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Published on 09:23 GMT

Courts serve long jail time in two domestic violence cases, including on parolee

A Northern Cape man who stabbed his former girlfriend while out on parole for murdering another ex has been sentenced to a 22-year jail term. In the North West, a man who fatally shot his wife and her daughter must serve 25 years behind bars. In her ruling …

Source: Herald (South Africa) - Neutral
Published on 04:49 GMT

Court remands fisherman caught in viral domestic violence video

The Ghana Police Service has officially confirmed that Nii Baah Afful, the suspect involved in an update to our earlier report, in a domestic violence case, has been remanded into police custody. A statement issued by the Regional Public Affairs Unit of …

Source: GhanaWeb - Neutral
Published on Mar 25, 2025

"Enough is Enough": Erbil women protest domestic violence injustice

2025-03-25T22:26:53+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ Dozens of women gathered in front of Erbil Citadel on Tuesday, calling for justice for victims of domestic violence and accountability for perpetrators. Activist Vian Hussein told …

Source: Shafaq News - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 25, 2025

Mexican Artist’s Embroidery Unravels Global Gender Violence Crisis

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Source: Hyperallergic - Left-wing
Published on Mar 25, 2025

OPINION | Churches must elevate sidelined women’s voices to fight the scourge of gender-based violence

In SA today, gender-based violence (GBV) remains a scourge that undermines the very fabric of our society. While the roots of GBV are multiple, it is becoming increasingly evident that certain institutions, not least among them our religious communities, …

Source: Sowetan - Neutral
Published on Mar 25, 2025

Commitment to preventing online gender-based violence reaffirmed

The Community Development Department (JAPEM) remains committed to preventing gender-based violence, including online threats, and supporting survivors, said Acting Director Dayang Fauziah binti Haji Mohd Salleh in her closing remarks at a recent roundtable …

Source: Borneo Bulletin - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Mar 25, 2025

$110.6M for gender-based violence services

The federal government has made a commitment of $110.6 million to deliver more frontline family, domestic and sexual violence services in New South Wales. This funding comes as a renewal of the five-year National Partnership Agreement on Family, Domestic …

Source: Council - Center-left
Published on Mar 25, 2025

FIDA tasks men on curtailing gender-based violence

Creating a counter-narrative against the patriarchal system, the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) has tasked men to see themselves as partners with women to end gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria. FIDA made this assertion during the …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 25, 2025

Violence and sexist harassment against female MPs ‘rife across Asia-Pacific’

Sexism, harassment and violence against women are rife in parliaments across the Asia-Pacific region, according to a damning report published on Tuesday that lays bare the scale of abuse faced by women in politics. Based on interviews with 150 female MPs …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Mar 25, 2025

‘Shine a light on the monster and it will go away’: Academic pushes transparency to combat violence

Recently, the Australian Industry Group said “entrenched problems in the construction industry” need to be addressed following a report from The Syndey Morning Herald outlining harassment experienced by women in the industry. One report cited a woman …

Source: Human Resources Director Australia - Label Pending
Published on Mar 25, 2025

DRC: Mass violence against women during prison escapes, victims of freed criminals at risk across the country

Kinshasa, Kisangani, Paris, 25 March 2025. In the midst of the March 23 Movement’s (M23) push into North and South Kivu in eastern DRC, by the end of January 2025, thousands of prisoners escaped from prisons due to the disintegration of local authorities. …

Source: International Federation for Human Rights - Center-left
Published on Mar 24, 2025

Opinion: What we can learn about gender-based violence from the Democratic Republic of Congo

The following piece is an opinion and does not reflect the views of The Eagle and its staff. All opinions are edited for grammar, style and argument structure and fact-checked, but the opinions are the writer’s own. Editor’s Note: This article contains …

Source: The Eagle - Washington D.C. - Label Pending
Published on Mar 24, 2025

Prime Minister calls for urgent reforms to address gender-based violence

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya called for urgent reforms to address gender-based violence in Sri Lanka. The Prime Minister said that gender-based violence and discrimination remain prevalent in society. Addressing these issues requires urgent legal …

Source: Colombo Gazette - Label Pending
Published on Mar 24, 2025

Parliamentarians tee off against gender-based violence

As South Africans commemorated Human Rights Day, parliamentarians took to the greens for the annual golf day, uniting in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV). The event, sponsored by several organisations including the Sekunjalo Group, was held at …

Source: Cape Times - Pro-Government
Published on Mar 24, 2025

Catholic sisters at UN session speak out against 'crisis' of gender-based violence

Today Global Sisters Report launches "Out of the Shadows: Confronting Violence Against Women," a yearlong series on the ways Catholic sisters are responding to this global phenomenon. The series begins with an examination of how the issue has …

Source: National Catholic Reporter - Neutral
Published on Mar 24, 2025

Domestic Violence and Maternal Mortality Are Rising. The NIH Just Defunded a Project to Study Both.

