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Gender-based violence a problem in Naples province

4 gender-related abuse and violence reports made daily in Naples

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A total of 964 men have been reported to authorities for various forms of abuse and violence against women in Naples and its province from January to August 2024. This according to figures released by the Carabinieri police on Saturday.

Gender-based violence rife in Italy says reprot. Image from Freepix

Human Rights expert criticises Italy over gender-based violence

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A European human rights expert criticised Italy’s management of gender-based violence and discrimination against women in a scathing report. Dunja Mijatovic, commissioner for human rights at the Council of Europe, highlighted various concerns, including the revictimisation of victims by Italian courts and police, reduced access to abortion services for women, and Italy’s last-place ranking in […]

Violence against women “incompatible with our present” – Meloni

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Violence against women is “incompatible with our present” and must be stopped, said Premier Giorgia Meloni at the signing of the Agreement for development and cohesion with the Veneto Region.