New ‘femicide’ rules signed into law in Brazil

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Brazil has been dealing with numerous cases of murder specifically targeting women. This month, President Dilma Rousseff signed a ‘femicide’ bill into law. It sets tougher penalties for female killers. CCTV America’s Lucrecia Franco filed this report from Rio de Janeiro.


Patricia Morris of Women Thrive Worldwide discusses global ‘femicide’

CCTV America interviewed Patricia Morris for more on violence against women worldwide. Morris is the President of the organization: Women Thrive Worldwide.