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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Biased laws and poverty driving huge rise in female prisoners report

The rise of women in prison globally is driven by poverty, abuse, and discriminatory laws targeting vulnerable groups.
Countries are criminalizing survival acts like theft and begging, disproportionately impacting women.
There is a significant need for investment in support services instead of criminalization.
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