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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.

Home is the most dangerous place for women, says global femicide report

The home is the most dangerous place for women, with an alarming rate of femicide committed by partners or family members.

Partner violence is often deadly in Germany DW 11/08/2024

In 2023, 155 women were killed in Germany by partners or ex-partners, raising alarm over femicide and legal inadequacies.

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.

Germany records rise in violence against women DW 11/25/2024

All forms of violence against women are increasing in Germany, with alarming statistics showing 360 femicides in 2023 alone.

Killed women count: 80 women allegedly killed by men in UK in 2024

The Guardian highlights the epidemic of violence against women by documenting each woman's death and the associated alleged perpetrators.

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.

Home is the most dangerous place for women, says global femicide report

The home is the most dangerous place for women, with an alarming rate of femicide committed by partners or family members.

Partner violence is often deadly in Germany DW 11/08/2024

In 2023, 155 women were killed in Germany by partners or ex-partners, raising alarm over femicide and legal inadequacies.

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.

Germany records rise in violence against women DW 11/25/2024

All forms of violence against women are increasing in Germany, with alarming statistics showing 360 femicides in 2023 alone.

Killed women count: 80 women allegedly killed by men in UK in 2024

The Guardian highlights the epidemic of violence against women by documenting each woman's death and the associated alleged perpetrators.
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#violence-against-women

The Guardian view on femicide: why we count the women who die

Femicide, meaning the killing of women by men, highlights a serious societal issue requiring recognition and action.
The UK recorded at least 50 alleged killings of women by men this year, signaling urgent attention needed.

Black women in London face higher femicide rates

Black women in London face a crisis with higher femicide rates and a disproportionate impact compared to other ethnic groups.

U.N. report: 85,000 cases of femicide in 2023. And that's likely an undercount

Femicide is a global issue, with an estimated 85,000 cases in 2023, primarily caused by intimate partners or family members.

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.

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.

Protests in Kenya Demand Action Over a Spate of Brutal Murders of Women

Kenya faces a crisis of femicide, prompting nationwide protests demanding government action and justice for victims.

The Guardian view on femicide: why we count the women who die

Femicide, meaning the killing of women by men, highlights a serious societal issue requiring recognition and action.
The UK recorded at least 50 alleged killings of women by men this year, signaling urgent attention needed.

Black women in London face higher femicide rates

Black women in London face a crisis with higher femicide rates and a disproportionate impact compared to other ethnic groups.

U.N. report: 85,000 cases of femicide in 2023. And that's likely an undercount

Femicide is a global issue, with an estimated 85,000 cases in 2023, primarily caused by intimate partners or family members.

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.

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.

Protests in Kenya Demand Action Over a Spate of Brutal Murders of Women

Kenya faces a crisis of femicide, prompting nationwide protests demanding government action and justice for victims.
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#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.

Protect us alive, not dead': how women are starting to be heard on femicide in Ivory Coast

Women and girls in Grand-Bassam, Ivory Coast, march against femicide and gender-based violence, demonstrating unity and resilience in the fight for their rights.

Police fire tear gas at Kenya protesters rallying against femicide

Protests against gender-based violence in Kenya were met with police violence, raising concerns about human rights and the sincerity of government commitments to end femicide.

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.

Protect us alive, not dead': how women are starting to be heard on femicide in Ivory Coast

Women and girls in Grand-Bassam, Ivory Coast, march against femicide and gender-based violence, demonstrating unity and resilience in the fight for their rights.

Police fire tear gas at Kenya protesters rallying against femicide

Protests against gender-based violence in Kenya were met with police violence, raising concerns about human rights and the sincerity of government commitments to end femicide.

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
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#italy

Man jailed for life for murder of university student that horrified Italy

Turetta sentenced to life for brutal femicide, highlighting Italy's pressing issue with violence against women.

We need a cultural revolution': femicide victim's family seek change in Italy

Elena Cecchettin's passionate call for a cultural revolution after her sister's femicide highlights the urgent need to address violence against women in Italy.

Man jailed for life for murder of university student that horrified Italy

Turetta sentenced to life for brutal femicide, highlighting Italy's pressing issue with violence against women.

We need a cultural revolution': femicide victim's family seek change in Italy

Elena Cecchettin's passionate call for a cultural revolution after her sister's femicide highlights the urgent need to address violence against women in Italy.
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These senators are key to the approval of cabinet picks. Plus, Thanksgiving recipes

Trump announced leadership nominees for the CDC and FDA; their approval may face Senate challenges.
Senate Republicans are key players in nominee confirmations and potential opposition.
Leonard Leo aims to strengthen conservative influence in culture.

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.
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Domestic abuse commissioner needed to tackle femicide in Northern Ireland, charity says

Northern Ireland faces one of Europe's highest femicide rates, meriting urgent establishment of a domestic abuse commissioner to address systemic failures.

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.

Domestic abuse commissioner needed to tackle femicide in Northern Ireland, charity says

Northern Ireland faces one of Europe's highest femicide rates, meriting urgent establishment of a domestic abuse commissioner to address systemic failures.

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.
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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

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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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