Activists Drench Rome's Spanish Steps in Red to Protest Femicides

In a striking act of protest, activists in Rome poured red paint down the iconic Spanish Steps to draw attention to the issue of femicides in Italy. The demonstration was sparked by the recent killing of 23-year-old Giulia Cecchettin on November 11, 2023, an event that has ignited widespread outrage against violence towards women in the country. Police detained several members of the group 'Bruciamo tutto' ('Let's burn everything'), who claimed the paint was a temporary measure intended to cause no permanent damage to the historic site. This bold move aims to raise awareness and demand action against the alarming rate of women being killed in Italy, highlighting a deep-seated issue of gender-based violence.