Mother Jones illustration; Unsplash Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. Rebecca Fielding-Miller, an associate professor of public health at the University of California, San Diego, was …

Source: Mother Jones - Left-wing
Published on Mar 23, 2025

Ukrainian women speak out about rise in gender-based violence during war

At night, the streets are often pitch-black. Damage to Ukraine's energy infrastructure over the past year has led to frequent power cuts. Women have reported being followed through the darkness and abused by men, with no way of identifying who they are …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral
Published on 07:32 GMT

LNP refuses to implement Queensland Human Rights Act review recommendations

Queensland’s state government has rejected recommendations that would have required victims of crime to be treated with respect, and protected rights to adequate housing and the right to be free from gender-based violence. The recommendations were …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Mar 24, 2025

Prada's 'Fashion Expressions' Program Uses Fashion Education to Fight Gender Based Violence

Since 2021, Prada has partnered with UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, on the "Fashion Expressions: The Stories She Wears" project. It's a program that aims to empower women and girls around the world through …

Source: Teen Vogue - Left-wing

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 10:47 GMT

South Africa's journey towards human rights and social justice

By Nomonde Mnukwa Human rights play a vital role in South Africa’s democracy, serving as the foundation for promoting and protecting individual dignity, freedom and well-being. From the devastation of over 300 years of colonisation and apartheid, South …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 07:12 GMT

Watermelon Pictures to Distribute Award-Winning Film, Exception

Watermelon Pictures to Distribute Award-Winning Film, Exception, Starring Waleed Zuaiter, about silencing of Palestinian Academics in America HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- M Film Lab and Open Screenplay …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 06:50 GMT

Jim Marter Issues Statement on Comments Made by Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Calls on Congresswoman Underwood to Denounce

OSWEGO, IL, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jim Marter, Republican candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 14th District, is calling on Congresswoman Lauren Underwood to publicly condemn the offensive and insensitive remarks made …

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Published on March 25, 2025 - 20:19 GMT

New Hampshire bill seeks exemption to law banning child marriage

If passed into law, New Hampshire's Bill H.B. 433 would allow an adult of any age who is on active duty in the military to legally marry a 17-year-old. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Less than three months …

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Published on March 24, 2025 - 09:23 GMT

We need to stand up for the human rights of all people

Dear Fellow South African, Last week we observed Human Rights Day, a day that honours the 69 unarmed protestors who were killed by the apartheid police in Sharpeville on 21 March 1960. Since the advent of democracy, we have strived to build a society that …

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Published on March 24, 2025 - 09:07 GMT

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: Human Rights Day commemorative event

Deputy President Paul Mashatile Minister of Arts and Culture, Gayton Mackenzie Premier of the Eastern Cape. Oscar Mabuyane Executive Mayor of Nelson Bay Municipality Cllr. Babalwa Lobishe. Good afternoon Let me start by passing my sincere condolences to …

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Published on March 24, 2025 - 09:01 GMT

Minister Nomakhosazana Meth commemorates Human Rights Day

The Minister of Employment and Labour, Ms. Nomakhosazana Meth extends well wishes to fellow South Africans on the occasion of the commemoration of Human Rights Day. Human Rights Day is rooted in the Sharpeville Massacre of 21 March 1960, when apartheid …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 01:27 GMT

Philippines: Renewed hope for displaced families in Basilan

To help address the needs of these displaced families, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), a humanitarian organization that strives to protect and assist victims of armed conflict, conducted an evaluation of Asniah’s village to determine …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 12:39 GMT

A Write-In Candidate for Thornton Township Supervisor Who Prioritizes People

Thornton Township Supervisor, LaShunte Walton, Write-In candidate, Chicago community leader, Thornton Township election, fiscal responsibility THORNTON TOWNSHIP, IL, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LaShunte Walton, a dedicated …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 10:50 GMT

Naples Soccer Academy Welcomes Andrew Reinke to Board of Directors

NAPLES, FL, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Naples Soccer Academy (NSA) is a club-neutral 501(c)3 non-profit, dedicated solely to advancing female youth soccer training and development in Southwest Florida. (EIN-99-2663889) Is …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 07:12 GMT

Watermelon Pictures to Distribute Award-Winning Film, Exception

Watermelon Pictures to Distribute Award-Winning Film, Exception, Starring Waleed Zuaiter, about silencing of Palestinian Academics in America HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- M Film Lab and Open Screenplay …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 06:50 GMT

Jim Marter Issues Statement on Comments Made by Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Calls on Congresswoman Underwood to Denounce

OSWEGO, IL, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jim Marter, Republican candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 14th District, is calling on Congresswoman Lauren Underwood to publicly condemn the offensive and insensitive remarks made …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 06:19 GMT

