A new alliance which will be developed by aid agency Tearfund, is bringing together Christians from around the world with a common goal of ending violence against women.

On the International Day for the Eradication of Violence against Women, the World Council of Churches announced a series of Lent study resources for groups who want to do their bit to end violence against women.

For most of Indian history, those Hindus who have perpetrated violence against women have got away with it, says Wendy Doniger. It's time for this to stop.