Why are so many women being killed? | Now You know
Apr 15, 2025 | Now You Know
Every ten minutes, a woman or girl is killed by someone she knows, according to the UN. Femicide is a global issue t
Apr 15, 2025 | Now You Know
Every ten minutes, a woman or girl is killed by someone she knows, according to the UN. Femicide is a global issue that we can’t afford to ignore. So what’s really behind it? And more importantly, how can it be stopped?
Now You Know talks to María de la Luz Estrada Mendoza, the director of a citizen watch group in Mexico. She shares powerful stories of femicide in her country. We also hear from Mariam Khan, a UNFPA representative in Türkiye, who helps us understand how deep this problem runs in all societies.
In this episode:
Mariam Khan, UNFPA Representative in Türkiye
María de la Luz Estrada Mendoza, Director | National Citizen Observatory of Femicide
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Zaina Badr, Fahrinisa Campana, and our Host, Samantha Johnson.
Munera AlDosari is the engagement producer. Aya Elmileik is our lead of engagement.
Our sound designer is Joe Plourde. Our video editor is Catherine Hallinan.
Jo de Frias is Now You Know’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
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