Vigils across the UK and Ireland have brought together hundreds of people in recent days, paying tribute to 23-year-old teacher Ashling Murphy, as once again the public is reeling in the wake of another shocking murder of a young woman just going about her daily life.

Murphy, a primary school teacher, was killed in an attack while out jogging along a canal — a popular route for pedestrians and runners — in Tullamore, Ireland, on Jan. 12. It’s reported she was attacked at about 4 p.m. while out on her run and died at the scene.

Her death and the outcry following it has put the spotlight back on the issue of gender-based violence and sparked calls for further action to be taken to improve women’s safety in the country and globally.

Police in Ireland arrested a suspect but he was released shortly afterwards. Another suspect, currently in hospital, has reportedly been identified and will be questioned in due course, although further details have yet to be announced.

The murder has sent shockwaves throughout the country and beyond. Runners taking part in group runs organised by Park Run in both the Republic and Northern Ireland over the weekend held a minute’s silence for Murphy before starting.

Meanwhile, hundreds of people gathered at vigils in Tullamore, Cork, and outside the Irish Centre in London on Saturday. Well-wishers lit candles, sang songs, and held up signs reading “Her name is Ashling.” In London, one journalist noted there may have been over 1,000 peole in attendance.

Addressing the crowds in London, the cultural officer at the Irish Centre, Anna Johnston, said: "Today, along with Ashling, we remember all the women who have had their lives stolen through gender-based violence. We shouldn't be here, and Ashling should be."

Read the full article about gender-based violence by Helen Lock at Global Citizen.