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Gun Violence is Driving Puerto Rico’s Femicide Crisis

Mariela Santos-Muñiz / Prism Jun 25, 2024 Legal guns are now the most common tool for carrying out femicides. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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A Grassroots Movement Mobilizes Against Femicide in Kenya

Jacqueline Kubania / Truthdig Mar 6, 2024 Organizers are fighting for wide-ranging reforms and an end to systemic violence against women. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

International Women’s Day Honors Its Activist Roots

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Mar 8, 2020 It has been a rocky year so far in the fight for justice for women around the world. But that's far from the whole story. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Pope Denounces Femicides, Other Gender-Based Crimes

NICOLE WINFIELD and CHRISTINE ARMARIO / The Associated Press Jan 20, 2018 Francis, visiting Peru, says Latin America has become the most violent place on earth for women. The pontiff demands new laws and cultural change. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘Esto es México’: Mexicans Rise From Rubble of Violence, Quakes

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Sep 21, 2017 "This is Mexico": In a week when they protested, celebrated, mourned and above all came together, Mexicans show that hope dies last. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Slain Reporter Miroslava Breach Velducea

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Apr 2, 2017 Known for her reporting on corruption, organized crime, femicides and human rights abuses, Breach was called the “uncomfortable” journalist for writing truths that made many in power uneasy. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Marches Against Femicide and Domestic Violence Sweep Through Argentina, Uruguay, Chile (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jun 4, 2015 Latin America is alight with feminist movements. From Argentina to Paraguay, women are taking to the streets to demand human rights. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )