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 life in prison. This law is a big deal because it helps recognize an...
Nigeria is taking big steps to fight the violence that's been happening across the country. President Bola Tinubu has just announced a national security emergency. He's planning to add 20, 000 new police officers to the force. That's a lot of new recruits! He also wants to use National Youth Service Corps camps to train them. But that's not all. The president is als...
In India, partner violence is a serious problem. Nearly 3 out of 10 married women between 18 and 49 have faced physical or sexual abuse from their spouses. What's concerning is that this violence often begins early in the marriage. On average, it starts around 3. 3 years after tying the knot. Interestingly, sexual violence tends to begin even earlier than physical vi...
A special education teacher in North Alabama has stepped down from her job. Brandy Taylor worked at Hampton Cove Middle School since 2020. She decided to resign after news about her 2017 arrest spread online. Taylor was accused of hurting a child. She allegedly hit, punched, and bit the child. She also hit the child with a belt. This happened when she was teaching i...
In Italy, a significant discussion has been sparked by recent crime statistics. Foreign nationals, who make up only 9% of the population, are involved in nearly half of all sexual violence arrests. This raises questions about the effectiveness of current policies and the integration of migrants. The data shows that in gang rape cases, half of the known perpetrators ...
A recent shift in policy by the U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has brought relief to immigrant survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The DOJ has decided not to enforce new restrictions that would have blocked federal grant funding for legal services to undocumented immigrants. This change came after a group of Democratic-led states and the District of...
In courtrooms, there's a hidden struggle that often goes unnoticed. When women who have faced sexual violence step up to share their stories, they're not just recounting their experiences; they're also battling a system that can make them feel like the accused. This is what happens during cross-examinations, where defense attorneys use clever tactics to question the ...
In recent times, the political landscape has been anything but calm. The divide between Congress and the White House is growing, especially on crucial issues both at home and abroad. The Trump administration is currently in Geneva, discussing a 28-point plan to end the war in Ukraine. However, there are concerns that this plan might favor Russia over Ukraine. If Pres...
Keeta Vaccaro, once married to NFL star Tyreek Hill, is making waves with her latest life decision. After their high-profile divorce, she's diving into finance school. Why? She wants to understand money beyond just earning it. Managing, growing, and protecting wealth are her new goals. Vaccaro shared this news on Instagram, inviting followers to join her on this jour...
Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat from Arizona, recently shared his thoughts on a variety of pressing issues during an interview. He expressed serious concern about the rise in political violence and the impact of the president's words on national security. Kelly, who has personally experienced the consequences of political violence as the husband of former Congresswoma...