PSNI failed' family of woman whose suspected murder it treated as suicide
The Police Service of Northern Ireland inadequately handled the investigation into Katie Simpson's death, initially dismissing it as a suicide rather than a potential murder.
I am here to support you': Violetta, Sophia and Sara, the chatbots that assist victims of gender violence
Violetta chatbot supports gender-based violence victims in Mexico, providing anonymous assistance and encouraging them to seek help without fear or shame.
Behind Closed Doors: Domestic Violence in the South Asian Community
Domestic violence in South Asian communities is prevalent and complex, influenced by cultural, economic, and psychological factors.
Women fleeing rape face coercion and control by Home Office contractors
Women in Home Office asylum seeker hotels face coercion, harassment, and a controlling environment, exacerbating trauma from past experiences of violence.
I am here to support you': Violetta, Sophia and Sara, the chatbots that assist victims of gender violence
Violetta chatbot supports gender-based violence victims in Mexico, providing anonymous assistance and encouraging them to seek help without fear or shame.
Behind Closed Doors: Domestic Violence in the South Asian Community
Domestic violence in South Asian communities is prevalent and complex, influenced by cultural, economic, and psychological factors.
Women fleeing rape face coercion and control by Home Office contractors
Women in Home Office asylum seeker hotels face coercion, harassment, and a controlling environment, exacerbating trauma from past experiences of violence.
Defence Forces faced 'damning media scrutiny and political commentary' over Cathal Crotty case
The Defence Forces require regulatory reform to adequately address gender-based violence and member treatment. Morale has been impacted by negative public perception.
X shutdown and data blackout in Brazil: Opacity fosters toxic digital environments
Brazilian women in digital political spaces face harassment that silences important voices, risking the future of female participation in politics.
Smart but Depressed or Dumb but Happy: The Internet's Red Pill-Blue Pill Dilemma | HackerNoon
Gender-based abuse is rampant online, perpetuated by the darker side of technology, leading to safety concerns and misconceptions about the seriousness of online violence towards women.
X shutdown and data blackout in Brazil: Opacity fosters toxic digital environments
Brazilian women in digital political spaces face harassment that silences important voices, risking the future of female participation in politics.
Smart but Depressed or Dumb but Happy: The Internet's Red Pill-Blue Pill Dilemma | HackerNoon
Gender-based abuse is rampant online, perpetuated by the darker side of technology, leading to safety concerns and misconceptions about the seriousness of online violence towards women.
Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan Olympic runner, tragically died from injuries after an attack by her former partner amid issues of gender-based violence.
Olympic Marathon Runner Dies After Being Set on Fire By Her Boyfriend
Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan runner, was tragically killed by domestic violence, emphasizing the urgent need to address gender-based violence.
Man Accused of Killing Ugandan Olympic Runner in Gasoline Attack Dies
A tragic incident of gender-based violence involving Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei has highlighted alarming rates of violence against women in Africa.
An Olympic Runner From Uganda Is Severely Burned in Gasoline Attack
A Ugandan runner was severely burned in a violent incident, highlighting the urgent issue of gender-based violence in athletics.
Thousands attend funeral of runner Rebecca Cheptegei who was set on fire by partner
Rebecca Cheptegei's death highlights the urgent need to address gender-based violence against female athletes in East Africa.
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.
Slain Olympic runner Cheptegei buried in Uganda
Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan Olympic runner, tragically died from injuries after an attack by her former partner amid issues of gender-based violence.
Olympic Marathon Runner Dies After Being Set on Fire By Her Boyfriend
Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan runner, was tragically killed by domestic violence, emphasizing the urgent need to address gender-based violence.
Man Accused of Killing Ugandan Olympic Runner in Gasoline Attack Dies
A tragic incident of gender-based violence involving Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei has highlighted alarming rates of violence against women in Africa.
An Olympic Runner From Uganda Is Severely Burned in Gasoline Attack
A Ugandan runner was severely burned in a violent incident, highlighting the urgent issue of gender-based violence in athletics.
Thousands attend funeral of runner Rebecca Cheptegei who was set on fire by partner
Rebecca Cheptegei's death highlights the urgent need to address gender-based violence against female athletes in East Africa.
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.
Australia's new 'men's behavior change' secretary says the job won't be easy
Australia appointed first official for Men's Behavior Change to tackle domestic violence.
Un algoritmo le dijo a la policia que ella estaba a salvo. Luego su esposo la mato
Spain relies on an algorithm, VioGen, to combat gender-based violence, but its effectiveness is debated due to fatal outcomes like Lobna Hemid's case.
Australia has spent 10 years trying to stop DV before it happens. Is that the best approach?
The domestic violence sector is facing turmoil and division despite new funding announced by the Prime Minister to combat violence against women.
Ugandan Olympian hospitalised after being set on fire
Rebecca Cheptegie suffered critical burns in a domestic violence attack after competing in the 2024 Olympics, raising concerns about athletes' safety in Kenya.
Australia: PM Albanese says domestic violence is a 'crisis' DW 04/29/2024
Domestic violence in Australia is labeled as a 'national crisis' by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, prompting calls for a national response and tougher laws against violence towards women.
Op-ed: Gender-based violence is Chicago's forgotten issue
Domestic violence and gender-based violence are not being adequately addressed in public safety debates.
Clearance rates for assaults against women are low and there is a lack of comprehensive, protective programs.
Australia's new 'men's behavior change' secretary says the job won't be easy
Australia appointed first official for Men's Behavior Change to tackle domestic violence.
