While homicides and femicides are both violent crimes, femicide refers to the killing of women. Often, these incidents are related to messages about a woman’s sexuality, ability to live in public spaces, and equal treatment in public roles. Roxanne Krystalli, program manager for the Humanitarian Evidence Program at the Feinstein International Center and a researcher on questions of gender and violence in armed conflict, explains that femicide is a myth. While three-quarters of femicides have been resolved, some cases of violence against women still occur. One of the reasons for killing women is family formation Why do women get murdered?…
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The water management and conservation efforts of rural women in Peru should be supported by national policies. Public policies for water seeding and harvesting should be strengthened, to ensure the return of the ancestral knowledge of communities, to contribute to food security and environmental conservation, and to promote equal participation of both men and women. Furthermore, these policies must address the gender gap in education, access to resources, and violence against rural women. Gender inequality must be eliminated in education Moreover, public policies should promote water harvesting and seed collection. This will help revitalize the ancient wisdom of rural women…
“Sulli Deals” – a Twitter app that allows users to buy and sell Muslim women – has caused a furore in India. The app has forced the host platform Github to block the user who created the website, and the police are now coordinating further action. The “Sulli Deals” website and app featured photos of Muslims from all over India, including Hana Khan, a commercial pilot. Electoral sexuality has been asserted “Sulli Deals” involves pictures of Muslim women being put up for sale in India by right-wing Hindu men, who claimed to be acting in the interest of their own…
The main causes of protests are economic, social, and political issues. In recent years, the Arab Spring and Latin American social uprisings have triggered a rising tide of demonstrations. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in protests in more than 100 countries. These protests reflect a widespread feeling of outrage and discontent among citizens. Increased feelings of dissatisfaction The recent outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has exacerbated these feelings of outrage and discontent. This disease has affected over 100 countries and affected more than ninety percent of the world’s population. As a result of the pandemic, protests have grown…
According to James Heintz and Radhika Balakrishnan, “Global inequality has reached its highest levels since the early 20th century,” with many countries facing a growing gap between rich and poor. These societies are more violent, and their collective institutions weaken, resulting in atomization of ordinary people. Inequality also reduces social cohesiveness and increases tensions. Thus, the question is: is inequality the root of global injustice? Growing inequality of the world’s population The root of this crisis lies in the increasing inequality of the world’s population. Increasing numbers of people live in poverty. Meanwhile, global income inequality is also accelerating. This…
Mirian Isah’s ordeal began when she was just a teenager, but her story is far from unique. Many girls and women were trafficked into forced domestic work, prostitution, and even forced marriage. While in captivity, victims suffered sexual and physical abuse and did not receive proper antibiotics or pain medications. Moreover, victims were raped and faced arbitrary arrests. Kidnapping by extremist groups Miriam* was sold into prostitution in Libya by an extremist gang and abused sexually. Later, she moved in with a man who claimed to be her future husband. In Libya, she was abducted by the extremist armed group…
The U.N.’s new Secretary-General António Guterres has already said that he will make every effort to achieve gender parity. Despite this, a gender imbalance exists in senior posts, which may be the cause of a recent rise in the number of men in the position. In 2016, only 33 women held senior positions at the United Nations. But the role is not without its challenges. For one thing, the secretary-general must balance the demands of the Security Council and the General Assembly. The United Nations is a complex organization The Secretary-General is supposed to be the face of the United…
During the post-apartheid transition, the country experienced a violent backlash against democratic gains. While direct political violence between opposing political parties has largely disappeared at the national level, it continues to plague South African society. In particular, physical violence is a growing norm in social contexts, mirroring structural violence, which has only marginally improved since the transition. Stratified societies are characterized by structures that harm individuals and restrict access to basic needs. South Africa is reflecting the catalyst for a violent response During the recent violent uprisings, South Africa is reflecting on the catalysts for the violent backlash. In the…
The Plight of India’s de-notified tribes has long been a source of public outrage. The criminal tribes act was passed in 1931, but has since been replaced by the Habitual Offenders Act, which once again stigmatised the marginalised groups. This book aims to make the situation more understandable and bring awareness to the general public. Widespread discrimination against tribes The Criminal Tribes Act of 1871 notified certain communities as “criminal” or “addicted” to non-bailable offences. This led to widespread discrimination against the de-notified tribes and increased levels of crime. The act was repealed on August 31, 1952, the day the…
The reason why Pakistani women feel unsafe in public places is not entirely a mystery. It’s a widespread problem that is made worse by the culture of Islam in Pakistan. The problem of sexual abuse is widespread, and women fear getting touched, poked, and harassed in public. In addition to this, they’re also afraid of committing crimes, such as exposing their private parts or having their cell phone stolen. Public space is not safe for various reasons The underlying issue of a culture of violence against women is the fact that men have the power to control the society. Despite…