Reem Alsalem
Reem Alsalem is a prominent advocate for women's rights and currently serves as the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences. She has been vocal about the issues surrounding gender-based violence, particularly in the context of legal frameworks and societal attitudes. Alsalem has expressed concern over the recent developments in Spain regarding sexual assault laws, highlighting the need for stronger protections for victims and emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the fight against violence towards women and children. Her work aims to raise awareness and promote policy changes that support survivors and prevent violence.
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Reem Alsalem is the rapporteur on violence against women and girls who signed a statement regarding the atrocities committed by Jeffrey Epstein.
Caso Epstein; ¿crímenes de lesa humanidad?
Mexico· 2026-02-18
Reem Alsalem is the rapporteur on violence against women and girls.
Expertos de la ONU advierten que los crímenes de Jeffrey Epstein constituyen 'lesa humanidad' por su alcance global y sistemático
Colombia· 2026-02-16Reem Alsalem, the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, recently denied that Hamas committed sexual violence on the day of the major attack on Israel.
Uno-Berichterstatterin bestreitet Hamas-Vergewaltigungen: Faktencheck
Switzerland· 2025-11-27
The findings were compiled by Reem Alsalem, the UN's rapporteur on violence against women and titled 'Violence against women and girls in sports.'
Caster Semenya ends 7-year legal challenge against sex eligibility rules
United States· 2025-10-02
Reem Alsalem compiled findings on biological females falling short of the podium due to being beaten by trans athletes.
World Athletics finds up to 60 athletes with male advantages in women's finalsUnited States· 2025-09-20
Reem Alsalem is the U.N. special rapporteur on violence against women and girls, who presented a groundbreaking new report on 'Violence against women and girls in sports.'
Female athletes take fight to protect women's sports to Supreme CourtUnited States· 2025-07-08
Reem Alsalem defended the introduction of gender tests in sports during the United Nations General Assembly.
El COI debe enfrentar el regreso del lostest de género
Venezuela· 2025-06-23
Reem Alsalem is a UN special rapporteur on violence against women who expressed concern over the treatment of Haitians.
Dominican Republic deports pregnant women in ‘inhumane’ migrant crackdown | Global development
United Kingdom· 2025-04-29
Reem Alsalem expressed concern over the sanction imposed on Abad in Ecuador.
Vicepresidenta de Ecuador tilda de "golpe de Estado judicial" al veto para ejercer función
Bolivia· 2025-03-29
UN special rapporteur Reem Alsalem expressed concern over Spain's new Sexual Consent law and called for stronger protections for victims of sexual assault.
Luis Rubiales verdict is a huge step forward – but leaves a bitter aftertaste | Spain women's football teamUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-21
