Murders often referred to as “honour killings” have become a silenced crisis affecting women in the Middle East, as international law struggles to protect victims of familial homicide.
Read moreThe long-overlooked problem of femicide in Turkey
In July 2020 a “challenge accepted” trend took Instagram by storm, but the underlying objective of drawing attention to the grave problems of femicide in Turkey has been largely overlooked.
Read moreProtests erupt in Poland as government plans Istanbul Convention withdrawal
The right-wing Polish government has announced its intention to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention, which protects women from violence, arguing that it goes against ‘traditional’ Polish values.
Read moreSudan Criminalises Female Genital Mutilation
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a serious concern of global importance, making its criminalisation by the government of Sudan a victory for women and girls.
Read moreHonour killings continue to take the lives of girls and young woman across the world
Romina Ashrarfi’s father beheaded her for running away with her older boyfriend last month. Women and girls continue to be killed for “bringing shame” upon their families around the world, and governments must take decisive action to protect this vulnerable population in accordance with international treaty obligations.
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