Mexico's struggle with violence is not a new story. It's a complex issue that's been going on for years. The problem is not just about crime rates. It's about certain areas becoming hotspots for violence. These places, called necro-spaces, are controlled by different groups. Think of them as territories where life and death are decided by organized crime, self-defens...

In Brazil, accidents and violence are serious issues. The healthcare system, known as SUS, is trying to handle this. They trained professionals at different levels. These levels include primary care, pre-hospital, hospital, and rehabilitation care. A study looked at how well this training works. They used 531 questionnaires and 63 interviews. The data showed that bi...

Being a nursing student is tough. It's like trying to run a marathon while solving complex puzzles. You have to learn a lot of theory and also get good at practical skills. But imagine doing all this in a place where political violence is common. That's the reality for many nursing students in conflict zones. Political unrest can make clinical training even harder. ...

In Nepal, women and girls with disabilities face a harsh reality. They often deal with violence. This is a big problem. But it is not talked about enough. Many people do not know how serious it is. This piece looks into how common violence is. It also checks what makes these women more likely to face violence. Women with disabilities are more at risk. They face viol...

Sexual violence is a serious issue that affects people of all genders. However, when it comes to male victims, there's often a lot of silence and stigma. A recent study in Lagos, Nigeria, wanted to understand how much male undergraduates know about sexual violence, what they think about it, and how common it is among them. The study involved 400 male students from a...

The world of mobile apps is growing fast. There are many apps now that aim to prevent violence against women and girls. But how well do these apps work? And are they reaching the people who need them most? During the COVID-19 pandemic, violence against women and girls spiked. This made the need for effective prevention tools even more urgent. But there are still big...

In Burkina Faso, a recent study looked at how common violence between partners was during the COVID-19 pandemic. They found that nearly 3 out of 10 women experienced some form of violence from their partner in 2021. This is almost double the rate from 2010. The study focused on women aged 15 to 49. Most of these women lived in rural areas and had not finished school...

Pregnancy is supposed to be a joyful time, but for some women, it's a period filled with fear and violence. Domestic violence during pregnancy can seriously harm a woman's mental health and her family's well-being. To tackle this issue, a new approach called the Behavioral Intervention Package (BIP) was created. This package includes yoga for personal growth, worksho...

In the early hours of a Saturday morning, Minnesota faced a grim reality. Two people were killed, and two more were critically injured. The suspect, Vance Boelter, a 57-year-old man, is accused of targeting prominent Democrats. The governor, Tim Walz, labeled the incident a politically driven attack. Police found a list of around 70 potential targets, all Democrats, ...

Health workers in the Western Pacific Region face a big challenge. They need to be ready to help pregnant women who are being hurt by their partners. This is a serious problem that affects many people. It's not just a personal issue; it's a big public health concern. The harm caused by this abuse is well-known. Yet, many health workers still don't see how important i...