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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Four women were killed in less than 15 days in Amapá: what is known and what the cases have in common

Four women have been murdered in Amapá, Brazil, in a span of less than two weeks, highlighting an alarming rise in gender-based violence.

Mar 22 • 17:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oluremi Tinubu condemns assault of women at Delta festival, demands justice

Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has condemned the brutal assault of women and girls during the Alue-Do Festival in Delta State, calling for justice and respect for women's rights.

Mar 22 • 16:41 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

WIMBIZ condemns sexual assault at Delta festival, pushes for gender bill

Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) has condemned the sexual assaults during a festival in Delta State, calling for urgent reforms to protect women's rights.

Mar 22 • 14:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman is murdered with stabbings and blows to the head on the Island of Santana, in Amapá

A 37-year-old woman, Camila Cardoso dos Santos, was brutally murdered on the Island of Santana in Amapá, Brazil, after being attacked with a knife and a piece of wood during an argument.

Mar 22 • 13:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Why NAPTIP didn’t detect ‘rape festival’ in Delta earlier — Agency

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons in Nigeria stated it was unaware of reported sexual assaults at a festival in Delta State due to the lack of an operational office in the state.

Mar 22 • 10:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carol Trinca case: young victim of femicide is buried amid tributes in Santarém

The funeral of Carol Trinca, a 26-year-old victim of femicide, was held in Santarém, Brazil, marked by emotional tributes from friends and family.

Mar 21 • 16:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NAPTIP condemns Delta festival assaults, backs arrest of suspects

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has condemned the sexual assaults of women during a festival in Delta State, Nigeria, and supports the arrest of the perpetrators.

Mar 21 • 08:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dossier points to mixed-race women as the majority among domestic violence victims in Campo Grande in 2025

A recent report indicates that mixed-race women comprise the majority of domestic violence victims in Campo Grande, Brazil, based on data from the first seven months of 2025.

Mar 20 • 21:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Violence Against Women: Spain's Legal Situation is Stricter

German actress Collien Fernandes has filed a complaint against her ex-husband in Spain, highlighting the country's tougher stance on gender-based violence compared to Germany.

Mar 20 • 14:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Court orders the arrest of man who attacked ex-girlfriend in elevator in Greater SP

A court in São Paulo has ordered the preventive arrest of a man who was filmed attacking his ex-girlfriend in an elevator, overturning a previous release decision.

Mar 20 • 12:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

The difficulties of access to Justice for women

Access to justice for women in Brazil highlights the challenges between legal formalities and the effectiveness of rights amid structural inequalities.

Mar 19 • 20:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

More than 25,000 victims of gender violence have been alerted since 2023 that their aggressor was a repeat offender

Over 25,000 victims of gender-based violence in Spain have been warned since 2023 that their assailant has a history of repeat offenses.

Mar 19 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lieutenant Colonel suspected of killing soldier wife is the first SP PM officer arrested for femicide since 2015, says Security Secretariat

Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Neto has been arrested on suspicion of killing his wife, soldier Gisele Alves, marking a significant case as he is the first São Paulo PM officer arrested for femicide since 2015.

Mar 19 • 05:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police indict man suspected of sharing intimate photos and videos of ex-girlfriend on adult site

A 23-year-old man has been indicted for sharing intimate images of his ex-girlfriend without her consent, which were posted on social media and an adult content website.

Mar 18 • 22:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Abuse in Quilmes: she was walking down the street and a young man groped her

A woman in Quilmes, Argentina, was groped by a young man while walking in broad daylight, prompting local outrage and calls for the assailant's identification.

Mar 18 • 14:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'We hope he goes to trial and is convicted,' says lawyer of the family of the PM killed in SP, after the arrest of the lieutenant colonel

The lawyer representing the family of Brazilian police officer Gisele Alves Santana, who was killed in São Paulo, expressed relief at the arrest of Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Neto, the prime suspect in her death, and hopes he will face trial and conviction for the alleged femicide.

