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Men who distance themselves from cases of femicide need to help address the toxic masculinity that feeds the violence.
After years of hearings and almost 6,000 submissions, the final report has been tabled in parliament. It contains 122 recommendations for change in the Australian Defence Force.
Jennifer, now 41 years old, was the first female gang leader in Honduras, a country devastated by gang wars. Fifteen years after going straight, she tells her story.
Chinese funded projects favour the francophone region of Cameroon.
In medieval Europe, vigilantism was rampant. Though there were rudimentary efforts to develop legal frameworks, the precepts could be bizarre, with justice sporadic and unevenly applied.
As governments strive to reduce violence, they must also address the powerful role of companies and corporations.
Data from the Australian Institute of Criminology shows alarmingly high rates of sexual violence perpetration. Here’s what is shows.
Reforms have failed to transform an authoritarian police force into a democratic one.
Corruption in Kenya drains resources that could have been used for services like healthcare or education.
For Preeti Maharaj, growing up Fiji-Indian in Australia has meant living with threats of violence.
Kids most likely to wind up in the ER due to violence often have common early childhood experiences. Can schools use this information to prevent future injuries?
Backed by an overwhelming majority, Claudia Sheinbaum has a unique opportunity to advance gender equality in Mexico.
After historic win, President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum will face pressure to address her country’s gender violence.
As Mexico elects its new president, gang violence continues to sprawl.
As climate change ravages coastal livelihoods, piracy is on the rise, imperilling seafarers and trade.
Student protests on campuses are calling attention to atrocities in Gaza and challenging university administrators to divest. What is the best way forward that avoids unnecessary violence?
Many young Mexican men that are working in precarious conditions are drawn into the fold of drug cartels.
It can be easy to mistake feelings like fear and anger as hate. When biases are acted out in harmful ways, however, speaking up can help stop hate from getting worse.
Children’s rights are often violated in times of war.
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Professor (Practice), Faculty of Business and Economics, Monash University, Monash University
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