Costa Rica Faces Alarming Surge in Violence Against Women

Violence against women in Costa Rica has surged to alarming levels in 2025. As of February 26, the Judicial Branch’s Observatory on Gender Violence Against Women reported 10 femicides—killings of women motivated by gender—marking a sharp rise from previous years. These figures underscore a growing crisis and highlight the state’s apparent inaction in ensuring women’s […]

IWD: Aiyedatiwa launches grants for 1,000 low-income women in Ondo

veracity.com.ng - 08/Mar 20:07

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has introduced the Odatiwa Women Initiative's Grant, a financial support program aimed at...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces Four New Sex Abuse Lawsuits, Filed in One Day

the new york times - 28/Feb 20:33

The suits cite the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law, which opened a look-back window for alleged assaults and is expiring soon.

Anambra State Govt Seeks Collaboration In Fight Against Gender Based Violence

absradiotv.com - 28/Feb 05:00

The Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs. Ify Obinabo seeks support on gender related issues for a serene society....

Four more lawsuits filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs under Gender-Motivated Violence Act as deadline nears

face2faceafrica.com - 28/Feb 20:25

As the lookback window under New York’s Gender-Motivated Violence Act (GMVA) approaches its March 1 closure, four additional lawsuits have been...

Costa Rica Women’s Day Protest Targets Inequality, Government Neglect

ticotimes.net - 14:19

Hundreds of women, joined by children, adults, and seniors, flooded the streets of San José on Saturday to mark International Women’s Day,...

Sara Rivers Sues Diddy for $60 Million, Claims Sexual Harassment During ‘Making the Band’

thissongissosick.com - 01/Mar 18:35

Sara Rivers, previously Sara Stokes, has sued Bad Boy Records founder Diddy for $60 million, Rolling Stone reports. On Friday (February 28), the...

Crime data shows sharp spike in gun violence

barbadostoday.bb - 06/Mar 14:21

Gun-related murders in Barbados soared by 161 per cent in 2024, with 34 firearm deaths recorded, according to the latest crime data from the Barbados...

Centre launches programme to curb ‘Sarpanch Pati’ phenomenon

times of india - 04/Mar 18:19

The Centre launches a capacity building programme to curb the 'Sarpanch Pati' phenomenon, focusing on leadership and decision-making skills of women...

Growing concern over crime against women

fbcnews.com.fj - 04:24

Crimes against women have evolved drastically over the years, significantly affecting the mental and physical health of women in Fiji. Fiji Women...

Protesters rally on International Women's Day, fearing far right

rawstory.com - 00:22

Protesters took to the streets across the world Saturday to mark International Women's Day, demanding equal pay, political representation and an end...

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