The French government’s initiative for mandatory nominative ticketing for matches involving Paris Saint-Germain, Olympique de Marseille, and Olympique Lyonnais has been scaled back significantly. Initially set to apply to 29 Ligue 1 home games, the new rules will now only…
The ‘Gib es Härz’ fundraising initiative by SRF and Glückskette aims to support projects addressing violence against children in Switzerland and worldwide. Highlighting stories like that of a young woman named Gina, who found refuge in the Berner youth emergency…
As the trial of 50 men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot in Mazan concludes, discussions focus on prevention of sexual violence in France. Experts highlight the low reporting rates of sexual violence, the need for improved investigative techniques, and the…
The Region of Crete concluded a series of sexual education workshops aimed at preventing violence against women and girls. Since 2022, the initiative has informed over 340 parents, 165 students aged 4-12, and 275 educators through 18 workshops across the…
According to Rania Semertzian, an accredited mediator and adult education trainer at the Hellenic Institute for Health and Safety at Work, only 1.6% of workplace violence and harassment incidents are officially reported. The institute plays a crucial role in promoting…
On December 6, 2024, a theatrical reading titled ‘SILENCE SILVOUPLE’ by Marinella Vlahaki will be presented at the Cultural House in Rethymno, Crete, as part of the region’s 16-day campaign to combat violence against women and girls. The event, supported…
The Public Health and Social Welfare Directorate of Rethymno is organizing an interactive skills workshop for teachers as part of the ‘Safe Stress-Free Children Now’ initiative, affiliated with the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS). Scheduled for December 5, 2024,…
This article delves into the experiences of a forensic psychiatrist who has spent three decades working with convicted murderers. It challenges the notion that killers are inherently evil, emphasizing the complexities of their backgrounds and mental states. The piece highlights…
Asha Hedayati, a family law attorney, highlights the disturbing normalization of rising violence against women in society, urging a shift in focus toward understanding the motivations of male offenders. In an interview, she emphasizes that economic dependency and inadequate housing…
Edouard Durand, a prominent child judge and former co-president of the Ciivise Commission, emphasizes the urgent need to acknowledge and protect child victims of violence in France. As part of a nationwide mobilization against child abuse, Durand highlights that 160,000…
A report by Procore, the Swiss umbrella organization for sex worker protection, reveals alarming rates of violence and discrimination faced by sex workers in Switzerland. The exploratory study involving 24 sex workers found that over 70% experienced non-consensual condom removal,…
In response to recent antisemitic incidents during a football match in Amsterdam, the Dutch government is exploring severe measures to combat antisemitic violence. Prime Minister Schoof proposed researching potential citizenship revocation for individuals convicted of such crimes, particularly those with…
