2023-09-19 02:00:24
According to the UN, in 2017 alone there were 87,000 women who were intentionally murdered around the planet.
In Mexico there are 10 cases of feminicides a day.
The murder of a 57-year-old nurse adds to a growing wave of deadly attacks against health professionals around the world.
Every day success stories are written within hospitals. Thanks to the work of health professionals, the healing of countless patients is achieved. At the same time, it is also a sector that is exposed to violence in all its forms. In fact, the recent murder of a nurse It has filled the entire union worldwide with mourning.
Los attacks against women are becoming more frequent and so far the efforts that have been made have been insufficient. It is a global problem that occurs in all countries and at all times. Furthermore, the most serious thing is that the majority remain unpunished.
According to the United Nations (UN), In 2017 alone, there were 87,000 women who were intentionally murdered. Of this figure, at least 50 thousand crimes were committed by their intimate partners, romantic partners or members of their own family.
In the case of Mexico, 10 femicides are recorded per day, although the reality is that it is not a problem exclusive to one country. This situation occurs in low, middle and high income nations.
Murder of nurse shocks the entire world union
Now, a new case has sparked outrage among health professionals around the world. It is about the murder of a nurse that occurred in Spain and is a clear example that sexist violence knows no borders.
The victim’s name was Nicola Lupu and was 54 years old. According to what was published by some local media, he worked at the La Plana Hospital in Vila-real within the geriatric area. Her colleagues remember her as a person committed to the patients she cared for.
⚫ We condemn the atrocious murder of our fellow nurse in Castellón, who, allegedly, has been a victim of gender violence
We want to send our support to his family, colleagues and friends. May the hug of nursing reach all of you #Not one less pic.twitter.com/NaZISLcv5q
— General Nursing Council (@CGEnfermeria) September 18, 2023
It is his responsibility that his co-workers realized that he missed the hospital for two consecutive days. The situation caused alert and the authorities were immediately notified. A group immediately went to his home although it was necessary to force the locks to gain entry.
Once inside they identified the body without vital signs of the nurse. According to the report, the body had several stab wounds and due to its state of decomposition, it is suspected that it had been lifeless for several hours.
For its part, ongoing research indicates that The ex-boyfriend is the main suspect in the nurse’s murder. It is even mentioned that there was a report of domestic violence from one of the previous partners of the alleged perpetrator.
Meanwhile, the arrest of the suspect has already been ordered to give his statement. Although the truth is that the murder of the nurse joins many others that have occurred against health professionals around the world. Beyond each person’s profession, these types of crimes affect entire families and leave irreparable damage.
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