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Homeless migrant ranting about 'disdain for female police officers' beats up cop at Port Authority Bus Terminal

A migrant assaulted a rookie female cop at Port Authority, expressing hatred for women in law enforcement during the attack.
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Deadliest place for women is home, says UN report on gender violence

The home is the most dangerous place for women and girls, with 60% of femicides perpetrated by intimate partners or family members.

One in five women in Australia found to have experienced stalking most by a man they knew

One in five women in Australia have experienced stalking, predominantly by men they know, highlighting a significant issue of interpersonal violence.

An Algorithm Told Police She Was Safe. Then Her Husband Killed Her.

Spain relies on algorithm VioGen to combat gender violence, impacting decision-making and sometimes leading to fatal consequences for victims.

Deadliest place for women is home, says UN report on gender violence

The home is the most dangerous place for women and girls, with 60% of femicides perpetrated by intimate partners or family members.

One in five women in Australia found to have experienced stalking most by a man they knew

One in five women in Australia have experienced stalking, predominantly by men they know, highlighting a significant issue of interpersonal violence.

An Algorithm Told Police She Was Safe. Then Her Husband Killed Her.

Spain relies on algorithm VioGen to combat gender violence, impacting decision-making and sometimes leading to fatal consequences for victims.
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Kanye West Accused, in New Lawsuit, of Sexual Assault During 2010 Music Video Shoot

Kanye West is facing legal action due to allegations of sexual assault against model Jenifer An during a 2010 music video shoot.

'I'm not sure I have a female friend that has not experienced sexual violence' - meet the men taking on toxic masculinity

Men in Ireland are actively working to change attitudes and prevent violence against women.
#womens-rights

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.

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.

We are tired, angry and mad': 180,000 women march in Mexico City

Women in Mexico City gathered for a large march on International Women's Day.
The march aimed to highlight the issue of violence against women in Mexico.

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.

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.

We are tired, angry and mad': 180,000 women march in Mexico City

Women in Mexico City gathered for a large march on International Women's Day.
The march aimed to highlight the issue of violence against women in Mexico.
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UNICEF: Over 370 million girls have faced sexual violence DW 10/10/2024

UNICEF reports that 1 in 8 girls globally is affected by sexual violence before age 18, impacting around 370 million girls.

Violence against women: Have big cases led to protections? DW 10/06/2024

Gender-based violence is a global epidemic, affecting nearly one in three women, necessitating both awareness and legal reform for effective change.
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Paris will name sport venue in honour of Rebecca Cheptegei, mayor announces

Paris honors Rebecca Cheptegei with a dedicated sports facility following her tragic death, highlighting issues of violence and the importance of equality.

Paris to honor Olympic runner killed in Kenya

Paris will honor Rebecca Cheptegei, the Ugandan marathoner murdered in a hate crime, with the naming of a sports facility in her memory.

Paris will name sport venue in honour of Rebecca Cheptegei, mayor announces

Paris honors Rebecca Cheptegei with a dedicated sports facility following her tragic death, highlighting issues of violence and the importance of equality.

Paris to honor Olympic runner killed in Kenya

Paris will honor Rebecca Cheptegei, the Ugandan marathoner murdered in a hate crime, with the naming of a sports facility in her memory.
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The Cheap Tricks of Me Too Thrillers

Me Too thrillers reiterate truths about rape culture but often lack deeper insights into survivors' emotional struggles and societal actions needed post-revelation.
#india

Is India a Safe Place for Women? Another Brutal Killing Raises the Question.

India's safety issue for women persists, highlighted by recent violent incidents and calls for urgent legal and societal reforms.

India is outraged at a young doctor's rape and murder. We have been here too often | Nilanjana Bhowmick

Violence against women continues to deter their workforce participation in India, despite numerous protests and reforms.

Is India a Safe Place for Women? Another Brutal Killing Raises the Question.

India's safety issue for women persists, highlighted by recent violent incidents and calls for urgent legal and societal reforms.

India is outraged at a young doctor's rape and murder. We have been here too often | Nilanjana Bhowmick

Violence against women continues to deter their workforce participation in India, despite numerous protests and reforms.
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Lords hears list of women killed this year

Baroness Casey honored women killed in 2022 on International Women's Day in the House of Lords.
Jess Phillips started the tradition of naming women killed by men in the House of Commons since 2015.

Lythgoe calls Abdul lawsuit 'worst form of character assassination' as another accuser surfaces

New sexual assault lawsuit against Nigel Lythgoe filed by same attorneys representing Paula Abdul and another accuser.
Jane Doe accuses Lythgoe of sexual assault, battery, gender violence, sexual harassment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, seeking unspecified damages.

The Jetty review could this be the new Happy Valley?

The Jetty transitions from a stereotypical thriller to a deep exploration of navigating a world filled with male violence.
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