Information manipulation and misinformation are not new phenomena, but they have taken on exaggerated importance, especially with the massive use of social media. Hostile and stigmatizing narratives against civil society and civic activism, whether intentional or not, especially when propagated by authorities, create undue restrictions and hinder the exercise of the rights to freedom of […]

Parliamentary representation by women in Pacific Island countries remains stubbornly low at 8.4 percent. Yet women leaders across the region have been meeting every year for the past four decades to discuss goals and drive action to address gender inequality and the most pressing development challenges in the Pacific. One of the critical issues discussed […]

Amid the ongoing civil unrest in Haiti due to gang violence, levels of internal displacement have soared. Mass internal displacements in Haiti have led to a host of adverse consequences. This includes a disruption of schooling, increased levels of violence and exploitation, and limited access to essential services such as healthcare. Just last week, clashes […]

Somalia is currently in the midst of a dire humanitarian crisis that threatens to destabilize the nation’s security. This crisis is a result of the Somali Civil War, which began in 1991. Altercations between clan-based operations have caused a host of issues over the years, including over 596 civilian casualties, according to the United Nations […]

Due to worsening political instability, escalating gang violence, and a lack of basic services, Haiti is in the midst of one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the world. According to a 2024 ACAPS report, gangs have seized 85 percent of the nation’s capital, Port-Au-Prince, resulting in over 700,000 displaced persons. Many of the […]

Gang violence has ravaged Haiti, causing thousands of civilian deaths, displacements, and violations of international humanitarian law. Turmoil is expected to escalate following the removal of Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille from office on November 11. On November 10, the Haitian government announced plans to replace incumbent prime minister Conille, with entrepreneur and former senate […]

Chad is currently in the midst of a dire humanitarian crisis due to persisting armed conflict, mass displacement, widespread hunger, natural disasters, and an overall lack of essential services. Due to security challenges from the Boko Haram militant group, millions of Chadians have faced decreased mobility as well as human rights violations including imprisonment, beatings, […]

Denver police sergeant Stephanie Neblock was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence assault in Douglas County, the Denver Police Department said in a press release. 

The proposed project will support the Royal Government of Cambodia in its commitment to reduce Gender-based Violence (GBV) line with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 on gender equality, specifically to eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, through proven and novel approaches across the continuum of prevention, mitigation, and response.

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Deepfakes can be close to indistinguishable from authentic video, and are now being used to perpetrate gender based abuse.

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Mark Stibbe was one of John Smyth's victims. He's a former vicar and is now an author.

Amoureux du sport, Sylvain Croteau a décidé de consacrer sa carrière, depuis 10 ans, à prévenir et à contrer la violence et les abus dans ce monde.

Mar 12, 2024

After a century of rebellion, South America experienced a rapid decline in revolts in the early 1900s. Historical narratives and an analysis of a comprehensive new dataset show that the decrease stemmed in large part from the expansion and professionalization of the region’s militaries, which were driven by an export boom and the threat of interstate conflict. 

The resignation drama has helped distract attention from the DMK party's woes in advance of next years Parliamentary elections.

Apr 7, 2024

Juliette Kayyem argues that the Biden administration should lay out transparent plans to safeguard the electoral process no matter who is ultimately sworn in.

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Countries severely impacted by climate change may experience higher rates of violence against medlinkwomen/medlink. Published in iPLOS Climate,/i

Violence against women and their children is costing Australia $21.7 billion each year, with Governments carrying more than a third of the cost burden; as shown in the report A high price to pay: the economic case for preventing violence against women.

A tram was set on fire in Amsterdam as tensions escalate following violence targeting Israeli soccer fans. Police investigate the unrest.

Amsterdam police caution against further unrest after violence involving Israeli soccer fans. Authorities increase security measures in response.

The FAA restricts US airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days following gang violence that injured a flight attendant and disrupted humanitarian aid.

In a tragic development from Manipur's Jiribam district, two men were discovered deceased on Tuesday morning, following a fierce encounter that led to the death of 10 militants the previous day. The individuals identified as Laishram Balen and Maibam Kesho were

Manipur Violence: મણિપુરના જિરીબામ જિલ્લામાં સોમવારના રોજ સુરક્ષા દળો અને કુકી ઉગ્રવાદીઓ વચ્ચે હિંસક અથડામણ થઈ હતી. આ અથડામણમાં 11 શંકાસ્પદ ઉગ્રવાદીઓના મોત થયા હતા. હુમલાખોરોએ બપોરે 2:30 વાગ્યાની આસપાસ આસામ સરહદ નજીક બોરોબેકરા પોલીસ સ્ટેશનને નિશાન બનાવ્યું હતું. આના કારણે સમગ્ર વિસ્તારમાં

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Farmers are afraid to go to the fields because of sporadic firing by armed miscreants from higher grounds 

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"I'm not a gangbuster," starts Karyn McCluskey, Chief Executive, Community Justice Scotland. "I deal with violence." In this video, forensic psychologist and former police member McCluskey talks about her work in reducing violence in Glasgow by treating it as a public health issue. By interrupting transmission, changing behaviour and changing the social norms – over decades – Glasgow is now one of the safest cities in the UK. ABOUT WIRED HEALTH 600 innovators, scientists and business leaders gathered at The Francis Crick Institute in London, for WIRED Health on March 26, 2019. Discover some of the fascinating insights from speakers here: http://wired.uk/health-event ABOUT WIRED EVENTS WIRED events shine a spotlight on the innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs who are changing our world for the better. Explore this channel for videos showing on-stage talks, behind-the-scenes action, exclusive interviews and performances from our roster of events. Join us as we uncover the most relevant, up-and-coming trends and meet the people building the future. ABOUT WIRED WIRED brings you the future as it happens - the people, the trends, the big ideas that will change our lives. An award-winning printed monthly and online publication. WIRED is an agenda-setting magazine offering brain food on a wide range of topics, from science, technology and business to pop-culture and politics. CONNECT WITH WIRED Events: http://wired.uk/events Subscribe for Events Information: http://wired.uk/signup Web: http://bit.ly/VideoWired Twitter: http://bit.ly/TwitterWired Facebook: http://bit.ly/FacebookWired Instagram: http://bit.ly/InstagramWired Magazine: http://bit.ly/MagazineWired Newsletter: http://bit.ly/NewslettersWired

We are currently at a 42 year low for murder, says Karyn McCluskey, and it's not low enough. McCluskey is the chief executive of Community Justice Scotland and her work has resulted in the successful reduction in violent crime in Glasgow – effectively changing the city. Mapping and analysing the scale of the problem taught her that there were places to start: interrupt the transmission of the 'disease' of homicide; change behaviours; change norms.

The statement holds true in the context of Kashmir Valley, where the fragile security situation has often discouraged businessmen and big corporate houses to invest in the region

Says cowardly attempts to intimidate Indian diplomats in Canada was `apalling’

Khan is lodged at the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi

Iffat Fatima’s films capture the trauma of the families of the disappeared.