Tens of thousands of protesters marched in cities across Italy on Nov. 25, marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Many were motivated by the recent murder of a 22-year-old university student, allegedly by her former boyfriend who resented the ending of their relationship. The Italian Interior Ministry reports so far this year, across Italy 55 women have been killed allegedly by a partner or former partner. Earlier this week, the Italian parliament unanimously approved several new measures to address violence against women, including a new information campaign in schools.
Compiled from: Giada Zampano, "Thousands rally in Italy over violence against women after woman's killing that outraged the country," Associated Press, Nov. 25, 2023.