NEA Foundation Launches Global Learning Edcamp to Empower Educators Worldwide

Produced in Partnership with Actionable Innovations Global WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The NEA Foundation is proud to announce its third annual Global Learning Edcamp, a groundbreaking virtual convening …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 05:09 GMT

SUCCESSFUL LANDING OF THE UKRAINIAN FLAG ON THE MOON, Lunar Museum of Art Showcases Iconic Ukrainian Art on the Moon

KYIV, UKRAINE, March 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Earlier this month,” the Lunar Museum of Art’s (“LUMA”) remarkable collection of digital art and cultural artifacts landed on the Moon, after being launched by a SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. The …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 01:12 GMT

GEORGIA LEGISLATURE PASSES "REASONABLE CHILDHOOD INDEPENDENCE" LAW

Last year Brittany Patterson was arrested there when her son walked to the store. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Just a few months after Georgia mom Brittany Patterson was arrested for not knowing that her son, …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 00:07 GMT

Future Forward Women U.S. Gender Wage Gap Report Shows Gender Pay Gap Here Until 2068, Longer for Black and Latina Women

The report ranks all 50 states for wage equality and shows the pay gap has narrowed by just one percent. The gap could continue for 40+ more years. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Report: The U.S. Gender …

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Published on March 25, 2025 - 20:19 GMT

New Hampshire bill seeks exemption to law banning child marriage

If passed into law, New Hampshire's Bill H.B. 433 would allow an adult of any age who is on active duty in the military to legally marry a 17-year-old. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Less than three months …

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Published on March 25, 2025 - 19:30 GMT

Help TinySuperheroes® Reach 5 Million Kids

SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TinySuperheroes, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering children facing medical challenges, is launching an ambitious crowdfunding campaign to reach and impact 5 million kids in …

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Published on March 25, 2025 - 17:15 GMT

YWCA Greater Los Angeles Unveils 2024-2029 Strategic Plan

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YWCA Greater Los Angeles is proud to announce the launch of its 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap to enhance, elevate, and empower our community. This plan …

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Published on March 25, 2025 - 16:53 GMT

Judge Glenda Hatchett to Receive ElevateMeD Trailblazer Award at Ignite Atlanta

Renowned Judge, Advocate, and TV Personality Honored for Her Commitment to Justice and Equity in Healthcare ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ElevateMeD is honored to announce that the esteemed Judge Glenda Hatchett will …

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Published on March 25, 2025 - 16:07 GMT

Catholic Charities of Northwest California Hosts Virtual ‘Know Your Rights’ Workshops to Empower Immigrant Communities

Free, virtual workshops on March 26 and 27 offer legal guidance, safety planning, and community support for immigrants and allies across Northern California. ROHNERT PARK, CA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Catholic …

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Published on March 25, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

iACT Launches AMPLIFi, a Community-led Media Project in Chad and CAR

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iACT is thrilled to announce the launch of AMPLIFi: an iACT Media Project. This community-led project directly takes on iACT’s mission to partner, resource, and amplify, by co- …

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Published on March 25, 2025 - 14:39 GMT

MARCH 25th IS NATIONAL CEREBAL PALSY AWARENESS DAY IN THE UNITED STATES

Highlighting the Most Common Lifelong Motor Impairment Affecting more than 1,000,000 Americans & 17,000,000 People Worldwide NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- March 25th, 2025, marks the 19th National Cerebral …

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Published on March 25, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Illinois Dog Bite Legislation: How Zneimer & Zneimer P.C. Protects Victims’ Rights Under Updated Laws

Chicago Law Firm Closely Tracks Legal Developments in Dog Bite Cases CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Illinois law places clear liability on dog owners when their pets bite or attack individuals without …

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Published on March 25, 2025 - 13:27 GMT

Texas Women’s Foundation Releases New Data on the Economic Impact of the Wage Gap in Texas

Closing the wage gap could add more than $60.1 billion annually to the Texas economy DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As a follow-on to its 2024 Economic Issues for Women in Texas Report, Texas Women’s Foundation ( …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 01:27 GMT

Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC office in Gaza damaged, civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected

The escalation of hostilities in Gaza over the past week has had significant humanitarian impacts, with hundreds of civilians killed, some of whom remain buried under rubble while others have been left behind unable to be rescued. New evacuation orders and …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 01:27 GMT

Philippines: Renewed hope for displaced families in Basilan

To help address the needs of these displaced families, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), a humanitarian organization that strives to protect and assist victims of armed conflict, conducted an evaluation of Asniah’s village to determine …

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Published on March 25, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

With U.S. Department of Education Under Threat, K Altman Law Warns of Risks to College Students' Rights

Proposed cuts to Dept. of Education threaten student due process in Title IX cases. K Altman Law urges students to know their rights now. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The proposed Executive Order to …

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