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Brazil passes a new law specifically outlawing female homicide — femicide

March 12, 2015Justice

Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff recently signed into law a bill that provides strict penalties against female homicide or femicide.

Women hold up signs during an International Women's Day rally in Lahore, March 8, 2015. Reuters/Mohsin Raza

What should the world do next for equal rights for women?

March 9, 2015Global Politics

Kidnap and Rape of American Student in Brazil Harkens Back to Delhi Case

August 15, 2013Conflict & Justice