violence against women

HuffPost Her Stories: Witch Hunts Are Back — And Now They’re Targeting Female Activists

Plus: Outgoing Rep. Katie Hill blasts a culture of misogyny.
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Witch Hunts Are Back — And This Time They're Targeting Female Activists

Silvia Federici, author of "Caliban and the Witch," speaks to HuffPost Brazil about a new kind of witch hunt and how it aims to control outspoken women.
By Andrea Martinelli, HuffPost Brazil

She Dedicated Her Life To The Military. Why Didn't It Protect Her From Abuse?

A HuffPost investigation found that the military routinely ignores domestic violence by service members, with devastating consequences.
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HuffPost Her Stories: This Country Is Debating How To Address Violence Against Women

Plus: Photos celebrating women’s natural skin types.
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This Country Is Debating How To Legally Address Violence Against Women

The nation is split over whether the term “femicide” — the killing of women because they’re women — should be added to the penal code.
By Marine Le Breton, HuffPost France

HuffPost Her Stories: Don't Tell Me To Smile

Plus: Why are women still doing Bikram yoga?
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This Woman Walked Her Dog Across Italy To Bring Attention To Violence Against Women

Martina Pastorino traveled over 400 miles on foot to deliver the message that "to be a woman is to be strong."
By Luciana Matarese, HuffPost Italy

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Says Gender Needs To Be Part Of Gun Violence Conversation

Time and again, mass shooters have had a history of misogyny, toxic masculinity and violence against women.
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How A Feminist Activist Found Herself Working With Biden In The White House

Lynn Rosenthal, first-ever adviser on violence against women, reflects on her long career fighting for women’s rights.
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Teen Who Refused To Drop Sexual Harassment Charges Burned To Death

The Bangladeshi 18-year-old told police her school principal had repeatedly touched her inappropriately.
By JULHAS ALAM, AP