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France Mass Rape Trial Triggers Soul-Searching In Spain
France's notorious mass rape trial has generated an enormous echo in Spain, a pioneer in the fight against gender-based violence, and highlighted the often overlooked scourge of domestic sexual violence.
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How The "Vampire" Serial Killer Murdered 42 Women, Packed Them In Sacks
Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, 33, has been described as a "psychopathic serial killer who has no respect for human life." Khalusha's horrific acts have come to light amidst political turmoil and a rising wave of gender-based violence in the country.
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UGC Mandates Institutions To Ensure Safety For Women At Campus
HEIs have been asked to constitute an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and a Special/ Women's Cell in the institutions under their administrative control to deal with gender-based violence and conduct gender sensitisation programs.
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France To Probe Sexual And Gender-Based Violence In Cinema
The French parliament on Thursday agreed to create a commission of inquiry to investigate sexual and gender-based violence in cinema and other cultural sectors after several recent allegations.
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Chinese Woman Slapped By Father-in-Law For Requesting Visit To Her Parents
A Chinese married woman, who hadn't visited her own parents in three years, was taken aback when her enraged father-in-law slapped her after she proposed the idea of paying them a visit.
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Higher Educational Institutions Asked To Setup Internal Complaint Committee To Control Gender-Based Violence
The move comes as UGC has repeatedly advised higher educational institutions to constitute an Internal complaint committee in the institutions to deal with gender-based violence under their administrative control.
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UN Agency To Establish 'Gender Unit' At Rajasthan Police Academy
United Nations Population Fund will establish a 'Gender Unit' at Rajasthan Police Academy here to strengthen police response to gender-based violence, sources said.
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Male Politicians In Canada Parade Around In Pink Heels, Video Draws Mixed Reactions
The campaign aims to educate men and boys about gender-based violence while raising funds for the women's shelter.
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Indian Activist's Efforts To End Gender Violence Recognised By UN Chief
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday gave a shout out to Indian gender activist and social entrepreneur Elsa Marie D'Silva for her efforts towards combating gender-based violence.
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United Nations Launches "Bodyright" Symbol Against Online Violence
The United Nations on Thursday launched a campaign against gender-based violence on the internet, complete with the symbol which can be added to social media posts.
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"It Is Not Just Physical", Shraddha Kapoor On Gender-Based Violence
International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women observed on November 25
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Cricket South Africa Launch Black Day ODI To Fight Against Gender-Based Violence
The Black Day ODI game will be played on January 23 at the Kingsmead Cricket Stadium and will see South Africa women's team take on Pakistan Women.
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"Violence Against Women And Girls Is A Global Emergency": UN
International Day For The Elimination of Violence Against Women: In a big push, this year the UN has given a clarion call for ending gender based violence. The 2020 campaign theme is 'FUND, RESPOND, PREVENT, COLLECT'. Like every year, '16 Days of Activism' against Gender-Based Violence (GVB) campaign starts today and ends on December 10.
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Day For Elimination Of Violence Against Women: Significance And Theme
International Day For The Elimination of Violence Against Women: In a big push, this year the UN has given a clarion call for ending gender based violence. The 2020 campaign theme is 'FUND, RESPOND, PREVENT, COLLECT'. Like every year, '16 Days of Activism' against Gender-Based Violence (GVB) campaign starts today and ends on December 10.
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Indian Women Lawmakers Face Abuse as Global Online Violence Rises: Amnesty International
Digital rights experts said gender-based online violence was increasing which was intimidating women and deterring them from putting themselves forward for public office.
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France Mass Rape Trial Triggers Soul-Searching In Spain
France's notorious mass rape trial has generated an enormous echo in Spain, a pioneer in the fight against gender-based violence, and highlighted the often overlooked scourge of domestic sexual violence.
-
How The "Vampire" Serial Killer Murdered 42 Women, Packed Them In Sacks
Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, 33, has been described as a "psychopathic serial killer who has no respect for human life." Khalusha's horrific acts have come to light amidst political turmoil and a rising wave of gender-based violence in the country.
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UGC Mandates Institutions To Ensure Safety For Women At Campus
HEIs have been asked to constitute an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and a Special/ Women's Cell in the institutions under their administrative control to deal with gender-based violence and conduct gender sensitisation programs.
-
France To Probe Sexual And Gender-Based Violence In Cinema
The French parliament on Thursday agreed to create a commission of inquiry to investigate sexual and gender-based violence in cinema and other cultural sectors after several recent allegations.
-
Chinese Woman Slapped By Father-in-Law For Requesting Visit To Her Parents
A Chinese married woman, who hadn't visited her own parents in three years, was taken aback when her enraged father-in-law slapped her after she proposed the idea of paying them a visit.
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Higher Educational Institutions Asked To Setup Internal Complaint Committee To Control Gender-Based Violence
The move comes as UGC has repeatedly advised higher educational institutions to constitute an Internal complaint committee in the institutions to deal with gender-based violence under their administrative control.
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UN Agency To Establish 'Gender Unit' At Rajasthan Police Academy
United Nations Population Fund will establish a 'Gender Unit' at Rajasthan Police Academy here to strengthen police response to gender-based violence, sources said.
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Male Politicians In Canada Parade Around In Pink Heels, Video Draws Mixed Reactions
The campaign aims to educate men and boys about gender-based violence while raising funds for the women's shelter.
-
Indian Activist's Efforts To End Gender Violence Recognised By UN Chief
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday gave a shout out to Indian gender activist and social entrepreneur Elsa Marie D'Silva for her efforts towards combating gender-based violence.
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United Nations Launches "Bodyright" Symbol Against Online Violence
The United Nations on Thursday launched a campaign against gender-based violence on the internet, complete with the symbol which can be added to social media posts.
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"It Is Not Just Physical", Shraddha Kapoor On Gender-Based Violence
International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women observed on November 25
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Cricket South Africa Launch Black Day ODI To Fight Against Gender-Based Violence
The Black Day ODI game will be played on January 23 at the Kingsmead Cricket Stadium and will see South Africa women's team take on Pakistan Women.
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"Violence Against Women And Girls Is A Global Emergency": UN
International Day For The Elimination of Violence Against Women: In a big push, this year the UN has given a clarion call for ending gender based violence. The 2020 campaign theme is 'FUND, RESPOND, PREVENT, COLLECT'. Like every year, '16 Days of Activism' against Gender-Based Violence (GVB) campaign starts today and ends on December 10.
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Day For Elimination Of Violence Against Women: Significance And Theme
International Day For The Elimination of Violence Against Women: In a big push, this year the UN has given a clarion call for ending gender based violence. The 2020 campaign theme is 'FUND, RESPOND, PREVENT, COLLECT'. Like every year, '16 Days of Activism' against Gender-Based Violence (GVB) campaign starts today and ends on December 10.
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Indian Women Lawmakers Face Abuse as Global Online Violence Rises: Amnesty International
Digital rights experts said gender-based online violence was increasing which was intimidating women and deterring them from putting themselves forward for public office.
