Dozens of women die in a grisly riot in Honduran prison the president blames on gangs

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — A grisly riot at a women’s prison in Honduras Tuesday left at least 41 women dead, most burned to death, in violence the country’s president blamed on “mara” street gangs that often wield broad power inside penitentiaries. Twenty-six of the victims were burned to death and the remainder shot or stabbed at…

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Britain’s Economic Turmoil Is Hitting Women the Hardest

The economic turbulence that has swept across Britain in recent years has not spared any segment of society. However, an undeniable and unfortunate reality has emerged—women are disproportionately bearing the brunt of this turmoil. As the country grapples with economic challenges, gender disparities have widened, exacerbating existing inequalities and leaving women in a particularly vulnerable…

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