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The article discusses the need for legal recognition of 'femicide' in Greece, highlighting the ongoing violence against women and the absence of specific laws addressing this issue.

A Brazilian man was arrested for allegedly strangling his wife with a cell phone charger and then attempting to pass her death off as suicide.

The family of Nahuel Lau de Hoz, accused of murdering Malena Maidana, alleges they have been threatened and had an arson attempt against their home.

A 31-year-old pregnant woman was found dead in her home in Kolonos, Greece, leading to the arrest of her 38-year-old partner as authorities investigate potential femicide.

Gino Cecchettin, following the death of his daughter, advocates against violence towards women and will speak at the Ariston stage regarding his foundation’s efforts.

Silvana Germann de Aguiar, a 48-year-old woman, has been registered as a potential victim of femicide in Rio Grande do Sul after being missing since January 24, 2026.

A man was sentenced to 40 years and 5 months for the femicide of his partner, a nurse, in Poços de Caldas, Brazil.

A man was arrested after allegedly setting his partner on fire in Sarandi, Paraná, Brazil.

The murder of a Chechen woman in Nice has sparked protests among local Chechen women who are challenging oppressive patriarchal traditions.

A woman in São Paulo was stabbed by her ex-partner during an argument, highlighting ongoing issues of femicide in Brazil.

Civil society organizations in Kenya are urging the government to submit a Cabinet memorandum aimed at addressing femicide following a deadline set by the President.

A recent Ipsos survey revealed that 49% of Brazilians consider crime and violence their primary concerns as of February, up from 41% in January.

The UN reports that approximately 50,000 women and girls were killed globally in 2024, highlighting the urgent issue of violence against women.

The UN human rights chief has condemned the escalating threats to women's rights and the rampant femicide occurring globally.

Most women victims of femicide reported this week in Greater São Paulo and the countryside had protective measures against their aggressors.

Porto Alegre has witnessed its first conviction under the new femicide law, with a man sentenced to 24 years for killing his partner.

Horacio Grasso, a former police officer, faces new charges of sexual abuse against a relative while already embroiled in a femicide case.

Júlia Gabriela Bravin Trovão was murdered following a history of reported abuse, having filed 10 police reports against her ex-partner with inadequate judicial protection.

A man fatally stabbed a 38-year-old woman after she refused to kiss him, with the attack witnessed by her young son.

A 22-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend inside a store at the Golden Square shopping mall in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil.

A nurse involved in confirming a femicide in Ezeiza, Argentina, has been accused of stealing the victim's cellphone after she was murdered.

A 39-year-old woman was murdered in Bahia, Brazil, with her partner being the prime suspect who was later found dead at the scene.

A psychologist is being tried for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, who was shot in the face, in Recife, Brazil.

The investigation into the femicide of Malena Maidana has led to the arrest of a 22-year-old suspect identified through security cameras.

A 26-year-old woman was brutally murdered in Ezeiza, Argentina, with multiple stab wounds, and a suspect has been arrested.

A 37-year-old man was arrested in São Paulo after being caught on security cameras stabbing his ex-girlfriend in a public street.

A man has been arrested in Grenoble on suspicion of murdering his partner, whose body was discovered at their home in Chavanoz, Isère.

The article highlights the grim reality of femicides, reminding readers that these women are not just statistics, but individuals impacted by gender-based violence.

The mother of Priscila Versão, a 22-year-old woman murdered by her boyfriend, has revealed that her daughter was in an abusive relationship and had suffered previous episodes of violence.

Antônio Márcio Silva de Castro was sentenced to 66 years, 10 months and 15 days for the premeditated murders of his ex-partner and her boyfriend in Manaus.

In a groundbreaking case in Córdoba, Argentina, three prosecutors are being accused in connection with the femicide of Nora Dalmasso, with a court decision expected by May 28.

A series of challenging events unfolded in Brazil, including severe flooding leading to critical dangers and ongoing significant legal trials.

A man in Bahia, Brazil, has been arrested on suspicion of femicide after claiming his girlfriend died from feeling unwell, but investigations revealed signs of violence and prior injuries.

A series of news highlights from the South Minas region, including a building collapse in Ubá and various ongoing legal cases.

A friend of a woman who previously had her legs amputated due to a hit-and-run incident has herself become a victim of femicide in Brazil.

A nurse in Brazil recounts her harrowing experience of surviving an attempted femicide by her ex-husband, who was later arrested after turning himself in.

A man killed his girlfriend in a jealous rage before committing suicide in Alagoas, Brazil.

Brazilian Congressman Mendonça Filho is considering limiting or eliminating the sentence progression rights for individuals convicted of femicide as part of a constitutional amendment proposal.

A man has been arrested in Ceará, Brazil, for the stabbing murder of his ex-girlfriend, Aldecina Albuquerque, shortly after the crime occurred.

A woman was found dead in Mostardas, Brazil, with police investigating the case as a potential femicide and searching for the main suspect, her partner.

Aldecina Albuquerque, a 43-year-old woman, was fatally stabbed by her ex-partner in Boa Viagem, Ceará, while riding her motorcycle.

A community garden in Boa Esperança, Brazil, honors Mariene Aparecida Faria, a 24-year-old woman murdered by her boyfriend, symbolizing memory and resistance against femicide.

A 50-year-old woman was stabbed to death in Coxim, Brazil, leading to the arrest of her husband and son on charges related to the incident.

A man was arrested after stabbing his ex-girlfriend at a bus terminal in Manaus, Brazil, following a dispute over their ended relationship.

At least 4,116 children, adolescents, and individuals with disabilities have been left without support due to femicide cases in Brazil since January 2023, according to a study by Lesfem.

The Ministry of Equality in Spain is urging for better protective measures for victims of gender violence following recent incidents involving anti-abuse bracelets.

A 37-year-old woman named Maria José de Souza was fatally stabbed on her birthday in Morrinhos, Brazil, allegedly by a co-worker.

The cell phone of murdered businesswoman Ana Karolina and her ex-husband's motorcycle were discovered by the police as they investigate her death as a potential femicide.

Gisele Alves Santana, a military police officer, was found dead, and her family disputes claims of suicide, suggesting she was a victim of femicide amid reports of a troubled relationship with her husband.

A student in Rondônia has been charged with the murder of his professor after she reportedly rejected his advances, leading to a fatal stabbing inside the college.