Femicide 2013 it was reported to have the highest rate of femicide in Colombia. It was reported that there were 144 homicides in Cali, in 2013; this is significantly higher than in other major Colombian cities. Macho culture has been a key factor to the rapid escalation of femicide in Latin America in general. Inequality of power between men and women, as well as the lack of resources provided for women, prevent them from seeking help and safety. On July 6, 2015, Colombia passed a new law stating femicide is a legally defined crime with 20 to 50 years' jail time.
The Society of the Friends of St George's and Descendants of the Knights of the Garter officers are assisted in their duties by its Board of Trustees. The society members join in nominating a trustee to the foundation board, and are assisted in the society duties by its Friends' Consultative Committee. All society members support its mission with their annual, ten-year or life contributions. Every member receives: Every friend member is also given a personalized written Membership Certificate which bears an illumination of the patron saint and dragon known as The George, and is signed by the Dean of Windsor; and a college heraldic badge which bears the heraldic shield of St George's Cross. Descendant members