An estimated 140 women and girls across the world die at the hands of their partner or family member every day, according to new global estimates on femicide by the UN. The report by UN Women found 85,000 women and girls were killed intentionally by men in 2023, with 60% (51,100) of these deaths committed by someone… Read More Global estimates on femicide by the UN.
In Europe, femicide—the gender-based killing of women by men—remains a deeply concerning issue, though the rates and patterns vary across countries. While the United Kingdom reports that a woman is killed by a man every three days, European statistics present a broader and more complex picture.OBC Transeuropa+2OBC Transeuropa+2 🇪🇺 European Overview In 2023, 749 women were… Read More Gender-based killing of women by men
Yes — some do feel safer, but “safe” can mean different things depending on the man: 🔹 1. Emotionally “Safe” — Avoiding Vulnerability Some men feel emotionally “safer” around a woman who is more masculine in energy or appearance because: She may feel more like a peer or “buddy” than a romantic partner. He might not feel pressured… Read More 💬 Do Some Men Feel “Safer” Around Masculine Women?
There are many reasons, and none of them make a woman “less” of a woman. It all depends on her identity, experiences, cultural background, and how she feels most authentic in the world. 1. Gender Expression vs. Gender Identity Some women express themselves in what society considers a more “masculine” way (clothing, body language, hairstyle). This doesn’t always mean they… Read More 🌈 Why Do Some Women Dress and Act in a Masculine Way?
In a world that’s slowly waking up to the vast and beautiful spectrum of human identity, the term transgender is being heard more often. But understanding it deeply—without fear, stigma, or judgment—is essential if we are to create a more compassionate society. 💡 What Does “Transgender” Mean? Transgender (often shortened to trans) refers to someone whose gender identity is different… Read More 🏳️⚧️ Transgender: What It Means, Why People Transition, and Why Some Hide It
1. Renée Richards (USA) – Tennis Perhaps the most famous transgender tennis player in history. Born Richard Raskind, Renée transitioned in 1975. Fought a landmark legal battle to compete as a woman in the 1977 US Open. Her case was groundbreaking for transgender rights in sports. She later coached tennis great Martina Navratilova and worked as an… Read More 🎾🏊♀️🏋️♂️ Famous Transgender Athletes in Sports
In Spain, the equivalent of a DASH report (Domestic Abuse, Stalking, and Harassment risk assessment) used to assess the danger level of domestic abuse victims is part of the “Valoración del Riesgo de Violencia de Género” (Risk Assessment of Gender-Based Violence). This is a tool used by law enforcement to assess the risk of harm to victims of domestic… Read More “Valoración del Riesgo de Violencia de Género”(Risk Assessment of Gender-Based Violence)
