WORLD● ELEVATEDJul 10 · Jul 10, 2026, 10:05 AM
The dark side of the World Cup: A rise in domestic violence
France 24 [en]
While millions follow the World Cup, studies reveal a noticeable uptick in domestic abuse causing women’s rights activists to raise the flag. Annette Young also talks to FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes, who's covering the World Cup, about the issues women journalists face in covering such events. Also in Pakistan, a small but growing DJ scene is transforming the music industry in this traditionally conservative country with a growing number of women leading the charge.
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