Snapchat sparked outrage when it ran an ad that seemingly promoted domestic violence. Despite apologising, questions have been raised about the ethical implications of the platform’s hands-off approach to advertising, which can’t go unanswered in an age when people demand accountability.

Brazil is home to 21 of the 50 most violent cities in the world, with drug trafficking, gang wars, political instability and poverty all fuelling the country’s high crime rates. How are regular Brazilians reacting to persistent urban violence? And how does crime affect their lifestyles?

Gender equality has been enshrined in the Chinese Constitution since 1956, but women still lack protection in the face of domestic violence. In recent years, a string of deaths has stirred up debate, prompting lawmakers into action. Yet cultural attitudes remain an obstacle.

Domestic violence is now the leading cause of death for women under 45 and people all over the world are feeling empowered to end this cycle of mistreatment. With a woman assaulted every 15 seconds in São Paulo, the city's graffiti artists are taking a stand against this kind of violence.