[TW: violence against women; domestic abuse; homicide] WHO’s report shows violence against women is a ‘global public health problem,’ with shutdowns giving rise to shadow pandemic

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TRIGGER WARNING [domestic violence and marital rape]: Human rights group says Iran’s bill against gender-based violence is a half-victory that “falls short of international standards”

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Nova Scotia mass killing: Gunman said COVID-19 pandemic would make people desperate

Michael MacDonald, The Canadian Press Mon Nov 16 2020 15:51:38 HALIFAX — The gunman responsible for the April mass shooting in Nova Scotia sent an email in March saying he was glad he was well-armed because the COVID-19 pandemic would make people desperate “once the money runs out,” newly released court documents say. The grim […]
‘He is not alone,’ victim of Toronto’s van attack struggles to understand Minassian

Liam Casey, The Canadian Press Sun Nov 15 2020 10:06:18 TORONTO — Dina Risin is terrified there are other men like Alek Minassian. The fears that began when she became one of his victims intensified this week as she watched the first day of the virtual murder trial for the man who has admitted to […]