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AD 18h

Barbara Godwaldt, whose sister Gea was murdered by her husband in 2020, is now fighting against femicide and advocates for better recognition of the dangers in unsafe relationships, emphasizing that ending such a relationship is often the most dangerous moment. (translated)

Geliefde basisschoollerares Gea werd vermoord door haar man, haar zus strijdt nu tegen femicide
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Wim Hertgers, whose daughter Sanne was murdered by her partner in 2023, announces that he will be performing at Lowlands to warn young people about the dangers of coercive control and femicide, and urges them to look out for each other and not to ignore signs of changes in their friends or loved ones. (translated)

Wim vond zijn vermoorde dochter Sanne, nu waarschuwt hij meisjes op Lowlands voor ‘dwingende controle’
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Wim Hertgers tells the poignant story of his murdered daughter Sanne at the Lowlands festival, who became a victim of femicide, to raise awareness about the seriousness of coercive control and femicide and to urge others to look out for each other and offer support. (translated)

Wim vond zijn vermoorde dochter Sanne, nu vertelt hij haar verhaal op Lowlands: ‘Zorg dat je deur openstaat’
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de Volkskrant 1w

A year after the murder of 17-year-old Lisa, there is a growing awareness of the insecurity that many women experience in public space, which has led to new measures and protests, but the actual improvements in safety are still difficult to measure. (translated)

Is het nu voor vrouwen veiliger in de openbare ruimte? ‘Meer mensen zijn zich bewust van de gevoelens die veel vrouwen ervaren’
NRC 1w

A year after the murder of seventeen-year-old Lisa, the debate on women's safety has increased, but according to activists like Danique de Jong, the focus of the government and media remains too much on incidents instead of addressing the underlying problems such as unequal male-female relations. (translated)

Wat is een jaar na de moord op de zeventienjarige Lisa gedaan aan vrouwveiligheid? ‘Je moet dat structureel onder de aandacht brengen, niet alleen bij spraakmakende gebeurtenissen’
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In The Hague, the pregnant Yakaira (34) was shot dead by her ex-partner Peter M. despite her clear wish to end the relationship, highlighting the complexity of intimate terror and the difficulty for victims to break free from a violent situation, according to Tanya Hoogwerf of Filomena. (translated)

Doodgeschoten Yakaira stopte relatie, maar intieme terreur gaat vaak door: ‘Het is knetteronveilig’
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Yakaira, a pregnant woman, was allegedly shot dead by her ex-partner in The Hague, reflecting the complex and dangerous nature of intimate terror, where victims often remain trapped in manipulating and controlling relationships, even after a separation. (translated)

Yakaira wilde weg bij ex, maar volgens expert kan dat gevaarlijker zijn: ‘Het is knetteronveilig’
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A year after the murder of 17-year-old Lisa and the allocation of 6 million euros by the municipality of Amsterdam, various safety measures have been implemented, such as GPS trackers for stalking victims, but there is still much work to be done to make public spaces safer for women. (translated)

Wat is 1 jaar na de moord op Lisa gedaan met de 6 miljoen euro van gemeente Amsterdam? ‘Veel maatregelen gericht op de man in de bosjes’
Il Fatto Quotidiano 2w

In the first half of 2026, there was a decrease in the overall number of crimes and incoming migrants in Italy, while the number of evictions from illegal housing increased; however, the number of new recruits into security forces decreased and the new law on femicide proved ineffective. (translated)

Sicurezza, il report del Viminale: meno reati e sbarchi, boom di sgomberi. Ma crollano le assunzioni di forze dell’ordine
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Hundreds of people participated in a silent march in The Hague in memory of 34-year-old Yakaira, who was recently shot dead, during which her family shared memories of her dreams and future and emphasized that femicide must never happen again. (translated)

Honderden mensen lopen mee in stille tocht voor doodgeschoten Yakaira (34): ‘Ze had dromen’
NOS 2w

In The Hague, the trial against a suspect of an attack on the D66 office begins today, while an silent march takes place this evening in memory of a 34-year-old woman who was shot dead last week. (translated)

Wekdienst 13/8: Rechtszaak over aanslag D66-kantoor • Stille tocht Den Haag
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The 34-year-old maternity caretaker Yakaira, who was shot dead in The Hague while she was pregnant, leaves her family with a 'double loss', while the suspect, her ex-partner Peter M., has been arrested in connection with the shooting and the community is preparing for a silent protest march in her memory and as a fight against femicide. (translated)

Doodgeschoten kraamverzorgster Yakaira was zwanger, familie verwerkt ‘dubbel verlies’
Chris Klomp 3w

Ach jeetje. Volgens @LavieJanRoos wordt hij nu online in verband gebracht met 'pedofilie, femicide en zelfs de moord op Lisa'. Ik leef enorm met hem mee. Oh nee, toch niet. Toen hij lasterde dat ik een steen door mijn eigen ruit had gegooid en ik hem netjes vroeg om daarmee te kappen, lachte hij mij vierkant uit. Karma, bitch. #onlinehaat #laster #karma

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A 37-year-old man from Krimpenerwaard has been waiting for months for a spot in a forensic psychiatric clinic after violent incidents with ex-partners and children, and his request to wait for treatment at home was denied because many women are afraid of him and the judge fears femicide. (translated)

Veel vrouwen zijn bang: waarom de rechter een tbs-kandidaat niet op vrije voeten wil hebben
Delo 4w

The article focuses on domestic violence and femicide in Slovenia, highlighting the dramatic story of a murdered 36-year-old woman and emphasizing how such crimes affect a wide network of people, not just the victims themselves. (translated)

Oprosti, menstruacijo imam
NOS 4w

The man who tried to suffocate his girlfriend was convicted thanks to a new forensic investigation method for suffocation attempts, which allowed for a quick and accurate assessment of the victim's injuries, contributing to his conviction for attempted murder. (translated)

Man veroordeeld die vriendin probeerde te wurgen, nieuw wurgonderzoek speelde rol
NOS 4w

The body of 14-year-old Nour from Blerick, who was murdered by her own mother in April and found tied with duct tape on her bed, was discovered by the police during a public hearing where her mother Fouzia R. faces murder charges, with reports stating that she had psychiatric issues and was unable to fully comprehend the situation. (translated)

Doodgestoken meisje uit Blerick werd op bed gevonden, vastgebonden met tape
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Tijdens een rechtszitting in Alkmaar werden de zussen van een in Hoofddorp doodgestoken vrouw onverwachts geconfronteerd met gruwelijke details van het geweldsdrama, waarop de officier van justitie zijn excuses aanbood aan hun advocaat. #Femicide #Hoofddorp #Geweldsdrama

Nabestaanden in rechtszaal geconfronteerd met details over doodgestoken zus, OM biedt excuses aan
NOS Jul 23

In Stuttgart is een 47-jarige vrouw ernstig gewond geraakt nadat ze door een man, met wie ze een relatie had, werd neergestoken en in brand gestoken, waarna de dader later werd aangehouden. #Stuttgart #Femicide #Relatiegeweld

Man steekt vrouw in Stuttgart neer en steekt haar in brand
Radiožurnál Jul 17

Článek se zaměřuje na dosavadní evidenci femicidů v Česku a zdůrazňuje, že vykázání násilníka je účinným prostředkem, který obětem umožňuje získat potřebnou pomoc, jak informuje novinářka Klára Filipová. #femicide #násilí #pomoc ženám

Vykázání násilníka je účinné, oběť se dostane k pomoci, říká novinářka po zmapování femicid v Česku