David Clancy-Smith

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"Silenced Pain: The Reality of Femicide" is a haunting and powerful piece that confronts viewers with the stark and brutal reality of gender violence. This close-up image focuses on a woman's lips, bound by a strand of barbed wire, symbolizing the silencing and oppression faced by many women worldwide. The detailed texture of the lips and the sharp contrast of the barbed wire evoke a visceral reaction, highlighting the pain and suffering that is often hidden behind closed doors. The dark, moody lighting accentuates the severity of the subject matter, drawing attention to the harsh reality that many women endure. The barbed wire, an unmistakable symbol of pain and restraint, represents the physical and emotional scars left by acts of violence. This artwork challenges viewers to confront the disturbing statistics of femicide and the pervasive nature of gender violence that occurs even in places meant to be safe havens—homes. "Silenced Pain: The Reality of Femicide" aims to raise awareness about femicide and to urge viewers to take action against all forms of violence towards women. By focusing on the intimate and personal aspect of the issue, this piece emphasizes the urgent need for change and the importance of giving voice to those who have been silenced. Through its raw and impactful imagery, this artwork serves as a powerful call to end the violence and protect the lives of women and girls everywhere.
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Stop killing women


According to UN Women, 2022 was the year in which the most women were intentionally murdered to date: nearly 89,000. Of these ‘Around 48,800 women and girls worldwide were killed by their intimate partners or other family members (including fathers, mothers, uncles and brothers). This means that, on average, more than 133 women or girls are killed every day by someone in their own family.’
If it’s not bad enough that femicide is increasing, the real statistic is probably much higher: ‘for roughly four in ten intentional murders of women and girls, there is not enough information to identify them as gender-related killings because of national variation in criminal justice recording and investigation practices’.
This must change. So this year, we want to ask your help in drawing attention to all forms of violence against women: for the world to stop killing women.

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Silenced Pain: The Reality of Femicide

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