Consent is a good idea. It says we must ask before touching. But asking “yes” does not always mean a good time or safety. Some people think that as long as consent is given, everything is fine. That idea can hide real problems. When people meet for a quick hookup, they often see each other
A woman who once identified as transgender talks on a popular radio show. She says that big news outlets are not telling the whole story about people who commit violent acts after changing gender. She links these incidents to deeper mental health problems that are ignored when the focus is only on g
Italy has made a bold move to tackle violence against women. Lawmakers from all sides came together to pass a new law. This law makes femicide a specific crime in Italy's legal system. Femicide refers to the murder of women due to gender-based violence. Those found guilty of this crime can now face
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum made headlines when she decided to press charges against a man who groped her on the street. This incident, captured on video, sparked a national conversation about women's safety and the legal protections available to them. The man, identified as Uriel Rivera M
In Nepal, a unique effort is underway to tackle a serious issue. It is about sexual bullying and gender harassment of girls. This is not just a girls' problem. It involves boys too. The plan? Get boys involved as allies in the fight against this violence. This is not about blaming boys. It is
Strangulation murders are more common than we think, especially when it comes to women. This is a big problem that doesn't get enough attention. A deep dive into 40 Google Scholar, 26 PubMed, and 4 manually found articles revealed that strangulation is a silent killer, often overlooked in the shad
A federal judge in Argentina has taken a big step. He decided there is enough proof to formally charge former President Alberto Fernández with hurting his ex-partner, Fabiola Yáñez. This isn't just about a few bruises. The judge said the incidents happened twice and were part of a bigger pattern of
Imagine this: a school shooting happens, and the shooter is a teenage girl. It's a rare event, but it happened. We know men commit more violent crimes, but girls are more likely to be victims. Let's dig into why. In 2022, girls experienced over half of all violent crimes in the US. That's a 24% inc
You might not think about it much, but violence against women is a big problem in many countries. In places with average incomes, it's often ignored or downplayed. But the truth is, it happens all the time. One place where it commonly surfaces is in primary care clinics. Doctors and nurses there see
Rebecca Cheptegei was brutally murdered by her boyfriend in Kenya. In a tragic twist of fate, the world lost an incredible athlete last week. The Paris mayor has proposed naming a sports facility after this remarkable woman as a permanent reminder of her beauty, strength, and freedom.
