Several women in the UK have reported inadequate police responses to incidents of non-contact sexual offences, such as indecent exposure during video calls. Victims expressed feelings of violation and disappointment with police investigations, prompting concerns about the seriousness with which…
The conclusion of the trial against Dominique Pelicot, who was sentenced to 20 years for drugging and abusing his wife Gisèle Pelicot, has left several unanswered questions. As Gisèle gains public attention as a symbol of resilience, her relationship with…
Violaine de Filippis, co-founder of the Action Juridique Féministe collective, shares insights on the Mazan rape trial and the pervasive misconceptions about sexual violence. She emphasizes that rapists can come from all social backgrounds and critiques the public belief that…
Gisèle Pelicot has transitioned from being a victim to an icon in the fight against gender-based violence, drawing global media attention during her trial against her husband and 50 others accused of her rape. Vogue Germany featured her for the…
An old tradition on the German island of Borkum, known as ‘Klaasohm’, has ignited a debate over gender violence and cultural practices. The event, where men dressed as mythical creatures chase women and inflict physical humiliation, has faced backlash on…
Filippo Turetta has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Giulia Cecchettin, whose brutal killing prompted urgent discussions about gender violence in Italy. Cecchettin was a 22-year-old biomedical engineering student killed just days before her…
The theater group ‘THEROS’ from the ‘KINIMATODRASIS’ presented the theatrical event ‘Voices of Women’ in Naousa, directed by Chrysas Antoniou, in honor of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The performance featured compelling interpretations based on…
Maria Gasouka, a prominent professor and member of anti-femicide initiatives, calls for a national action plan to combat gender-based violence and femicides in Greece. Highlighting recent tragedies, she emphasizes the need for education among professionals such as police and judges….
The municipality of Eurotas in Lakonia is hosting an awareness event titled ‘No One Alone’ to address violence against women. In partnership with the Equality Committee and the Skala community, the event aims to inform and support citizens on issues…
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, activists from ‘Maichitikes kai Eleftheres Volo’ are calling for significant reforms in Greece. Their demands include the classification of femicide as a distinct crime in the penal code, the…
The Goethe-Institut in Thessaloniki is set to unveil the exhibition ‘I am Jamilia’ on November 25, coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Created by photographer Irina Unruh, the exhibition highlights the plight of women…
In Grasse, Alpes-Maritimes, the collective NousToutes06 is spearheading a month-long initiative to combat violence against women, coinciding with rising concerns over feminicides, rapes, and assaults. Despite awareness campaigns, the community struggles to change mindsets, highlighted by recent vandalism of protest…
