Written by: J. Laura Disclaimer: this article contains violent descriptions. The World Health Organization (WHO) described femicide as the act of intentionally murdering a woman because they are women. Gender-based violence is a threat to all women and girls around the world, as about 66,000 women and girls are killed every year, of which 17% of all victims were … [Read more...] about Femicide: Inside the Politics of Killing Women and the Story of Pinar Gültekin
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No Escape: The Harsh Reality of Domestic Violence During Quarantine
As cases of the novel coronavirus hit unbelievable highs across the world, the majority of Americans remain in their homes as a literal safe haven from the world around us. While domestic violence cases are known to spike during economic crises, there's rising concern for victims of in-home abuse during a time when there is no way out. For those who … [Read more...] about No Escape: The Harsh Reality of Domestic Violence During Quarantine
