Violence against women: Debunking misogynistic masculinist propaganda

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has begun serving a 27-year prison sentence for his role in a coup attempt, following a ruling by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. This decision comes after Bolsonaro was preemptively arrested on Saturday, surprising many who doubted he would face incarceration.

Online toxic masculinity, particularly within the manosphere, is increasingly normalizing and legitimizing hatred towards women, with a growing number of young men adopting these harmful ideologies. Sharon Gaffney of FRANCE 24 discusses these trends with Mariel Barnes, an Assistant Professor at the La Follette School of Public Affairs, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv is prepared to advance with a new US-led peace framework aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict with Russia, although he highlighted the need to address certain sensitive issues with former President Donald Trump.

A significant rise in masculinist discourse has been observed, particularly around the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, prompting an examination of nine misogynistic propaganda arguments that seek to normalize and legitimize misogyny. This analysis aims to debunk these narratives with facts and figures.

In 2024, France recorded the tragic statistic of 107 women killed by their partners or ex-partners, highlighting the ongoing crisis of violence against women in the country. This alarming figure underscores the urgent need for effective measures to combat domestic violence and protect vulnerable individuals.

Brazil has launched operation 'Barricada Zero' in Rio de Janeiro, a significant police crackdown aimed at dismantling drug gangs that have long plagued the region. This operation is part of broader efforts to restore order and safety in areas heavily affected by drug-related violence.

A 65-year-old Thai woman, believed dead for two days, surprised her family and temple staff when she was seen moving in her coffin just before her scheduled cremation at Wat Rat Prakhong Tham temple in Nonthaburi. The incident, which involved faint knocking sounds, quickly gained attention on social media as a miraculous event.

The United Nations has called for an impartial investigation into Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, which have reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 127 civilians since a ceasefire was declared nearly a year ago. This request follows a recent escalation in hostilities, including the killing of a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut by Israeli forces, marking a significant increase in military actions in the region.