Violence against women

Illustration of a woman accusing her husband of violence in a domestic setting, with a video on a phone, for a news article on domestic abuse allegations.

Wife of former Pemex director accuses him of violence; Morelos prosecutor investigates

27 Mwezi wa sita, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI Picha iliyoundwa na AI

María Felicia Jiménez accused Víctor Rodríguez Padilla of at least three aggressions, including one in March. The Morelos prosecutor opened an investigation on June 27 after a video was released.

Thousands protest in Berlin and Hamburg against male violence

More than a thousand people marched in Berlin and Hamburg under the motto 'Men against Violence' to protest domestic violence, femicides and sexual harassment. Organizers aimed to show solidarity with women and give Father's Day a different meaning.

Huilense woman murdered by partner in Bogota

10 Mwezi wa tano, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Nidy Johana Londoño, 30, originally from Acevedo in Huila, was stabbed to death in her home in Ciudad Bolívar, Bogotá, following a jealousy-fueled argument with her partner.

America

Alana Anísio Rosa speaks for first time about femicide attempt

Europe

Collien Fernandes calls Germany perpetrator paradise for digital violence

America

Debate on femicide law's effectiveness divides opinions in Brazil

Chamber reserves emptied week to vote on combating violence against women

The president of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta (Republicanos-PB), reserved a week with remote voting to analyze bills combating violence against women, following a record of feminicides in the last ten years. The agenda was indicated by the women's bloc in homage to International Women's Day, which occurred on March 8. While some bills have already been approved, congresswomen criticize the emptied format, which reduces in-person debates.

Janja reveals harassment suffered twice as first lady

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First Lady Rosângela da Silva, known as Janja, stated in an interview on TV Brasil that she suffered sexual harassment twice since taking office, even with a security team. She highlighted the lack of safety for women in general and advocated combining education and strict laws to address the issue. Janja also mentioned influencing President Lula on topics like feminicide.

Protest in SP demands justice for Tainara Souza Santos

Demonstrators gathered in northern São Paulo on Saturday (13/12) to demand justice for Tainara Souza Santos, who was run over and dragged by her ex-boyfriend on November 29. The protest followed the same route she would have taken that day on Marginal Tietê. Tainara awoke from her induced coma on Friday but had both legs amputated.

Presenter Adriana Araújo gets emotional reporting on femicides

1 Mwezi wa kumi na mbili, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

Presenter Adriana Araújo of Jornal da Band grew emotional live on Monday (December 1) while reporting on violence against women in São Paulo and alarming femicide statistics in Brazil. She made a strong appeal for action from authorities, highlighting that the country faces a daily 'slaughter'. Her speech went viral on social media.

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