GenderBased

Violence Against Women: Australians March Across Country in Protest against Gender-Based Violence

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Sydney, Australia – Thousands of Australians took to the streets in cities like Sydney and Adelaide on Saturday, demanding an end to violence against women. The demonstrations followed a tragic stabbing incident at a Sydney mall that claimed the lives of six people, including five women. Additionally, popular Australian actor Orpheus Pledger was arrested after … Read more

Namibia Shocked by Brutal Rape, Murder, and Robbery in Rehoboth: Urgent Need for Action on Gender-Based Violence

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REHOBOTH, Namibia – The small town of Rehoboth in Namibia was rocked by a horrific incident that took place in the early hours of Tuesday morning. 64-year-old Helena Wimmert was brutally raped, murdered, and then robbed in her own home, sending shockwaves through the community. Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, head of the Namibian Police’s Public … Read more