ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s (NA) Special Committee on Gender Mainstreaming on Tuesday expressed serious concern over recent judicial interpretations that, it said, could weaken legal protections for survivors of sexual violence. Read More: HR dept moves to support victim of sexual violence The concerns were raised during a committee meeting at Parliament House, chaired by […]
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Italy declares femicide a distinct crime
Italy has officially made femicide—a deliberate killing of women or girls—a specific crime punishable by life imprisonment, after lawmakers unanimously passed the landmark bill on Tuesday. This measure strengthens protections for women nationwide. The new law creates a unique category in the penal code for homicides “based on the characteristics of the victim,” expanding beyond […]
Latvia quits Istanbul Convention despite government opposition
RIGA — Latvia’s parliament voted on Thursday to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention, a key international treaty aimed at preventing violence against women, after a ruling coalition partner sided with the opposition in defiance of the prime minister and president. The Istanbul Convention, established by the Council of Europe, recognizes violence against women as a […]
Female infanticide: The concrete paradigm of violence
The right to life is an inherent right for each individual. Still, Pakistan stands at number six and gender-based violence remains a common practice. This violence begins for some at the time of their birth, known as female infanticide which is the deliberate killing of girl babies. It is also described as gender-selective killing or […]