Mar 18 • 13:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Daily Summary #1904: Iran attacks Israel after the death of a regime strongman; Reag Fund received R$ 1 billion from companies linked to the PCC; Even with Digital ECA, adult content sites still fail to check minors' ages

Iran has launched fragmentation bombs towards Tel Aviv following the death of a key regime figure.

Mar 18 • 11:52 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: SA Needs Stronger Partnerships, Not Promises, to Curb Gender-Based Violence

The article examines the implications of President Cyril Ramaphosa's declaration of gender-based violence as a national disaster in South Africa and the challenges of implementing effective solutions.

Mar 18 • 11:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Understand the rules for women to use pepper spray for personal defense

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has passed a law allowing women to possess and carry pepper spray for personal defense across the country.

Mar 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Two recidivist aggressors in the 13 murders of 2026: why does a case of machista violence become inactive?

The article discusses the troubling case of a recidivist aggressor involved in the murder of a woman in Spain, exploring the reasons why many cases of machista violence remain inactive despite the presence of significant warning signs.

Mar 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Namyangju Homicide’ Women’s Groups' Protest... ‘How long will we repeat the same funerals?’

Women's and human rights groups in South Korea have called for comprehensive government measures to address gender-based violence following a recent stalking murder in Namyangju.

Mar 17 • 07:39 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG urged to revive abandoned Ngwo borstal institute

The Federal Government of Nigeria has been called upon to rehabilitate the abandoned Borstal Training Institute in Ngwo to aid survivors of gender-based violence and juvenile offenders.

Mar 16 • 14:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Investigating a murder in Huesca as a possible case of gender-based violence

Authorities in Huesca are examining a woman's murder as a potential instance of gender-based violence, following the arrest of a male suspect in Cantabria with a history of related offenses.

Mar 16 • 13:41 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Women Activists Call for Urgent Cyber Law Reforms Amid Rising Online Gender-Based Violence

Women's rights activists in Uganda are demanding urgent reforms to cyber laws to better address online gender-based violence and the challenges posed by artificial intelligence.

Mar 16 • 12:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Politics without women naturalizes violence

Mato Grosso recorded a troubling rise in femicides, marking the highest number in five years and reflecting a systemic issue of gender-based violence.

Mar 16 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

At midnight, a girl was taken from her home and subjected to brutality

A 17-year-old married woman was abducted and assaulted in a horrific incident in Hivrapahadi village, Maharashtra.

Mar 16 • 08:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

After the horror, she was tied to a pole; people gathered when the girl screamed

A horrifying incident in Maharashtra, India, involves a 17-year-old married woman being abducted and assaulted before being tied to a public pole by her attackers.

Mar 16 • 06:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

How can online violence affect women's participation in political processes?

The article discusses the impact of gender-based violence on women's involvement in politics, especially highlighting cyber violence as a significant barrier.

Mar 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Has the classification of the crime of feminicide helped combat violence against women? YES

The establishment of feminicide as a specific crime in Brazil marked a significant step in addressing violence against women by recognizing gender-based murders distinct from general homicide.

Mar 14 • 01:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A federal judge has been sent to trial for threatening his employees, and the process for his dismissal is beginning.

Federal Judge Pablo Díaz Lacava of La Pampa has been ordered to stand trial for threats and workplace abuse in a context of gender-based violence against female employees.

Mar 13 • 16:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Guilty by unanimous decision: The jury believes Marco murdered his ex-girlfriend with premeditation and treachery after years of abuse

The jury unanimously found Marco R. guilty of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Paula M., in Torremolinos after years of abuse, with the prosecution seeking a severe 28-year sentence.

Mar 13 • 15:35 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Justice, Italian Journalists: At the Meeting Not Just March 8, Sharing Stories of Women and Denied Justice

A gathering organized by Italian journalists highlights the stories of women victims of femicide in Italy, advocating for justice and legislative reform to combat gender-based violence.

Mar 13 • 14:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

One of the two arrested for the death of Francisca Cadenas confesses to the crime

One of the two brothers arrested for the death of Francisca Cadenas has confessed to her murder, exonerating his sibling who had an alibi for the day she disappeared.

