Global Surge in Female Inmates Linked to Poverty and Discriminatory Laws, Landmark Report Reveals
A growing trend of increasing female incarceration rates worldwide is raising alarms among human rights advocates, highlighting an escalating crisis fueled by poverty, discriminatory laws, and global shifts in political power. A comprehensive new study reveals that women are often imprisoned for minor offenses like petty theft or debt, activities frequently linked to survival efforts. This pattern is exacerbated by laws that disproportionately target women, particularly as far-right political movements gain traction, potentially leading to harsher penalties and more discriminatory legislation. From the global perspective, the number of women behind bars has surged noticeably. According … Read more