Protest Against Femicide in Kenya

Kenyan police fired tear gas and arrested at least three protesters as hundreds of people - mostly women - demanded action against a wave of femicide cases in the country.

Rising Rates of Targeted Murders of Women

Rates of targeted murders of women are rising despite efforts for more severe penalties. The majority of female homicides are committed by an intimate partner or a family member.

Fatal Stabbing of Woman in Athens

Greek authorities order urgent investigation into woman's fatal stabbing outside Athens police precinct after requesting protection from ex-boyfriend. Calls for femicide to be recognized as distinct term in Greece's criminal code. Minister promises full investigation as former partner arrested.

Arrest of American Citizen for Alleged Triple Murder in Honduras

American citizen Gilbert Reyes Bermúdez arrested in the Dominican Republic for allegedly killing three women in Roatán, Honduras. Plans to evacuate Americans in Haiti by the State Department. Highest rate of femicide in Honduras among Latin American countries and fifth highest in the world.

International Women's Day Protests for Women's Rights Worldwide

Protesters around the world took to the streets on International Women's Day to advocate for women's rights, including issues like pay equality, domestic violence, and access to education in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Some demonstrations also called for a cease-fire in Gaza and the return of Israeli hostages, with concerns of sexual violence against captives. The rallies highlighted various women's rights causes and drew attention to maternity rights, better working conditions, and femicide.