LatinaLista — It didn’t take long for the joyous discovery in a poor Cleveland neighborhood, that Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight were still alive after ten years, to turn into disgust and disbelief over all the abuse and mistreatment they suffered at the hands of their captor Ariel Castro. Yet, to Castro’s children, [...]
Ana Bella Estévez pioneers a new approach in Spain and Latin America to combat domestic violence
LatinaLista — It is reported that 10 percent of Spain’s women are victims of domestic violence. Ana Bella Estévez was part of that sad statistic after suffering physical and emotional abuse from her husband for 11 years until she finally fled her home with her four children. When she left, Anna Bella quickly realized that [...]
Social Impact Theater Enables Mexican Women to Confront Gender-Based Violence
By Mayela Sanchez Global Press Institute This week, a play debuted in Mexico City that enables victims of gender-based violence to face their fears and insecurities while informing the audience about the diverse forms that violence can take in society. Three out of five women have suffered some form of violence in Mexico. The play [...]
Violence against women: Progress in some parts of the world, violations continue elsewhere
LatinaLista — It was no coincidence that President Obama signed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) the day before International Women’s Day, whose theme is violence against women. The expanded version of the Act is an important milestone in recognizing the rights of women, whomever they are, to be protected and guarded against domestic violence [...]
Spotlight Nonprofit: ARTS founder looks to Oscar win of Inocente doc to boost visibility and donations
LatinaLista — Trying to convince children who are homeless, victims of child abuse, domestic violence or facing a myriad of ‘adult’ challenges most kids their ages don’t have to worry about that they have a reason to survive can be an uphill battle. It’s a battle that one San Diego nonprofit though is winning through [...]
Video: Young Latino turns pain from domestic violence childhood into empowering other victims of abuse
LatinaLista — Javier Espinoza, a first-generation Mexican American and one of five children, grew up witnessing what too many children see every day — daddy beating mommy. The domestic violence that drove Javier’s mom to make the courageous decision to take her children away from an abusive father and start a new life left Javier [...]
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