Italy Unites Against Violence: Students' Murder Sparks National Protest

The violent death of Giulia Cecchettin, a 22-year-old university student in Italy, has sparked a national conversation on violence against women and the need for cultural change. Italy, where chauvinistic attitudes are deeply rooted, has recorded over 100 cases of women killed by intimate partners this year alone. While the Senate has passed new legislation to strengthen protections for women, experts argue that the problem lies in the application of existing laws and the need for prevention measures. The case has prompted student activism and calls for change in schools, with the education minister proposing discussion groups on violence against women.