: We are seeing social-cohesion fracture along multiple faultines with a rising tide of unrest around the world. Of course violence perpetrated by men against women is nothing new but I have noticed a growing wave of protests against rape and femicide. For example
“‘I am tired of it’: Femicides spark outrage across Guatemala. Women are leading protests against gender violence and femicides this weekend in Guatemala, where the recent murder of a university student has sparked sorrow, outrage, and calls for action.”
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/10/10/i-am-tired-of-it-femicides-spark-outrage-across-guatemala
Dozens arrested in Namibia’s anti-femicide protests. “
“Namibian police have fired teargas, rubber bullets and also arrested dozens of protesters in the capital, Windhoek, during the third day of nationwide demonstrations against gender-based violence.”
https://www.trtworld.com/africa/dozens-arrested-in-namibia-s-anti-femicide-protests-40467
Protests have been held in several cities in Algeria to demand action to stop violence against women following the rape and murder of a teenager. “
“The charred body of Chaïma, 19, was found in a deserted petrol station in Thenia, 80 km (50 miles) east of the capital Algiers, this month.”
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-54465180
A second Dalit [untouchable] woman has died after alleged gang rape, sparking outrage and protests across India “
“A 22-year-old woman died of severe injuries in India after being allegedly gang raped on Tuesday, according to authorities — the same day another 19-year-old woman died from a separate gang rape incident, prompting nationwide outrage and growing protests.”
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/01/asia/india-gang-rape-dalit-balrampur-intl-hnk/index.html
Bangladesh weighs death penalty for rapists as protests flare.” “
“Protests rocked Bangladesh on Saturday as hundreds of people took to the streets to demand justice after a series of rapes and sexual assaults that have spurred the government to seek capital punishment for offenders.”
The world marks the International Day of the Girl Child on Sunday, during a year in which a global pandemic and subsequent economic downturn has created further challenges for girls. “
“The United Nations, which created the day in 2011 to promote girls’ rights, says difficulties already faced by girls have been exacerbated by the coronavirus health crisis…”
https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/pandemic-worsens-challenges-faced-girls-globally