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Women in technology
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

What's behind global femicide?

Femicide is a deeply rooted global issue that demands urgent attention and action.
Women in technology
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

What's behind global femicide?

Femicide is a deeply rooted global issue that demands urgent attention and action.
more#global-issue
#womens-rights
Left-wing politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Nell McCafferty told the country it didn't have to be this way. She held up a mirror and people hated her for it'

Nell McCafferty, a social justice advocate, will be honored with a mural in Derry this weekend.
Critical view of the gap between gender equality rhetoric and reality on International Women's Day.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago
Running

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.
Left-wing politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Nell McCafferty told the country it didn't have to be this way. She held up a mirror and people hated her for it'

Nell McCafferty, a social justice advocate, will be honored with a mural in Derry this weekend.
Critical view of the gap between gender equality rhetoric and reality on International Women's Day.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago
Running

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.
more#womens-rights
#mental-health
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I adore my children. I'm also scared that one day my son will kill me

Many women live in fear of their sons, who struggle with mental health and social issues, reflecting a systemic failure in support.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

More than 170 mothers killed by their sons in 15 years in UK, report reveals

Significant number of UK women killed by sons highlights the serious issue of matricide.
Mental illness and substance abuse are key factors contributing to these murders.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I adore my children. I'm also scared that one day my son will kill me

Many women live in fear of their sons, who struggle with mental health and social issues, reflecting a systemic failure in support.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

More than 170 mothers killed by their sons in 15 years in UK, report reveals

Significant number of UK women killed by sons highlights the serious issue of matricide.
Mental illness and substance abuse are key factors contributing to these murders.
more#mental-health
#protests
fromeuronews
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

President Milei's homophobic comments spark protests across Argentina

Public protests erupted in Argentina after President Milei's controversial remarks on LGBTQ+ rights and his plans to repeal femicide from the penal code.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
fromeuronews
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

President Milei's homophobic comments spark protests across Argentina

Public protests erupted in Argentina after President Milei's controversial remarks on LGBTQ+ rights and his plans to repeal femicide from the penal code.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
more#protests
#violence-against-women
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

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.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
11 months ago

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.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

We're coming for you,' English police chief tells domestic abusers

A new approach is being adopted to address domestic abuse and enhance policing effectiveness in Avon and Somerset.
The initiative emphasizes the need for early intervention and a comprehensive understanding of perpetrator behavior.
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago
US news

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.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

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.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
11 months ago

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.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

We're coming for you,' English police chief tells domestic abusers

A new approach is being adopted to address domestic abuse and enhance policing effectiveness in Avon and Somerset.
The initiative emphasizes the need for early intervention and a comprehensive understanding of perpetrator behavior.
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago
US news

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.
more#violence-against-women
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
#domestic-violence
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago
JavaScript

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.
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago
New York City

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.
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago
JavaScript

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.
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago
New York City

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.
more#domestic-violence
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Writing

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.
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