Tag: gender-based violence
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Omaheke Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Murder and Rape in Gobabis District
Overview The High Court in Windhoek handed down a heavy sentence on Friday to Gabriel Gasa, a 25-year-old resident of the Omaheke region, after he pleaded guilty to the brutal murder and rape of a young woman at a farm in the Gobabis district. The court sentenced him to an effective 45-year prison term, reinforcing…
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Omaheke man gets 45-year sentence for murder and rape at Gobabis farm
Long prison term for a brutal crime in the Gobabis district A resident of the Omaheke region has been handed a lengthy prison term after admitting to the murder and rape of a young woman at a farm in the Gobabis district. In the High Court in Windhoek, Gabriel Gasa, 25, pleaded guilty to the…
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AI Harm to Women: Experts Warn of New Threats and Safeguards
The Rising Risk of AI-Facilitated Harm to Women Advances in artificial intelligence have delivered remarkable benefits across healthcare, education, and entertainment. Yet experts warn that the very tools designed to augment human capability could also amplify harm, particularly toward women. From deepfakes and non-consensual imagery to targeted harassment and consent-evading deception, the new AI landscape…
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At the heart of change: Spotlight Initiative breakthroughs in tackling gender-based violence
Introduction: A mandate to center women and girls in policy Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most persistent barriers to gender equality. The Spotlight Initiative, a joint United Nations–European Union partnership, is reshaping this landscape by placing survivors and the communities that support them at the heart of every decision. Under the leadership of…
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Afghanistan: A New UN Mechanism to Investigate Crimes Against Women and Other Atrocities
New UN Mechanism to Investigate Crimes in Afghanistan The United Nations Human Rights Council has decided to establish an independent mechanism dedicated to documenting and preserving evidence of the gravest international crimes committed in Afghanistan. The move aims to ensure accountability for abuses that have affected civilians, with a specific emphasis on crimes against women,…
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African States urged to strengthen women’s rights protections amid rising anti-gender pushback
Overview: Africa confronts a growing anti-gender pushback At the 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), a clear warning rang out from Equality Now, a leading women’s rights organization. The group urged African states to reinforce legal and practical protections for women and girls as anti-gender narratives gain traction…
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PNG Domestic Abuse Survivors Queue at Police Stations
Introduction: a troubling reality in Papua New Guinea In Papua New Guinea, many domestic abuse survivors face a daunting first step: reporting violence to authorities. For Fiona, a placeholder name for a survivor who shared her experience, the act of seeking help meant walking into a maze of practical barriers, social stigma, and sometimes unhelpful…
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PNG Domestic Abuse Survivors Queue to Report Husbands
Facing the System: Why Survivors Queue at Police Stations In parts of Papua New Guinea, survivors of domestic abuse describe a daunting reality: reporting abuse often means arriving at a police station—sometimes after hours of walking or waiting—only to find a process that feels distant from their immediate needs. For many women and men who…
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Ending Violence Against Women: Dignity, Equality, and Human Rights
Why ending violence against women matters Violence against women is not only a personal tragedy; it is a systemic failure that undermines dignity, equality, and human rights. Across cultures and continents, women and girls are disproportionately affected by abuse in homes, communities, and public life. When a woman experiences violence, it reverberates through families, workplaces,…
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Ending Violence Against Women: A Global Duty to Uphold Dignity, Equality, and Human Rights
Violence Against Women: A Global Crisis Rooted in Dignity, Equality, and Human Rights Every year, countless women endure violence that shatters personal safety, family stability, and community trust. The issue is not merely a private problem; it is a global crisis that reflects broader failures in dignity, equality, and human rights. When a woman is…