Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Italy to protest against violence against women. The rallies come in response to the murder of a university student, Giulia Cecchettin, allegedly by her ex-boyfriend. Italy's president, Sergio Mattarella, called the violence "unacceptable" and a "failure of society." According to data from the Italian interior ministry, 106 women have been killed in Italy this year, 55 of them by a partner or ex-partner. The protests took place on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, with events such as marches, runs, walks, flash mobs, and sit-ins happening across the country. Giulia Cecchettin's father unveiled a bench on her university campus in her memory. The protests show the public anger and soul-searching in Italy over the issue of violence against women. The government has responded by proposing new measures to clamp down on violence, including increased funds for anti-violence centers and women's refuges.