The End of Violence Against Women Remains Out of Reach As 2030 approaches, the goal of eradicating all forms of violence against women seems increasingly unrealistic. In Europe, nearly one in three women has experienced physical violence, threats, or sexual assault in their lifetime. This alarming reality is not limited to the least developed regions:… Continue reading The End of Violence Against Women Remains Out of Reach
The war in Gaza worsens health risks linked to biomass use
The war in Gaza worsens health risks linked to biomass use During the Gaza war between 2023 and 2025, the lack of access to safe energy sources pushed many residents to use biomass fuels for cooking and heating. This practice, already widespread in crisis areas, has led to a alarming increase in health problems, particularly… Continue reading The war in Gaza worsens health risks linked to biomass use
Does the Brain React Differently to Physical and Social Suffering in Others?
Does the Brain React Differently to Physical and Social Suffering in Others? Understanding and feeling what others experience is an essential ability that allows us to perceive both their physical pain and their social distress, such as rejection or humiliation. However, the brain mechanisms involved in this form of empathy remain partly mysterious. A recent… Continue reading Does the Brain React Differently to Physical and Social Suffering in Others?
Can Non-Professional Counselors Be Trained to Help Traumatized Children?
Can Non-Professional Counselors Be Trained to Help Traumatized Children? Every year, a large majority of young people in the United States and around the world face traumatic events, such as violence or serious accidents. These experiences can leave deep scars, leading to emotional difficulties, sleep disorders, anxiety, or even lasting sadness. Yet, most of these… Continue reading Can Non-Professional Counselors Be Trained to Help Traumatized Children?
How Perpetual War Transforms Childhood in Gaza
How Perpetual War Transforms Childhood in Gaza For more than two years, the children of Gaza have lived in a state of continuous trauma. Between October 2023 and July 2025, over 17,000 Palestinian students and pupils lost their lives, while tens of thousands more were injured. Universities are closed, 90% of schools are destroyed, and… Continue reading How Perpetual War Transforms Childhood in Gaza
Can co-design transform suicide prevention and help families rebuild?
Can co-design transform suicide prevention and help families rebuild? Imagine developing a tool or research on suicide prevention by collaborating directly with those who have experienced these ordeals. That’s exactly what a team did by involving six mothers who had accompanied their teenager in suicidal crisis to the emergency room. Their goal was clear: to… Continue reading Can co-design transform suicide prevention and help families rebuild?
How Psychological Capabilities Protect Disabled Cambodians from Mental Disorders
How Psychological Capabilities Protect Disabled Cambodians from Mental Disorders In Cambodia, people living with physical disabilities face a high risk of psychological distress and post-traumatic stress. Recent research conducted among 465 users of prosthetics and orthotics services reveals that nearly a quarter of them show signs of psychological distress. Among these patients, more than one… Continue reading How Psychological Capabilities Protect Disabled Cambodians from Mental Disorders
Nurses in Kurdistan Face Daily Workplace Violence
Nurses in Kurdistan Face Daily Workplace Violence In public hospitals in Iraqi Kurdistan, nurses regularly experience acts of violence in the course of their work. A recent survey reveals that more than two-thirds of them have already been victims of insults or humiliating remarks. Nearly one in two has also experienced moral harassment, while one… Continue reading Nurses in Kurdistan Face Daily Workplace Violence
Why Do Fathers Who Are Victims of Domestic Violence Struggle to Find Help for Themselves and Their Children?
Why Do Fathers Who Are Victims of Domestic Violence Struggle to Find Help for Themselves and Their Children? Domestic violence also affects men, but their journey to seek help remains fraught with obstacles. A recent investigation reveals the specific difficulties faced by fathers who are victims, often overlooked by support services and society. These men… Continue reading Why Do Fathers Who Are Victims of Domestic Violence Struggle to Find Help for Themselves and Their Children?
Why Do Fathers Who Are Victims of Domestic Violence Struggle to Find Help for Themselves and Their Children?
Domestic violence also affects men, but their journey to seek help remains fraught with obstacles. A recent investigation reveals the specific difficulties faced by fathers who are victims, often overlooked by support services and society. These men must overcome barriers related to their masculine identity and their role as fathers, which delays their request for… Continue reading Why Do Fathers Who Are Victims of Domestic Violence Struggle to Find Help for Themselves and Their Children?