Femicide in Latin America

The concerning increase in violent female homicides within the last two decades has prompted many Latin American countries to distinguish these deaths from other homicides by labeling them “femicides.” Femicide refers to the specific killing of women and girls for gender-based reasons, and has cast a dark shadow over the safety of women in these respective countries. In many Latin American countries, impunity of the justice system contributes to the increase in femicide cases. Police agencies and judges often do not thoroughly investigate or prosecute the perpetrators of these heinous crimes…

GlobeKathryn ManningJune 14, 2022feminism, Latin America, Mexico, Crime|Justice|Law, Femicide, murders, women, women's rightsComment

A New Afghanistan: Countering the Saviorism Myth

During 2001-2021, many girls and women in Afghanistan relished the freedom of being able to pursue an education or earn their own wages. They no longer were required to be chaperoned by male relatives when leaving their home. Women also experienced greater representation in politics. In 2005, 68 out of 249 seats were reserved for female members in the lower house of parliament, and 23 out of 102 designated for women in the upper house.

Featured, GlobeSerena BroomeDecember 21, 2021afghanistan, women, women's rights, saviorism, afghan women, educationComment