ReliefWeb reports that while general homicide rates are decreasing, cases of femicide have been rising globally in the last two decades. The UN found that 85,000 women were killed by men in intentional femicide cases in 2023, with 60% of killers being close to the victims. The report highlights the urgent need for improved data collection, legislation, and government accountability to address violence against women and girls.
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Christian group threatens Westminster Council over ‘indoctrinating’ pride flags
A London council faces potential legal action from Christian Concern over its plans to display trans-inclusive Pride flags on Regent Street from June 22 to July 17, arguing the flags promote divisive ideologies. The council maintains that the flags celebrate diversity and align with the city’s cosmopolitan values, while critics claim they undermine traditional beliefs about gender. Need More Context? 🔎
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