Sat Sep 07 14:28:11 UTC 2024: – The city of Paris plans to honor the late Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by naming a sports venue after her.
– Cheptegei died after being severely burned in an attack by her partner, who also suffered burns and is being treated in the hospital.
– Statistics show that violence against women by intimate partners is a significant issue globally.
– Paris city mayor Anne Hidalgo expressed support for Cheptegei’s family and announced the proposal to name a sports venue after her.
– The incident highlights the issue of femicide and violence against women, with 41% of dating or married Kenyan women experiencing physical or sexual violence from their partners according to a survey.

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