Violence
In a collaborative effort to address violence against women and girls, a networking event on the nighttime economy, violence against women and girls, and Project Vigilant brought together experts from law enforcement, academia, and human trafficking organizations. The event aimed to encourage the development of networks and share expertise to
Murder
Billy Claasen is a 52-year-old advocate for farmworkers and victims of violence, who has dedicated his life to combating the abuse of farmworkers and violence against women and children. Growing up in poverty on a farm, Claasen knows firsthand the struggles of being a child of a farmworker. He has
Violence
As the United States continues to grapple with the aftermath of the Dobbs decision, a Republican effort to repeal the Federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE Act) has advanced in the U.S. House Judiciary Committee. The law, which has protected reproductive health clinics and houses of
Violence
Hundreds of residents gathered in a rally after a 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in Ballymena. The rally descended into violence, with windows smashed in six houses and two set on fire, injuring 15 police officers. The violence was condemned by all parties in the Assembly, with local politicians highlighting
Violence
As the United States continues to grapple with the aftermath of the Dobbs decision, a Republican effort to repeal the Federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE Act) has advanced in the U.S. House Judiciary Committee. The law, which has protected reproductive health clinics and houses of
Murder
Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, the First Lady and Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan, has strongly condemned the murder of 16-year-old Sana Yousaf, a teenage influencer who was shot dead by a man she had rejected. The suspect, Omar Hayat, was arrested within 20 hours of the crime and has been
Murder
A Telegraph investigation has uncovered a shocking trend where thousands of potential sex offenders accused of indecent exposure are avoiding prosecution, despite a pledge by police to crackdown on the issue following the rape and murder of Sarah Everard. Data shows that the proportion of indecent exposure cases resulting in
Abused women
In recent years, the hockey romance sub-genre has gained significant popularity, with searches for "hockey romance" on Amazon Canada increasing by 20 per cent year over year. The sports romance genre as a whole has also seen a surge in sales, with 70 per cent of the bestsellers
Abused women
As the Toronto Maple Leafs' playoff run may have come to an end, fans can take refuge in an alternate universe where the roster is perennially stacked with jacked-but-emotionally-evolved-stars who worship the feisty women they fall for. The sports romance genre, specifically hockey romance novels, has seen a surge
Human rights
Human Rights Watch has been a polarizing organization, with some hailing them as champions of human rights and others accusing them of being biased and financially motivated. A closer examination of their statements, particularly in the context of the Bangladesh general elections, reveals a pattern of supporting ultra-Islamist and jihadist
Human rights
As part of the international "16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women" campaign, the Palanga City Municipality is organizing various events and initiatives to raise awareness about the issue of violence against women. The municipality has invited residents and guests to participate in the events, which include
Police officers
West Mercia Chief Constable Pippa Mills has acknowledged that racism, misogyny, discrimination, and bias still exist within her police force, despite efforts to address these issues. This admission comes in light of the Casey Report's revelations about the Metropolitan Police, which highlighted racism, misogyny, and homophobia within London&
