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Turkey grapples with brutal murders of women DW 10/19/2024

Young women in Istanbul protested against rising violence and femicide following brutal murders and increased fears among the community.

'Breaking the Silence: The Maria Soledad Case' tells the story of Argentina's first recognized femicide. Here's where Guillermo Luque and Luis Tula are now.

Maria Soledad's murder in 1990 was a pivotal case that highlighted femicide in Argentina and spurred national outrage against violence towards women.
from www.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trial begins into Italian stabbing that has cast grim spotlight on femicide

The trial over Giulia Cecchettin's murder has reignited discussions on femicide and the urgent need for cultural change in Italy regarding male violence against women.
from www.npr.org
1 month ago

Man accused of killing a Ugandan Olympian by setting her on fire, dies of burn wounds

Tragic violence against female athletes in Kenya is a recurring issue, exemplified by the deaths of Rebecca Cheptegei and Agnes Tirop.

A summer defined by men killing women and girls. This can't go on | Frances Ryan

This summer has seen an alarming increase in violence against women in the UK, bringing attention to a tragic ongoing crisis.

Punish the men who pay for sex, rather than the women lured into that life | Sonia Sodha

Labour aims to halve male violence against women, a significant challenge amidst rising femicide rates and societal neglect of vulnerable women.
from www.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Turkey grapples with brutal murders of women DW 10/19/2024

Young women in Istanbul protested against rising violence and femicide following brutal murders and increased fears among the community.

'Breaking the Silence: The Maria Soledad Case' tells the story of Argentina's first recognized femicide. Here's where Guillermo Luque and Luis Tula are now.

Maria Soledad's murder in 1990 was a pivotal case that highlighted femicide in Argentina and spurred national outrage against violence towards women.

Trial begins into Italian stabbing that has cast grim spotlight on femicide

The trial over Giulia Cecchettin's murder has reignited discussions on femicide and the urgent need for cultural change in Italy regarding male violence against women.

Man accused of killing a Ugandan Olympian by setting her on fire, dies of burn wounds

Tragic violence against female athletes in Kenya is a recurring issue, exemplified by the deaths of Rebecca Cheptegei and Agnes Tirop.

A summer defined by men killing women and girls. This can't go on | Frances Ryan

This summer has seen an alarming increase in violence against women in the UK, bringing attention to a tragic ongoing crisis.

Punish the men who pay for sex, rather than the women lured into that life | Sonia Sodha

Labour aims to halve male violence against women, a significant challenge amidst rising femicide rates and societal neglect of vulnerable women.
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3 weeks ago
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Will I be next?': Fear haunts Kenyan women athletes after Cheptegei murder

The murder of elite female athletes highlights the ongoing violence against women in patriarchal societies, emphasizing their vulnerability despite success.

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei's attacker dies in hospital

Dickson Ndiema Marangach attacked Rebecca Cheptegei, leading to her death, and subsequently died from his injuries six days later.

In Kenya, women hold Dark Valentine' vigils to press for end to femicides

Kenyan women held vigils on Valentine's Day to honor the women who have been murdered in the country
The vigils were organized by the End Femicide Kenya Movement to push for government action against gender-based violence

Will I be next?': Fear haunts Kenyan women athletes after Cheptegei murder

The murder of elite female athletes highlights the ongoing violence against women in patriarchal societies, emphasizing their vulnerability despite success.

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei's attacker dies in hospital

Dickson Ndiema Marangach attacked Rebecca Cheptegei, leading to her death, and subsequently died from his injuries six days later.

In Kenya, women hold Dark Valentine' vigils to press for end to femicides

Kenyan women held vigils on Valentine's Day to honor the women who have been murdered in the country
The vigils were organized by the End Femicide Kenya Movement to push for government action against gender-based violence
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Dutch feminists campaign for national monument to witches'

Campaigners in the Netherlands aim to reclaim 'witch' through a national monument to honor victims of historical witch hunts.

Teresa Margolles's fourth plinth review haunting rack of faces memorialises transgender victims of violence

The latest Fourth Plinth sculpture by Teresa Margolles serves as a haunting memorial to transgender violence and challenges viewers to confront the fragility of life.
#gun-violence

Warning: You Might Die a Violent Death If You Go to Any of These Countries

Femicide and violence against women are pervasive issues in Uganda and Kenya, reflecting broader societal instability.

