A Brazilian Noir Writer Investigates Her Biggest Crime Yet
Femicide—the killing of women—is the subject of Patrícia Melo’s experimental novel, set on the edge of the Brazilian rainforest.
Why Gender Violence in Mexico Persists—And How to Stop It
Gender violence is on the rise. But the government has overlooked the most basic and effective ways to protect women.
Fighting Gender Violence: What Brazil, Argentina and Others Are Doing
Isamara Filier, 41, was at a New Year’s party in Campinas, Brazil when her ex-husband opened fire on partygoers, killing her and eleven others. Filier and her ex-husband had been fighting for custody of their eight-year-old son, who was also among those killed. Hours later in El Alto, Bolivia, Jenny Mamani, 21, was beaten to … Read more
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