One Italian hospital's display of x-rays speaks louder than words. Especially since the women whose shattered bones are shown in the sterile black and white images rarely speak out.
Tens of thousands marched in Rome on Saturday calling for an end to violence against women, remembering the dozens
killed this year by current or former partners.
Up to fourteen years for acid attacks, seven for stalking and harassment, and twelve for physical assault on a woman: these are some of the increased maximum prison sentences Italy is considering enacting into law in a bid to create a safer environment for women and children.
A doctor was stabbed to death outside the hospital where she worked on Wednesday evening, according to Italian media reports which say the woman had previously reported her suspected killer for stalking.
November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a day which is marked in Italy with a series of events and awareness campaigns, as well as government initiatives to tackle the problem.
The brutal murder of Sara Di Pietrantonio by her ex-boyfriend has thrown the issue of femicide into the spotlight again, and Thursday saw both marches and individual displays of solidarity across the country.
The ex-boyfriend of a student from Rome whose burning body was found in the early hours of Sunday morning has been detained by police for questioning over possible femicide.
An Italian mayor is marking International Women's Day in an unusual way - by handing out free pepper spray to his town's female residents "to help them defend themselves".
A 43-year-old woman was shot dead by her husband at their home in Perugia on Wednesday, as Italy marked the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
It was a very Italian protest. Men, children and women from all parts of the country donned high heels on Sunday in order to raise awareness about the pressing issue of femicide in Italy.
A new law will tackle head-on the issue of violence against women, according to the Italian government. But as the number of victims continues to rise, is Italy really doing enough? The Local spoke to some Italian campaigners to find out.
Italy has appointed Isabella Rauti - the wife of Rome's former mayor, Gianni Alemanno – as the government’s advisor on the issue of violence against women.
