In a speech in Kinshasa last week, the general secretary of the World Council of Churches challenged churches to end their denial of 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.

Changing attitudes is the first vital step in ending violence against women. Oxfam ‘change makers’ are working hard to influence groups, communities, and societies all over the world. Click here for Oxfam charity gifts