One in six Australian women have experienced partner violence.
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In the last few years, significant resources have been devoted to changing attitudes towards domestic violence – so why aren’t the numbers going down?
This sculpture in London commemorates Nelson Mandela, who set up the African National Congress’ armed wing, Umkhonto we Sizwe (Spear of the Nation), in 1961 when he lost hope that passive and non-violent resistance to the apartheid government would bear fruit.
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Seeking justice, not peace, in our world changes the conversation about conflict. Conflict has proven integral to achieving a more equitable and secure society.
A man changes a flag to half-staff near the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs.
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Data show the vast majority of people killed by gun violence are black and live in urban areas.
Is religion inherently violent? Some believe so, but secular individuals and institutions have proven to be just as violent.
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Many think that violence is central to religion, but some scholars argue it’s meaningless to single out religion rather than socio-economic factors when assessing violent acts.
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Gunpowder, treason and plot: historical consultants to BBC drama explain their role on the show.
Kyrgyz women have gradually replaced men in various tasks, at home but also as migrant labourers.
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Traditional notions of femininity and masculinity are in conflict, resulting in a surge of violence against Kyrgyz women.
Arrests aside, until the politicians who collude with gangs are stopped, crime in Central America will likely continue unchecked.
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Corruption, not gang warfare, is the root cause of the record violence in El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. Until public officials stop shielding criminal groups like MS-13, lawlessness will reign.
Noah’s Ark – a biblical story of genocide.
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We still live in a violent world – and the Bible can help children understand it.
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A few of the ways violence may create even more violence.
Namibia’s first gay pride took place on July 29.
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As Australia is debating same-sex marriage a major civil right it is hard not to observe regression of LGBT rights in various countries.
U.S. President’s apparent passion for cruelty speaks to a greater American illness.
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Donald Trump seems to have a passion for cruelty, often publicly celebrating his investment in violence as a source of pleasure. Those tendencies represent symptoms of a broader American sickness.
Anti-government protesters march in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Sept. 20, 2017.
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What happens when outsiders step in with good intentions? As the crisis in Guatemala shows, it’s complicated.
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And yet it’s still technically legal in the UK.
Aggressive police patrolling of Rio’s poor favela neighbourhoods has turned streets into battlegrounds, with innocent bystanders in the middle.
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In Rio de Janeiro, a stray bullet kills or injures one person every seven hours.
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, a self-styled Indian guru, was convicted and sentenced for the rape of two of his female followers.
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The Dera Sacha Sauda episode has several important questions, mostly related to the crisis of spirituality and modernity in India today.
Dr Michael Wong is telling his story to campaign for better hospital security.
Melbourne neurosurgeon Dr Michael Wong was stabbed in a hospital foyer in February, 2014. He recalls his attack with painful clarity and calls for better protection for hospital staff.
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It matters who a person drinks with and where.
Zimbabwean first lady Grace Mugabe with her husband, President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe.
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There is no basis in customary, conventional international law or domestic law for the spouse of a head of state to claim - as a right - some form of immunity when visiting a foreign state.
Protesters with opposing views face off at a ‘Free Speech’ rally in Boston.
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Two genocide and mass atrocity prevention scholars argue Trump’s response to the Charlottesville attack is a red flag.
A child’s exposure to violence can lead to lasting physical, mental, and emotional harm.
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It’s important to understand the nature and extent of children’s exposure to violence during general elections so they can be protected.