Iceland's dark shadow: gender-based violence in a model nation

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For over 15 years, Iceland has been hailed as a global leader in gender equality. Yet, according to the latest report from the Icelandic police, domestic violence cases have surged by nearly 40% over the past decade. How does a country celebrated for its progress on women’s rights grapple with such a stark contradiction? ENTR traveled to Reykjavik to find out.

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