Italy Family members to stand trial over Pakistani woman's disappearance 18-year-old Saman Abbas disappeared last year in Italy after telling her boyfriend that her family were going to kill her. 17/05/2022
Greece Greek helicopter pilot given life sentence for murdering British wife The case prompted widespread outrage in Greece after the man claimed that his wife had died during a burglary. 16/05/2022
United Kingdom Man given 36-year sentence for murdering London teacher Sabina Nessa The 36-year-old man had been found guilty of killing the 28-year-old teacher as she walked to meet a friend. 08/04/2022
world news EU plans to introduce same laws on violence against women across bloc The European Commission presented a proposal for a directive on International Women's Day. 08/03/2022
Spain German man given life sentence for murdering wife and son in Tenerife The bodies of a German woman and child had been found "stoned to death" in a cave on the Spanish island in 2019. 17/02/2022
Biztech news Facebook announces new tool to stop metaverse sexual harassment One test user recently described the experience of being gang-raped by men in the metaverse. Is Facebook's new tool enough to stop it from happening? 06/02/2022
Cyprus Cyprus court overturns UK woman’s conviction for lying about gang rape The woman's lawyers have described the court decision as a "watershed" moment. 31/01/2022
United Kingdom Man Utd suspend Mason Greenwood after arrest for alleged violence “An investigation was launched and following enquiries we can confirm a man in his 20s has since been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault,” Greater Manchester Police said in a statement. 30/01/2022
euronews WITNESS The Afghan women making Athens their new home In this episode of Witness, Julian Lopez travels to Athens to meet several Afghan women who were forced to flee Afghanistan following the return to power of the Taliban. Sharing their stories, they explain the daily challenges they face and their plans for the future. 28/01/2022
Ireland Ashling Murphy: Irish police arrest man on suspicion of murder A brief statement from police confirmed detectives investigating Ms. Murphy's killing had arrested a man "on suspicion of murder" but had "no further comment at this time". 18/01/2022
Ireland Funeral held for 23-year-old Irish teacher Ashling Murphy The Irish national police service is currently investigating her murder and has renewed their appeal for information. 18/01/2022
Austria Ultra-safe Austria grapples with femicides as 31 women killed in 2021 Austria has one of the highest rates of femicides in the EU, according to Eurostat data. 18/01/2022
Italy Two young men arrested over New Year's Eve attacks on women in Milan Nine women say they were assaulted by groups of young men in Milan's main square during the celebrations. 12/01/2022
France Feminist groups denounce French government's 'silence' after femicides French associations "#NousToutes" and "Féminicides Par Compagnons ou Ex" both reported three femicides in different parts of France within a 12-hour period on New Year's Day. 04/01/2022
Vatican Pope praises role of women as peacemakers in his New Year’s address In the Roman Catholic calendar January 1, is dedicated to world peace, and Pope Francis has used the occasion to praise the role of women as peacemakers. 01/01/2022
United Kingdom Man admits responsibility for death of London teacher Sabina Nessa The 36-year-old suspect has formally pleaded not guilty to her murder. 16/12/2021
Russia European human rights court urges Russia to tackle domestic violence Judges said domestic violence against Russian women is occurring on a “staggering scale”. 14/12/2021
world news Thousands take part in global protests against gender-based violence Thousands of demonstrators around the world took part in protests to highlight violence against women and LGBTQ groups. 28/11/2021
Germany 'I was suffocating': Mother speaks out to highlight obstetric violence When women experience violence during childbirth it can lead to traumatic disorders that affect all aspects of their future lives. And yet in Germany, the topic is taboo. 26/11/2021
no comment Venezuela, Chile and Uruguay protest against gender-based violence Women in Caracas, Santiago and Montevideo take to the streets to demand an end to violence against women on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. 26/11/2021
no comment Thousands demonstrate in Madrid to call out violence against women Women demonstrate in Madrid to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 26/11/2021
See Uffizi Gallery exhibition highlights violence against women Titled 'Lo sfregio' ("The scar") the exhibition opened in advance for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It will be on view through December 19 at the Uffizi Galleries in Florence. 25/11/2021
world news UN begins 16-day activism campaign highlighting female abuse The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25 is the occasion to highlight the many struggles women from around the world continue to face, including domestic abuse, genital mutilation, online violence, and femicide. 25/11/2021
no comment Paris inaugurates square in tribute to female victims of domestic violence A square dedicated to female victims of domestic violence has been inaugurated by the town hall of the 18th arrondissement of Paris. 25/11/2021
Slovakia Slovakia apologises for forced sterilisations of Roma women Thousands of Roma women were forced into sterilisation in Slovakia dating back to the Communist rule of 1966. 25/11/2021
France Protesters demand more is done to stop violence against French women Tens of thousands of people marched on Saturday through Paris and other cities urging the government to do more to prevent violence against women. 20/11/2021
