Femicide: The Ultimate Cost of Coercive Control
Femicide: The Ultimate Cost of Coercive Control
November 3, 2023 9:00 AM ET 10:15 AM ET Session 3
6:00 AM PDT/9:00 AM EDT/1:00 PM BST/2:00 PM CEST/12:00 AM AEDT (November 4, 2023)
Join us for this session featuring two world-leading voices in the field of male violence against women, femicide and human rights, Shalva Weil and Karen Ingala Smith. In this compelling conversation, Weil and Smith will give us a status update on what femicide and violence against women look like around the world. They will delve into the profound ramifications of these issues on individuals, communities, and society as a whole.
Dr. Shalva Weil, an esteemed anthropologist and women’s rights advocate, will share her extensive research and insights into the cultural and global dimensions of femicide. She will explore how femicide perpetuates cycles of violence and poses a significant threat to social cohesion and human rights. Karen Ingala Smith, the founder of the Counting Dead Women UK project, will provide a data-driven perspective on the prevalence and impact of femicide in the UK. She will highlight how understanding the full scope of this issue is crucial for developing effective policies and interventions.