Mar 13 • 12:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: PUL Fears Reversal of Liberia's Free Speech Gains

The Press Union of Liberia expresses concerns that a proposed amendment to a key press freedom law could threaten free speech and protections for citizens.

Mar 13 • 09:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested in the act for attempted rape after attacking young woman on a street in East Zone of SP

A 26-year-old man was arrested in São Paulo for attempting to rape an 18-year-old woman after a bystander intervention.

Mar 12 • 19:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 14,000 protective measures granted to women in RJ in less than 3 months; see how to protect yourself

In less than three months of this year, the Justice System in Rio de Janeiro granted over 14,000 protective measures to women victims of violence.

Mar 12 • 16:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Structural Machismo: Understand How the Idea of Male Superiority is Related to Violence Against Women

The article discusses how structural machismo, rooted in society for centuries, contributes to gender-based violence against women.

Mar 12 • 12:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor of Colinas do Tocantins is the target of a Federal Police search warrant

The Federal Police executed three search and seizure warrants in Colinas do Tocantins, targeting Mayor Josemar Carlos Casarin amidst an investigation into allegations of gender-based political violence.

Mar 12 • 11:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Progress towards gender equality is stalled, says UN

A UN report indicates that global progress towards gender equality is stagnating amid increasing conflict and systemic inequalities.

Mar 12 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

JESS PHILLIPS: 'Every woman killed by a man is a symbol of society's collective failure'

Minister Jess Phillips reflects on the societal implications of reading the names of women killed by men during a parliamentary ceremony.

Mar 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Repeat Offenders and Multiple Murders: What Explains the Crime in Miranda de Ebro

The article discusses a tragic incident in Miranda de Ebro, Spain, where a man set fire to an apartment, resulting in the deaths of three women and injuries to four others, highlighting the prevalence of gender-based violence.

Mar 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A repeat offender leaves three women dead in a gender-based crime in Miranda de Ebro: 'He kidnapped a girl and chained a woman'

A repeat offender is in custody after three women were killed in an arson attack in Miranda de Ebro, marking a tragic instance of gender-based violence.

Mar 11 • 17:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Camera registers moment when man sets woman on fire in João Pessoa

A security camera captured the shocking moment a man set a woman's body on fire in João Pessoa, Brazil.

Mar 11 • 16:17 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Spain: Three Women Die in Arson Fire, Man in Custody

Three women died in an arson fire in Miranda de Ebro, Spain, with a man now in custody, as authorities investigate possible motivations including gender-based crime.

Mar 11 • 14:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From Violence to Autonomy: The Virtuous Experience of Protection and Support for Women Celebrating 10 Years

The article celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Polo Integral de la Mujer in Cordoba, showcasing its essential role in helping women escape violence and build autonomous lives.

Mar 11 • 13:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Catarina Kasten: Justice starts hearing witnesses in the murder of a teacher in Florianópolis

The first hearing in the feminicide case of teacher Catarina Kasten took place on Wednesday, focusing on witness testimonies against the accused.

Mar 11 • 13:10 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: Budget Criticised for Failing to Fund Gender Violence Shelters

The Namibian budget has received criticism for not providing adequate funding for shelters for victims of gender-based violence, leaving many in vulnerable situations.

Mar 11 • 12:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Deadly fire investigated as violence against women

A fire in northern Spain that resulted in the deaths of three women is being investigated as a potential case of violence against women, with a man arrested.

Mar 11 • 11:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Torrejón de Ardoz rejects the return of its commissioner accused of gender-based violence and sexual assault

The city of Torrejón de Ardoz has rejected the reinstatement of Commissioner Luis Antonio Moreno, who faces accusations of sexual assault and gender violence.

Mar 11 • 08:42 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In Brazil, TikTok summoned to explain after videos encouraging violence against women were broadcast

The Brazilian government has demanded TikTok to clarify its measures for detecting and removing misogynistic content after videos simulating assaults on women went viral.

Mar 11 • 02:36 UTC

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