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Italy's parties unanimously back clampdown on violence against women
The new law expands protections for women at risk to prevent more serious violence and stem a wave of femicides.
Thu Nov 23 2023
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Abused South African women log on for online lifeline
South Africa has some of world's highest rape stats.
Fri Nov 10 2023
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Women, girls more at risk to be killed at home: UN
Asia recorded the largest number of gender-related killings with 17,800 deaths in 2021, according to the report.
Thu Nov 24 2022
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Turkey's Erdogan quits European treaty on violence against women
Turkey, which signed the accord in 2011, saw a rise in femicides last year.
Sat Mar 20 2021