# Why do women in public life become targets?

https://mins.news/en/item/112845

- France 24, 2026-10-23 13:58 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-51/20261023-why-do-women-in-public-life-become-targets

> A brutal targeted attack left an Australian female MP without both legs, renewing concern about rising violence against women in public life. Cornell University also faces a no-confidence vote over its handling of an alleged 2024 gang rape. Annette Young discusses why institutions struggle with sexual-assault cases with survivor Annie E. Clark and George Mason University’s Dr Sara Wilf.

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