How is Denmark addressing violence against women

According to a report from the Ministry of Justice, partner killing is the second most common type of murder, and women are victims in 83% of the cases, all of them killed by men. Regarding the gender gap, women earn, on average, 12.4% less than men. While Denmark is one of the safest places for women in the world, the issues are far from being solved.

Bernardo Basilici Menini

Nov 25, 2024

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Despite Denmark being one of the safest countries in the world, reports of cases of violence have increased in the last 30 years, and the phenomenon is far from disappearing.ViolenceIn 2023, 13,205 women were victims of violence in Denmark, showing a slight decrease […]

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