8legs: 16 days of activism

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world21h ago

Landmarks across Kazakhstan were lit in orange to mark the UN campaign against violence toward women, signaling nationwide support.
The 16 Days of Activism campaign runs from November 25 to December 10, and 2025 emphasizes ending digital violence.
Kazakhstan strengthened legal protections in 2024, introducing criminal liability for all forms of assault and tightening safeguards for minors.
Authorities highlighted digital harassment as a growing concern, with new laws addressing online stalking and related harms.
Major cities Astana and Almaty hosted orange-lit events to show solidarity with victims and promote human rights.
The End Violence Film Festival opened in Astana and Shymkent as part of raising awareness on gender-based violence.
Kazakhstan continues to strengthen its human rights framework to protect women, children, and vulnerable groups from violence.

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crime4h ago

Femicides in Libya during the UN’s 16 Days campaign intensify calls for stronger protections for women and clearer accountability.
Activists say Libya lacks enforceable laws to shield women, and even where laws exist there is no police to enforce them.
A draft law to protect women from violence has stalled since November 2023 amid Libya’s political split and rival administrations.
UN and Libyan experts stress the urgent adoption of a draft law protecting women from violence as a vital step forward.
Fear, stigma, and armed-group influence hinder reporting of violence, leaving many crimes unrecorded.
Libya’s ongoing governance vacuum since 2011—with two rival administrations—complicates accountability for violence against women.
Armed groups’ control over resources and cities like Tripoli heightens women's vulnerability and shapes violence dynamics.
Online campaigns, such as 'Do not marry a militia man,' reflect mobilization by Libyans to challenge gender-based violence.
The UN special representative and Libyan experts call for a comprehensive framework covering physical, sexual, psychological, economic, and digital violence against women.
The UN notes the urgency of passage amid ongoing clashes and a fragile security environment that affects protection efforts.
Experts warn that data on violence against Libyan women remains unreliable due to reporting barriers and political fragmentation.

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