Fresno man charged with murdering Oakland teen in shooting falsely reported to SFPD

Derrick McIntyre, 46, was arrested for the preplanned murder of 18-year-old Bre'Elle Vercher in Oakland, California.

Warning: You Might Die a Violent Death If You Go to Any of These Countries

Femicide and violence against women are pervasive issues in Uganda and Kenya, reflecting broader societal instability.

Fresno man charged with murdering Oakland teen in shooting falsely reported to SFPD

Derrick McIntyre, 46, was arrested for the preplanned murder of 18-year-old Bre'Elle Vercher in Oakland, California.
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#women-rights

Iran: How tradition and law are used to kill women DW 09/16/2024

Women in Iran face severe risks, with over 150 femicide cases reported, often justified by societal and familial pressures.

Hundreds of cases of femicide recorded in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover are tip of the iceberg'

Gender-based violence in Afghanistan has drastically increased since the Taliban took control, with reported cases likely being significantly underreported.

Iran: How tradition and law are used to kill women DW 09/16/2024

Women in Iran face severe risks, with over 150 femicide cases reported, often justified by societal and familial pressures.

Hundreds of cases of femicide recorded in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover are tip of the iceberg'

Gender-based violence in Afghanistan has drastically increased since the Taliban took control, with reported cases likely being significantly underreported.
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Uganda: Mourners pay tribute to Olympian Cheptegei DW 09/14/2024

Rebecca Cheptegei, an Olympic athlete, was tragically killed by her partner, highlighting issues of domestic violence in Uganda and beyond.

Uganda: Alleged killer of Olympic athlete dies from burns DW 09/10/2024

The case highlights alarming domestic violence issues in East Africa, particularly against women.

More Ontario children and youth are being killed in femicide cases, report warns | CBC News

A significant increase in femicides involving minors has been reported in Ontario, with 21% of victims being under 18 this year.

Uganda: Mourners pay tribute to Olympian Cheptegei DW 09/14/2024

Rebecca Cheptegei, an Olympic athlete, was tragically killed by her partner, highlighting issues of domestic violence in Uganda and beyond.

Uganda: Alleged killer of Olympic athlete dies from burns DW 09/10/2024

The case highlights alarming domestic violence issues in East Africa, particularly against women.

More Ontario children and youth are being killed in femicide cases, report warns | CBC News

A significant increase in femicides involving minors has been reported in Ontario, with 21% of victims being under 18 this year.
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The only healing will be through justice': Pulitzer winner Cristina Rivera Garza on femicide in Mexico

Grief can be alleviated through sharing and companionship, as reflected in the book Liliana's Invincible Summer.

Seven women in Turkey savagely killed' by current or ex-spouses in single day

Seven women killed by partners or ex-partners in Turkey.
Turkish women face rising femicide rates and challenges with authorities.
#protests

Shaken by Grisly Killings of Women, Activists in Africa Demand Change

Governments urged to address gender-based violence
Normalization of gender-based violence highlighted
Femicide recognized as distinct category

Killing of Female Student Sparks Mass Protests in Italian Cities

Thousands of protesters in Italy demonstrate against violence against women.
Giorgia Meloni expresses support for Italian women.
Femicide rates in Italy have increased.
European leaders call for action to combat violence against women.

Shaken by Grisly Killings of Women, Activists in Africa Demand Change

Governments urged to address gender-based violence
Normalization of gender-based violence highlighted
Femicide recognized as distinct category

Killing of Female Student Sparks Mass Protests in Italian Cities

Thousands of protesters in Italy demonstrate against violence against women.
Giorgia Meloni expresses support for Italian women.
Femicide rates in Italy have increased.
European leaders call for action to combat violence against women.
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Murdered Italian woman's father urges men to be agents of change

Giulia Cecchetin's murder sparked public outrage against violence targeting women in Italy.
Mourners at her funeral called for an end to gender violence and held a campaign to 'make noise' against it.

Passiontide by Monique Roffey review a powerful protest against femicide

Passiontide is a mission-driven novel with a political agenda, exploring themes of femicide, civil disobedience, and social justice in the Caribbean.
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