More: Violence
Mexico: The country with the most laws named after victims of gender violence
In 2021, 70% of women in Mexico reported having experienced some type of violence in their lives, mostly by men. More specifically, 40% of...
The Southport Murders: Misplaced Blame and the Politics of Fear
Last July, the quiet seaside town of Southport in England was shattered by a horrifying act of violence. An 18-year-old man burst into a...
Rape as a Weapon of War? Gendered Genocide Analysis in the Darfur Conflict
Gendercide refers to a genocidal event that specifically highlights gender-specific patterns of elimination. Gendercide is often studied in terms of its impact on men,...
From Commitment to Action: Indonesia’s Role in Advancing Women Peacekeepers
Authors: Marina Ika Sari and Yuli Ari Sulistyani*
In conflict zones, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) are urgent issues, with women and...
The Heat of Violence: Climate Change and Gender-Based Abuse
According to the UN data, women constitute a staggering 80% of those displaced by climate change and face a 14-fold higher risk of death...
Incels: How they are Radicalized, and How to Deradicalize Them
Misogyny can turn into violence acts against not just women, but also the public. Such were the cases for “incels” (involuntary celibates), the ideological...
Advancing Women’s Rights as a Catalyst for Economic Growth in Central Asia
Globally, one woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes. In 2023, at least 51,100 women fell victim to femicide, a form of homicide...
The Overlooked Heroes: Women’s Role and Exclusion in War and Peace
In the midst of constantly changing global dynamics, the world currently faces more than 50 ongoing armed conflicts, spanning a wide range of regions...
Unveiling the Horrific Extent of Weaponized Rape in Tigray: An In-Depth Analysis
The Tigray genocide has been marked by numerous atrocities, among the most grievous of which is the weaponized rape inflicted upon women and girls....
In the Name of Faith: Extremism’s grip on Pakistani Society
In recent years, the rise of extremism in Pakistan has become an increasingly pressing concern, posing a significant threat to the country's stability and...