Humanising Victims of Violence
Tens of thousands of people are killed, raped or murdered every year in Mexico.
A growing number of communities are trying to make the public realize that the victims are people and not just statistics.
In Ecatapec, Mexico, several community projects have been memorialising those killed in the violence, bringing awareness the sense of insecurity that has become a part of daily life for so many.
This is their response
Latest - Domestic Violence
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Colombia: Domestic violence is women’s worst enemy
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Australia bans sportsmen for domestic abuse
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Domestic violence cases disappear from Cuyahoga County's online site
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UK: Domestic violence affects one million children
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Interviews - Domestic Violence
Gabriela Spanic - My Life Between Lines
Once I told about my experience of domestic violence and they said:- "He is the father of your child; you should remain silent" - Venezuelan actress…
Negra Li - Positive Change Through Film and Music
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Monica Iozzi: Surviving Violence Striving for Change
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