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German Island Tradition Sparks Outrage Over Violence Against Women
The annual Klaasohm celebration on Borkum Island, Germany, where men in costume chase and spank women with cow horns, sparked outrage after an NDR report showed women being injured and humiliated, leading to public condemnation and a pledge by organizers to modify the tradition.
German Island Tradition Sparks Outrage Over Violence Against Women
The annual Klaasohm celebration on Borkum Island, Germany, where men in costume chase and spank women with cow horns, sparked outrage after an NDR report showed women being injured and humiliated, leading to public condemnation and a pledge by organizers to modify the tradition.
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60% Bias Score
Peaceful Klaasohm Celebration on Borkum Island After Violence Concerns
The Klaasohm celebration on Borkum island, previously marred by violence against women, remained peaceful this year, with no reported assaults linked to the event; 500-600 people attended, and police reported only unrelated incidents of vandalism and aggravated assault.
Peaceful Klaasohm Celebration on Borkum Island After Violence Concerns
The Klaasohm celebration on Borkum island, previously marred by violence against women, remained peaceful this year, with no reported assaults linked to the event; 500-600 people attended, and police reported only unrelated incidents of vandalism and aggravated assault.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Fails to Meet Istanbul Convention Standards on Gender-Based Violence
Germany's insufficient response to gender-based violence violates the Istanbul Convention, as a new report reveals severe deficits in shelter capacity and support systems, leading to many women being turned away.
Germany Fails to Meet Istanbul Convention Standards on Gender-Based Violence
Germany's insufficient response to gender-based violence violates the Istanbul Convention, as a new report reveals severe deficits in shelter capacity and support systems, leading to many women being turned away.
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40% Bias Score
French Woman's Abuse Revelation Sparks Global Feminist Debate
71-year-old Gisèle Pelicot publicly revealed years of abuse by her husband—drugging, rape, and forced prostitution—inspiring global feminist support but also highlighting the need to acknowledge the lasting trauma of such abuse.
French Woman's Abuse Revelation Sparks Global Feminist Debate
71-year-old Gisèle Pelicot publicly revealed years of abuse by her husband—drugging, rape, and forced prostitution—inspiring global feminist support but also highlighting the need to acknowledge the lasting trauma of such abuse.
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56% Bias Score
UK Acts to Criminalize Drink Spiking
The UK government introduces a new law to criminalize spiking and launches a training program for pub staff to combat this issue.
UK Acts to Criminalize Drink Spiking
The UK government introduces a new law to criminalize spiking and launches a training program for pub staff to combat this issue.
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40% Bias Score
Parma Play Tackles Gender Violence
A theatrical performance in Parma, Italy, uses Alessandro Manzoni's "Adelchi" to explore themes of female oppression and violence, alongside a community event promoting gender equality.
Parma Play Tackles Gender Violence
A theatrical performance in Parma, Italy, uses Alessandro Manzoni's "Adelchi" to explore themes of female oppression and violence, alongside a community event promoting gender equality.
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20% Bias Score
12-Year Sentence for Man Who Caused Miscarriage by Administering Abortion Drugs
Stuart Worby, 40, received a 12-year prison sentence for causing a miscarriage and sexual assault after secretly giving his victim abortion pills, resulting in the loss of her 15-week pregnancy; his accomplice received a suspended sentence.
12-Year Sentence for Man Who Caused Miscarriage by Administering Abortion Drugs
Stuart Worby, 40, received a 12-year prison sentence for causing a miscarriage and sexual assault after secretly giving his victim abortion pills, resulting in the loss of her 15-week pregnancy; his accomplice received a suspended sentence.
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36% Bias Score
Borkum's Klaasohm Festival Ends Violent Tradition Amidst Police Investigation
The annual Klaasohm festival on Borkum island, Germany, traditionally involved men hitting women with cow horns, but following public outrage and media coverage, organizers have pledged to end this violent practice, leading to a police investigation into past events and potential legal consequences.
Borkum's Klaasohm Festival Ends Violent Tradition Amidst Police Investigation
The annual Klaasohm festival on Borkum island, Germany, traditionally involved men hitting women with cow horns, but following public outrage and media coverage, organizers have pledged to end this violent practice, leading to a police investigation into past events and potential legal consequences.
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60% Bias Score
UK Conference Addresses Abuse of Black and Minoritized Migrant Women
A conference in Ipswich highlighted the disproportionate abuse faced by Black and minoritized migrant women in the UK, emphasizing immigration status exploitation and cultural barriers to support; over a million VAWG crimes were recorded in 2022/23.
UK Conference Addresses Abuse of Black and Minoritized Migrant Women
A conference in Ipswich highlighted the disproportionate abuse faced by Black and minoritized migrant women in the UK, emphasizing immigration status exploitation and cultural barriers to support; over a million VAWG crimes were recorded in 2022/23.
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16% Bias Score
Three Men Jailed for Gang Rape During Buck's Weekend
Three men—Maurice, Marius Hawell, and Andrew David—were sentenced to 14, 13, and 9 years respectively for gang raping three women during a buck's weekend in Newcastle West, Australia, in February 2022; the judge highlighted the offenders' lack of typical criminal profiles.
Three Men Jailed for Gang Rape During Buck's Weekend
Three men—Maurice, Marius Hawell, and Andrew David—were sentenced to 14, 13, and 9 years respectively for gang raping three women during a buck's weekend in Newcastle West, Australia, in February 2022; the judge highlighted the offenders' lack of typical criminal profiles.
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56% Bias Score
France Strengthens Fight Against Violence Against Women
France announces new measures to combat violence against women, including expanding a system for filing complaints at hospitals and increasing funding for support programs.
France Strengthens Fight Against Violence Against Women
France announces new measures to combat violence against women, including expanding a system for filing complaints at hospitals and increasing funding for support programs.
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24% Bias Score
Parma's Initiatives Against Gender Violence
Parma, Italy is organizing various events to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Parma's Initiatives Against Gender Violence
Parma, Italy is organizing various events to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
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16% Bias Score
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