Last month saw two major stories involving sexual abuse in the headlines of Nicaraguan newspapers.

On June 22, the Law on Violence Against Women entered into force in Nicaragua, with the approval of its rules of proc

Endless economic and military interference by the U-S and former European colonial powers has resulted in years and y

A forum on violence against women will be held in Nicaragua on Friday, after the recent approval of a comprehensive l

In Leon, a department in northwest Nicaragua, we visited the Centro Mary Barreda.

The internationally-acclaimed street artist Shepard Fairey has created a captivating new design exclusively for Amnes

Karla Mendoza, a 26-year-old Nicaraguan, has worked hard to have a professional career.

In a country where machismo is still the rule, Sandra Torres doesn't cut the demure figure of past first ladies.

In this interview Marcia talks about achievements and set backs of the Nicaraguan women's movement over the last few

The rising number of women being murdered in Central America is highlighted in a recently released grim report, thank

On 30 October 2009, women human rights defenders Ms Patricia Orozco, Ms Lorna Norori and Ms Ana Eveling Orozco, were