Un algoritmo le dijo a la policia que ella estaba a salvo. Luego su esposo la mato
Spain relies on an algorithm, VioGen, to combat gender-based violence, but its effectiveness is debated due to fatal outcomes like Lobna Hemid's case.
Australia has spent 10 years trying to stop DV before it happens. Is that the best approach?
The domestic violence sector is facing turmoil and division despite new funding announced by the Prime Minister to combat violence against women.
Ugandan Olympian hospitalised after being set on fire
Rebecca Cheptegie suffered critical burns in a domestic violence attack after competing in the 2024 Olympics, raising concerns about athletes' safety in Kenya.
Australia: PM Albanese says domestic violence is a 'crisis' DW 04/29/2024
Domestic violence in Australia is labeled as a 'national crisis' by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, prompting calls for a national response and tougher laws against violence towards women.
Op-ed: Gender-based violence is Chicago's forgotten issue
Domestic violence and gender-based violence are not being adequately addressed in public safety debates.
Clearance rates for assaults against women are low and there is a lack of comprehensive, protective programs.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Warring parties committing widespread sexual violence' in Sudan: HRW
Sexual and gender-based violence, including rape and gang rape, led to death in Sudan conflict.
Tanya Plibersek Is Concerned About Kids Watching Anal Sex Porn
Pornography is being blamed for rising gender-based violence in Australia, but historical context and societal shifts suggest it is a red herring in addressing the root causes.
EU adopts first law tackling violence against women DW 05/07/2024
The EU passed its first law to combat violence against women, requiring countries to criminalize female genital mutilation, forced marriage, and online harassment.
Counter terror tactics help snare 24 of London's worst predators against women
New counter-terror tactics help catch predators in crimes against women in London.
Data-driven pilot project leads to significant arrests and convictions of suspects.
My daughter's murder tore me apart. So does knowing that killings like hers are preventable | Julie Devey
The campaign network Killed Women, co-founded by a mother who lost her daughter to domestic violence, has conducted a survey revealing the preventable nature of many of these crimes.
The report highlights the failure of authorities to act on warning signs and provide adequate protection for victims.
Gender-based violence in French universities: I decided something had to change'
Four out of ten students at Nantes University in France have experienced sexual and gender-based violence.
Over half of students in France do not feel safe in their academic institutions.
Student associations in France are working to combat gender-based violence and advocate for increased resources.
Silvana Estrada moves from fear to defiance in Latin Grammy-nominated 'Si Me Matan'
Mexican singer Silvana Estrada's song 'Si Me Matan' has inspired women's movements across the Spanish-speaking world.
Gender-based violence continues to be a major issue in Mexico, with 10 women or girls being killed by their partners or family members every day.
Senior Tory criticises own government over sex education plan for boys
The Women and Equalities Committee called for proposals to be rolled out in schools, which would focus on engaging boys in relationships and sex education lessons.
The government has said it will consider how to strengthen support and guidance to schools on the issue, but has not committed to adopting the recommendations from the cross-party group of MPs.
Student's Killing Pushes Italy to Confront Violence Against Women
Debate in Italian Senate over new law on protections for women centered around Giulia Cecchettin, a 22-year-old student whose violent death has sparked national attention.
The case highlights the pervasive issue of violence against women in Italy, where chauvinistic attitudes persist at all levels of society.
Italy's Interior Ministry has recorded over 100 cases of women killed this year by intimate partners, making the issue a pressing concern.
My daughter's murder tore me apart. So does knowing that killings like hers are preventable | Julie Devey
The campaign network Killed Women, co-founded by a mother who lost her daughter to domestic violence, has conducted a survey revealing the preventable nature of many of these crimes.
The report highlights the failure of authorities to act on warning signs and provide adequate protection for victims.
Gender-based violence in French universities: I decided something had to change'
Four out of ten students at Nantes University in France have experienced sexual and gender-based violence.
Over half of students in France do not feel safe in their academic institutions.
Student associations in France are working to combat gender-based violence and advocate for increased resources.
Silvana Estrada moves from fear to defiance in Latin Grammy-nominated 'Si Me Matan'
Mexican singer Silvana Estrada's song 'Si Me Matan' has inspired women's movements across the Spanish-speaking world.
Gender-based violence continues to be a major issue in Mexico, with 10 women or girls being killed by their partners or family members every day.
Senior Tory criticises own government over sex education plan for boys
The Women and Equalities Committee called for proposals to be rolled out in schools, which would focus on engaging boys in relationships and sex education lessons.
The government has said it will consider how to strengthen support and guidance to schools on the issue, but has not committed to adopting the recommendations from the cross-party group of MPs.
Student's Killing Pushes Italy to Confront Violence Against Women
Debate in Italian Senate over new law on protections for women centered around Giulia Cecchettin, a 22-year-old student whose violent death has sparked national attention.
The case highlights the pervasive issue of violence against women in Italy, where chauvinistic attitudes persist at all levels of society.
Italy's Interior Ministry has recorded over 100 cases of women killed this year by intimate partners, making the issue a pressing concern.
Violence against women in Brazil reaches highest levels on record
Gender-based violence in Brazil reached historic highs in 2023, with cases of rape increasing, especially among underage survivors assaulted by family or acquaintances.
Zara Aleena's 'brutal' murder could have been prevented, says Aunt
Failure of state agencies contributed to Zara's death, highlighting significant under-resourcing issues and failures in risk assessment and decision-making processes.