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Just as the word explains itself, femicide is the killing of women for reasons other than their gender and is a widespread problem that plagues communities all over the world. These women are mostly targeted by their own families, partners and strangers and we are left to wonder if women will one day see a…

The recent online controversy with men choosing to put friends before their spouses when they are giving birth highlights a pervasive social problem in Nigeria: how men have little regard for their pregnant spouses and don’t see childbirth as a life-or-death situation. This school of thought is quite insensitive and baffling considering the startlingly high…

Femicide is still happening worldwide, with women being killed because they are female. These women are mostly targeted by their own families and partners and we are left to wonder if women will one day see a respite from this issue.  Most cases of femicide are not reported or documented. To address this issue, we…

The reports of femicide remain an ongoing occurrence all over the world as women continue to lose their lives because of their gender. These women are mostly targeted by their own families and partners and we are left to wonder if women will one day see a respite from this issue. Femicide cases are grossly…

Violence in eastern DRC has displaced 6.9M, worsened by rebel activities and natural disasters. Urgent global aid is needed to protect displaced people.

Global Gender Gap Index 2024 reveals progress worldwide, led by Europe with Iceland on top. Disparities remain in the global economic and political sectors, urging action for gender equality.

The global femicide crisis is driven by gender-based violence, often by family/partners. Underreported cases demand urgent action. The US and India lead among the 133 cases found for May.

Sudanese women, facing displacement, famine, and sexual violence, show resilience and advocate for peace. Their inclusion is vital for lasting solutions.