Italy Unites Against Violence: Thousands Rally and Demand Justice for Women
Tens of thousands of people rallied in Italy's main cities to protest violence against women, following the slaying of a 22-year-old university student by her ex-boyfriend. The case has sparked outrage and grief across the country, where on average one woman is killed every three days. The suspect has been extradited from Germany and will face questioning in the investigation. The killing has prompted an increase in calls to a national hotline for women fearing for their safety, and the Italian parliament has approved new measures to address violence against women. Similar protests also took place in Paris, demanding more government action to prevent gender violence.