Chinese woman's death after allegations of gang rape sparks unrest in Beijing
Earlier today, the Beijing Public Security Bureau reported that "non-Beijing residents" were gathering in Fengtai District, in southwest Beijing, to "reflect discontent" with the May 3 death of a woman who had allegedly been gang raped. The death of the woman in question, a 22-year-old worker from Anhui province, occurred hours after she was allegedly gang raped by security guards; authorities determined that there were "no suspicious circumstances."
8 May
qz.com
#WorldGender Conversation: What is the Role of Men in the Fight for Women's Safety?
Women's outcries for safety became more audible in the aftermath of the gang rape and subsequent death of a young woman in Delhi last December. Increasingly, male voices are entering the discussion as well. Join us for our latest conversation about violence against women on Thursday, April 11 at 10AM EST. Tweet your comments and questions with the hashtag #worldgender, send us an email, or participate at theworld.org.

(Photo "Fathers' Day Pledge to End Violence Against Women" by Alan Greig taken in 2011. He writes: "On Thursday June 16th, a diverse group of men gathered on the steps of City Hall in New York City to make their pledge to do all they can to end violence against women.")
11 Apr
www.theworld.org
Violence & Silence: Jackson Katz, Ph.D at TEDxFiDiWomen
Jackson Katz, Phd, is an anti-sexist activist and expert on violence, media and masculinities. An author, filmmaker, educator and social theorist, Katz has worked in gender violence prevention work with diverse groups of men and boys in sports culture and the military, and has pioneered work in critical media literacy.Katz is the creator and co-founder of the Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) program, which advocates the 'bystander approach' to sexual and domestic violence prevention. You've also seen him in the award winning documentary "MissRepresentation." 
6 May
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