violence against women

Oluwatoyin Salau Deserved So Much Better

All Black women do.
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India Executes 4 Men Convicted In High-Profile 2012 Delhi Gang Rape

The executions close the case that got international attention for exposing the scope of sexual violence against women in India and prompting demands for justice.
By Sheikh Saaliq and Rishabh Jain, AP

Here's How Inspiring Women Around The World Celebrated International Women's Day

Michelle Obama, Greta Thunberg, Emma Watson, Nancy Pelosi and many more shared what the day means to them.
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This Country Passed A Law Addressing Violence Against Women 5 Years Ago. It’s Failing In Many Ways.

Even after the passage of the Femicide Act, Brazil still struggles to identify and punish gender-based murders.
By Andrea Martinelli and Marcella Fernandes, HuffPost Brazil

Pope Francis Apologizes For 'Bad Example' Over Pilgrim Arm Slap

The pontiff smacked a woman’s arm after she grabbed him during a walkabout on New Year’s Eve. He used his first address of 2020 to say sorry.
By Crispian Balmer, Reuters

I've Represented Hundreds Of Women In Domestic Violence Cases. Here's What I Know.

If we really want to protect our daughters, it begins with how we raise our sons.
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This Country Is Known For Its Macho Rhetoric. Women Can No Longer Bear The Brunt Of It.

Violence against women is a huge problem in the country and, according to experts, politicians are helping normalize it.
By Andréa Martinelli and Marcella Fernandes, HuffPost Brazil

This Unflinching Photo Exhibit Unmasks Domestic Violence

Italy’s “Invisibility Is Not A Superpower” exhibition aims to show women that they’re not alone.
By Adalgisa Marrocco, HuffPost Italy

Latin American Governments Are Underestimating Data About Femicides

Officials statistics on women’s murders don't match the cases tracked by advocacy groups.
By Thalie Ponce, Yubelka Mendoza, HuffPost

Man Allegedly Killed Chicago College Student Because She Ignored Him

Ruth George was a sophomore studying to become a physical therapist.
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