details of Gisele Pelicot's case have horrified people worldwide, it is not the only instance of violence against women that has made headlines in 2024.

Sexual violence against women in 2024: From Kolkata to Gisele Pelicot rape cases, a year of horrors

Globally, one in four or 27 per cent of women are victims of violence at the hands of an intimate partner before the age of 50, according to a study published in The Lancet.

1 in 4 women experienced physical or sexual abuse at the hands of their partner: Lancet

Amid the rising number of sexual violence cases in the country, New Zealand’s children commissioner has urged authorities to take immediate actions against this "epidemic".

Growing 'epidemic' of sexual violence in New Zealand: Children’s commissioner

Giving a boost to the already-existing patriarchal society in Pakistan, the country’s Prime Minister, Imran Khan, found himself in trouble after he casually passed statements justifying rape culture in the South Asian country.

Women's rights group demand public apology from Imran Khan over rape comment

In a bit to speak out against gender violence, thousands protested in Australia's Perth. Kicking off a nationwide campaign for gender equality. The movement against gender-based violence started after there were allegations of sexual assault by members of parliament. The western Australian city launches the march for a justice rally where people chanting, 'enough is enough' and held a placard demanding action to address sexual violence against women.

Nationwide campaign for gender equality in Australia