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Violence against women Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent human rights violations. The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed on November 25. How the Orange Days were inspired by Dominican feminists Brenda Haas 11/24/2025November 24, 2025 The Mirabal sisters were murdered after resisting the Dominican Republic's sexist dictator Rafael Trujillo. Their bravery inspired the UN's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. https://www.dw.com/en/orange-days-un-day-against-violence-toward-women-inspired-by-mirabal-sisters-dominican-feminists/a-74713728 © 2025 Deutsche Welle | Germany mulls ban on buying sex to fight exploitation Thomas Latschan 11/09/2025November 9, 2025 With forced prostitution reportedly on the rise in Germany, politicians are debating ways to reduce exploitation in sex work. Some say the "Nordic model," which punishes clients rather than sex workers, is the answer. https://www.dw.com/en/germany-mulls-ban-on-buying-sex-to-fight-exploitation/a-74673114 © 2025 Deutsche Welle | Is war to blame for the increase in domestic violence? Arshaluys Barseghyan 11/08/2025November 8, 2025 Armenia saw a staggering 168% surge in domestic violence cases in 2024, which rights advocates link to the lingering scars of the 2020 war. The rise mirrors a global pattern. https://www.dw.com/en/is-war-to-blame-for-the-increase-in-domestic-violence/a-74669008 © 2025 Deutsche Welle | Zambia: Hope in the fight against gender-based violence Kathy Short in Lusaka, Zambia 20 hours ago20 hours ago According to the 2024 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey, half of all women have experienced physical, emotional or sexual violence. Experts warn the true number is likely higher. But change is on the horizon. https://www.dw.com/en/zambia-hope-in-the-fight-against-gender-based-violence/a-74869715 © 2025 Deutsche Welle | A woman or girl killed every 10 minutes, UN report finds Kieran Burke with dpa, AFP 2 hours ago2 hours ago New data from the UN shows the worrying scale of global femicides, with some 50,000 women and girls killed by a partner or family member in 2024 alone. UN Women says no real progress has been made on the deadly trend. https://www.dw.com/en/a-woman-or-girl-killed-every-10-minutes-un-report-finds/a-74877050 © 2025 Deutsche Welle |