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Melbourne Mother Murdered in Domestic Violence Incident
35-year-old Rachel McKenna was found murdered at her Ascot Vale home on Friday; her estranged boyfriend subsequently died by suicide on the Princes Freeway. Police are not seeking additional suspects.
Melbourne Mother Murdered in Domestic Violence Incident
35-year-old Rachel McKenna was found murdered at her Ascot Vale home on Friday; her estranged boyfriend subsequently died by suicide on the Princes Freeway. Police are not seeking additional suspects.
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Project Uses Dogs to Help Gender Violence Victims
In Spain, the Pepo Project provides trained dogs to over 100 women experiencing gender-based violence, offering protection and emotional support, although legal challenges and ongoing harassment remain significant obstacles for these victims.
Spanish Project Uses Dogs to Help Gender Violence Victims
In Spain, the Pepo Project provides trained dogs to over 100 women experiencing gender-based violence, offering protection and emotional support, although legal challenges and ongoing harassment remain significant obstacles for these victims.
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48% Bias Score
Saskatchewan Attempted Murderer Granted Statutory Release
Leslie Black, convicted of the attempted murder and sexual assault of Marlene Bird in 2014, was granted statutory release from prison despite concerns about his behavior and high risk of reoffending, with conditions including residence in a halfway house and psychological counseling.
Saskatchewan Attempted Murderer Granted Statutory Release
Leslie Black, convicted of the attempted murder and sexual assault of Marlene Bird in 2014, was granted statutory release from prison despite concerns about his behavior and high risk of reoffending, with conditions including residence in a halfway house and psychological counseling.
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48% Bias Score
Home Office Fails to Curb Violence Against Women and Girls: NAO Report
The UK's National Audit Office (NAO) criticized the Home Office's ineffective response to violence against women and girls, citing poor cross-government collaboration, insufficient prevention efforts, and a lack of focus on outcomes, despite rising reported cases of sexual assault and a 2021 strateg...
Home Office Fails to Curb Violence Against Women and Girls: NAO Report
The UK's National Audit Office (NAO) criticized the Home Office's ineffective response to violence against women and girls, citing poor cross-government collaboration, insufficient prevention efforts, and a lack of focus on outcomes, despite rising reported cases of sexual assault and a 2021 strateg...
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48% Bias Score
Germany Guarantees Shelter for Domestic Violence Victims
Germany's coalition government and opposition Union party agreed to a law guaranteeing shelter and support for women facing violence, with a 2.6 billion euro federal funding commitment, marking a significant change from a previously resource-limited system.
Germany Guarantees Shelter for Domestic Violence Victims
Germany's coalition government and opposition Union party agreed to a law guaranteeing shelter and support for women facing violence, with a 2.6 billion euro federal funding commitment, marking a significant change from a previously resource-limited system.
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40% Bias Score
Surge in Non-Lethal Violence Against Women in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia
Daily non-lethal violence against women in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia surged to 1,569 cases in 2023, a 13% increase from 2022, highlighting the urgent need for effective prevention strategies such as promoting financial autonomy and challenging gender norms, as evidenced by a recent study of globa...
Surge in Non-Lethal Violence Against Women in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia
Daily non-lethal violence against women in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia surged to 1,569 cases in 2023, a 13% increase from 2022, highlighting the urgent need for effective prevention strategies such as promoting financial autonomy and challenging gender norms, as evidenced by a recent study of globa...
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32% Bias Score
Court of Cassation Overturns Murder Conviction, Sparking Outrage
Cemal Metin Avcı's aggravated life sentence for murdering Pınar Gültekin was overturned by the Court of Cassation due to a disagreement on whether the murder was committed with 'monstrous intent', prompting outrage from Gültekin's family.
Court of Cassation Overturns Murder Conviction, Sparking Outrage
Cemal Metin Avcı's aggravated life sentence for murdering Pınar Gültekin was overturned by the Court of Cassation due to a disagreement on whether the murder was committed with 'monstrous intent', prompting outrage from Gültekin's family.
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52% Bias Score
Tougher Management for Coercive Control Offenders in England and Wales
Starting Monday, England and Wales will manage offenders convicted of coercive or controlling behavior under the multi-agency public protection arrangements (Mappa), treating it equally with other serious domestic abuse offenses, improving risk management and victim protection.
Tougher Management for Coercive Control Offenders in England and Wales
Starting Monday, England and Wales will manage offenders convicted of coercive or controlling behavior under the multi-agency public protection arrangements (Mappa), treating it equally with other serious domestic abuse offenses, improving risk management and victim protection.
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36% Bias Score
UK Government Fails to Curb Violence Against Women and Girls Amidst Worsening Epidemic
A UK government report criticizes the failing efforts to combat violence against women and girls (VAWG), revealing a worsening epidemic despite past strategies and promises; sexual assault prevalence rose from 3.4% to 4.3% annually, while the Home Office underspent its VAWG budget by 15% on average.
UK Government Fails to Curb Violence Against Women and Girls Amidst Worsening Epidemic
A UK government report criticizes the failing efforts to combat violence against women and girls (VAWG), revealing a worsening epidemic despite past strategies and promises; sexual assault prevalence rose from 3.4% to 4.3% annually, while the Home Office underspent its VAWG budget by 15% on average.
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48% Bias Score
Life Sentences for Sado-Masochistic Couple in Brutal Murder
A sado-masochistic couple, Gemma Watts and Steve Sansom, were jailed for life for the murder of Sarah Mayhew; her dismembered body was found in a London park after being transported in a suitcase following a premeditated killing in March 2024.
Life Sentences for Sado-Masochistic Couple in Brutal Murder
A sado-masochistic couple, Gemma Watts and Steve Sansom, were jailed for life for the murder of Sarah Mayhew; her dismembered body was found in a London park after being transported in a suitcase following a premeditated killing in March 2024.
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60% Bias Score
Death Sentences in India for Gang Rape and Triple Murder
Five men received the death penalty in India for the gang rape and murder of a teenager and the killings of her father and niece in Chhattisgarh in January 2021; a sixth man received a life sentence for involvement in the killings.
Death Sentences in India for Gang Rape and Triple Murder
Five men received the death penalty in India for the gang rape and murder of a teenager and the killings of her father and niece in Chhattisgarh in January 2021; a sixth man received a life sentence for involvement in the killings.
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48% Bias Score
Life Imprisonment for Murder of Kolkata Doctor Highlights India's Violence Against Women
A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old female doctor at a government hospital last August, sparking protests and highlighting India's ongoing struggle with violence against women, with reported rape cases increasing by 20% in 2022.
Life Imprisonment for Murder of Kolkata Doctor Highlights India's Violence Against Women
A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old female doctor at a government hospital last August, sparking protests and highlighting India's ongoing struggle with violence against women, with reported rape cases increasing by 20% in 2022.
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36% Bias Score
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