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3 weeks ago

ICC arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over alleged persecution of women

International Criminal Court judges have issued arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over charges of persecuting women and girls.

fromThe Local France

4 weeks ago

Teen plotting attacks on women charged in France's first 'incel' case

A teenager identifying as an 'incel' was arrested with knives and charged with terrorist conspiracy in France.

Conflict brings increased sexualized violence to DR Congo DW 06/30/2025

The conflict in eastern DRC has led to a surge in sexual violence against women and children, especially amidst military attacks.

fromThe Washington Post

American arrested in killing of infant found with dead mother in Rome park

Italian authorities reported the arrest of an American man in Greece linked to the deaths of a mother and her baby found in central Rome.

UK news

Toronto

fromwww.cbc.ca

Man charged after 'unprovoked' assaults on several females at Union Station: police | CBC News

A man was arrested for multiple hate-motivated assaults against women at Toronto's Union Station, highlighting the issue of gender-based violence.

EU data protection

fromwww.cbc.ca

Texts, videos, stilettos: Making sense of evidence in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial | CBC News

The trial of five former Hockey Canada players accused of sexual assault highlights complex legal issues and the significant attention it has garnered.

#femicide

2 months ago

Black Lives Matter

Murdered live on TikTok Mexico's femicide crisis

Valeria Marquez's murder underscores Mexico's severe femicide crisis and may spur action against gender-based violence.

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Women worldwide march to demand end to violence, inequality

Global demonstrations demand action against femicide and gender-based violence on International Women's Day, highlighting urgent reforms for women's protection.

Protests in Buenos Aires oppose austerity measures, particularly the closure of the Ministry of Women.

Black Lives Matter

2 months ago

Murdered live on TikTok Mexico's femicide crisis

Valeria Marquez's murder underscores Mexico's severe femicide crisis and may spur action against gender-based violence.

Women in technology

Women worldwide march to demand end to violence, inequality

Global demonstrations demand action against femicide and gender-based violence on International Women's Day, highlighting urgent reforms for women's protection.

Protests in Buenos Aires oppose austerity measures, particularly the closure of the Ministry of Women.

Sexual harassment thrives in silence, even in gender-equality hotspots

Despite high gender equality rankings, sexual harassment remains underreported in Sweden, highlighting a disconnect between perceptions and reality.

3 months ago

After 2 years of war, Sudan no closer to peace DW 04/13/2025

Sudan's conflict has resulted in a major humanitarian crisis, with millions displaced and severe human rights abuses reported.

3 months ago

Women behind the lens: Through needle and thread, a quiet defiance of patriarchy'

When I asked to take her photograph, she suggested the main hall of her home, mentioning its lack of decoration and how the walls were bare except for a framed image of flowers and, notably, a photograph of all the men in the house.

Photography

Digital life

Most gender violence cases among Spanish children involve tech

Digital technology is a significant factor in gender-based violence cases affecting youth in Spain.

Growing concerns about childrenâs safety in the online sphere prompt discussions on protective measures.

#israel

Will Israel be held accountable for genocidal acts in Gaza?

The UN report reveals systematic sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinians, alleging genocidal acts by Israel.

UN experts accuse Israel of sexual and gender-based violence in Gaza

UN experts accuse Israeli forces of systemic gender-based violence in Gaza, with allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Israel dismisses UN report, claiming it relies on unverified sources and denying accusations of abuse.

fromThe Washington Post

U.N. report accuses Israel of sexual violence, 'genocidal acts' in Gaza

UN report accuses Israel of systematic gender-based violence during Gaza conflict, including attacks on fertility clinics and maternal healthcare.

Will Israel be held accountable for genocidal acts in Gaza?

The UN report reveals systematic sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinians, alleging genocidal acts by Israel.

UN experts accuse Israel of sexual and gender-based violence in Gaza

UN experts accuse Israeli forces of systemic gender-based violence in Gaza, with allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Israel dismisses UN report, claiming it relies on unverified sources and denying accusations of abuse.

fromThe Washington Post

U.N. report accuses Israel of sexual violence, 'genocidal acts' in Gaza

UN report accuses Israel of systematic gender-based violence during Gaza conflict, including attacks on fertility clinics and maternal healthcare.

UN Report: Israel's Sexual, Gender-Based Violence Against Palestinians Amounts to "Genocidal Acts"

Israeli military actions in Gaza constitute acts of genocide, especially against women's reproductive health, says a UN report.

fromFast Company

Why #MeToo founder Tarana Burke is already planning for the 2026 midterm elections

Tarana Burke emphasizes the ongoing relevance of the #MeToo movement and its future focus on interconnected social issues and political engagement.

NYC politics

fromwww.amny.com

Op-Ed | Why I left the NY City Council Women's Caucus | amNewYork

The author's resignation from the Women's Caucus highlights a failure to address gender-based violence against women.

#judicial-reform

'This is not a victim-centred justice system' - survivors of gender-based violence call for action

Survivors demand banning of counselling notes in gender-based violence trials to reform judicial system.

'This is not a victim-centred justice system' - survivors of sexual violence call for action

Survivors call for judicial reforms to ban the use of counselling notes in gender-based violence trials.

'This is not a victim-centred justice system' - survivors of gender-based violence call for action

Survivors demand banning of counselling notes in gender-based violence trials to reform judicial system.

'This is not a victim-centred justice system' - survivors of sexual violence call for action

Survivors call for judicial reforms to ban the use of counselling notes in gender-based violence trials.

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6 months ago

ICC to pursue arrest warrants over atrocities in Sudan's West Darfur

Criminality and gender-based violence are escalating in Darfur amid renewed conflict, prompting the ICC to pursue arrests related to atrocities.

8 months ago

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.

Miscellaneous

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9 months ago

Gender-based violence: What's being done to protect women? DW 10/06/2024

Gender-based violence is pervasive and requires significant legal and societal change to protect victims and enact justice.

'Stealthing' is finally illegal in this Australian state

The Queensland government has enacted stealthing laws, making the non-consensual removal of a condom during sex illegal and classifying it as rape, aligning with other states.

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#rebecca-cheptegei

New York City

Thousands attend funeral of runner Rebecca Cheptegei who was set on fire by partner

Writing

Murdered Uganda Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei's funeral march begins in Kenya

New York City

Thousands attend funeral of runner Rebecca Cheptegei who was set on fire by partner

Writing

Murdered Uganda Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei's funeral march begins in Kenya

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