Violence against Women

Germany’s Cabinet adopts strategy to combat violence against women
December 11, 2024
[ad_1] Germany's Cabinet on Wednesday adopted a strategy to address violence against women and implement measures from the Istanbul Convention to combat gender-based violence against girls and women.The treaty, struck...
Thousands march in France over violence against women amid rape trial
November 24, 2024
[ad_1] Thousands of people have taken part in nationwide protests in France demanding better protection of women amid a high-profile rape case currently awaiting a verdict in court.The CGT trade...
Thousands mourn Ugandan Olympian killed by ex-partner
September 14, 2024
[ad_1] Thousands of mourners have turned out in eastern Uganda for the funeral of Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who was set ablaze by her former boyfriend and later died.Dickson...
Pope urges end to Papua New Guinea tribal conflicts and fair, sustainable extraction of resources
September 7, 2024
[ad_1] PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (AP) — Pope Francis called Saturday for an end to tribal conflicts that have wracked Papua New Guinea for decades and appealed for equitable...
Brazil’s human rights minister under fire over sexual harassment allegations
September 6, 2024
[ad_1] RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s government has asked Human Rights Minister Silvio Almeida to “provide clarifications” to investigators regarding reports that he was involved in sexual harassment, the...