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UK news

More than 480 civilians killed in Sudan's North Darfur over two weeks: UN

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1 day ago

UK news

'Art is an important way of depicting these atrocities': London show shines a light on sexual violence in conflict

3 weeks ago

UK news

More than 480 civilians killed in Sudan's North Darfur over two weeks: UN

The Chat Room Behind the Pelicot Rape Trial

The Avignon mass-rape trial highlighted systemic issues surrounding sexual violence and the role of online platforms in such crimes.

Pelicot inspired' victims in French child abuse trial to testify publically

Gisele Pelicot's courage inspires victims to testify publicly in France's largest child abuse trial.

Relationships

fromPsychology Today

1 week ago

How Not to Talk About the Sean Diddy Combs Legal Case

Language plays a critical role in discussing sexual and domestic violence, influencing perceptions of victims and perpetrators.

France politics

fromThe New Yorker

The Chat Room Behind the Pelicot Rape Trial

The Avignon mass-rape trial highlighted systemic issues surrounding sexual violence and the role of online platforms in such crimes.

Pelicot inspired' victims in French child abuse trial to testify publically

Gisele Pelicot's courage inspires victims to testify publicly in France's largest child abuse trial.

Relationships

fromPsychology Today

1 week ago

How Not to Talk About the Sean Diddy Combs Legal Case

Language plays a critical role in discussing sexual and domestic violence, influencing perceptions of victims and perpetrators.

At long last, Michigan State aligns with Larry Nassar survivors

Michigan State University is now taking collaborative steps to address sexual violence after years of indifference toward survivors.

fromNature

I spent a year studying campus sexual violence. Here's what I found out

Universities often prioritize male perpetrators' education over female victims, undermining the seriousness of sexual violence complaints.

Social justice

fromESPN.com

2 weeks ago

At long last, Michigan State aligns with Larry Nassar survivors

Michigan State University is now taking collaborative steps to address sexual violence after years of indifference toward survivors.

fromNature

I spent a year studying campus sexual violence. Here's what I found out

Universities often prioritize male perpetrators' education over female victims, undermining the seriousness of sexual violence complaints.

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#trauma

fromVulture

2 weeks ago

Black Lives Matter

Andor's Adria Arjona Doesn't See Bix As a Victim

France news

Gisele Pelicot's son reveals the moment he discovered his father was a monster'

fromVulture

2 weeks ago

Black Lives Matter

Andor's Adria Arjona Doesn't See Bix As a Victim

France news

Gisele Pelicot's son reveals the moment he discovered his father was a monster'

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#public-safety

Germany news

fromThe Local Germany

Which types of crime are rising and falling in Germany?

Violent crime in Germany has risen, particularly sexual violence, while overall crime rates have decreased.

fromHarlem, NY Patch

NYC LGBT

Man Sexually Assaulted Woman At Gunpoint On Manhattan Street, DA Says

fromESPN.com

Miscellaneous

Man arrested, charged with stalking Fever's Clark

Germany news

fromThe Local Germany

Which types of crime are rising and falling in Germany?

Violent crime in Germany has risen, particularly sexual violence, while overall crime rates have decreased.

fromHarlem, NY Patch

NYC LGBT

Man Sexually Assaulted Woman At Gunpoint On Manhattan Street, DA Says

fromESPN.com

Miscellaneous

Man arrested, charged with stalking Fever's Clark

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#andrew-tate

Andrew Tate's alleged victims urge US to stay out of Romanian criminal proceedings

Victims of Andrew Tate urge the US to avoid interfering with Romanian criminal proceedings to ensure justice is served.

Civil case against influencer Andrew Tate is first of its kind, UK judge told

Andrew Tate faces civil allegations of sexual violence and coercive control, setting a legal precedent in the UK.

UK news

Civil case against influencer Andrew Tate is first of its kind, UK judge told

Andrew Tate's alleged victims urge US to stay out of Romanian criminal proceedings

Victims of Andrew Tate urge the US to avoid interfering with Romanian criminal proceedings to ensure justice is served.

Civil case against influencer Andrew Tate is first of its kind, UK judge told

Andrew Tate faces civil allegations of sexual violence and coercive control, setting a legal precedent in the UK.

UK news

Civil case against influencer Andrew Tate is first of its kind, UK judge told

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#advocacy

Social justice

fromLos Angeles Times

Commentary: California's first partner has a plan to fix the epidemic of violence against women

Sexual violence is a pervasive issue affecting one in five American women, highlighting a societal crisis that needs urgent attention.

NYC LGBT

fromBoston.com

High school student group holds sexual violence vigil, calls for Cambridge councilor to resign

The Cambridge student group calls for Councilor Toner to resign amid allegations of sexual misconduct.

Social justice

fromLos Angeles Times

Commentary: California's first partner has a plan to fix the epidemic of violence against women

Sexual violence is a pervasive issue affecting one in five American women, highlighting a societal crisis that needs urgent attention.

NYC LGBT

fromBoston.com

High school student group holds sexual violence vigil, calls for Cambridge councilor to resign

The Cambridge student group calls for Councilor Toner to resign amid allegations of sexual misconduct.

Why Can't We Speak About Rape?

Sexual violence is underreported, affecting women, men, and children; silence exacerbates the trauma for victims.

fromwww.bbc.com

Drug-rape student - 23 more women make allegations

Zhenhao Zou, a Chinese PhD student, is accused of drugging and raping multiple women, prompting new allegations from more victims worldwide.

Mental health

fromPsychology Today

Why Can't We Speak About Rape?

Sexual violence is underreported, affecting women, men, and children; silence exacerbates the trauma for victims.

fromwww.bbc.com

Drug-rape student - 23 more women make allegations

Zhenhao Zou, a Chinese PhD student, is accused of drugging and raping multiple women, prompting new allegations from more victims worldwide.

more#rape

#ukraine-conflict

Same River, Twice: Putin's War on Women by Sofi Oksanen review

Sofi Oksanen's work reveals sexual violence as a persistent weapon employed by Russia against civilians throughout history.

Slowly, Ukrainian Women Are Beginning to Talk About Sexual Assault in the War

Survivors in Ukraine are bravely sharing their stories to raise awareness about sexual violence amid ongoing conflict.

Same River, Twice: Putin's War on Women by Sofi Oksanen review

Sofi Oksanen's work reveals sexual violence as a persistent weapon employed by Russia against civilians throughout history.

Slowly, Ukrainian Women Are Beginning to Talk About Sexual Assault in the War

Survivors in Ukraine are bravely sharing their stories to raise awareness about sexual violence amid ongoing conflict.

more#ukraine-conflict

Sexual violence and harassment endemic' in French entertainment industry, report finds

The entertainment industry in France still harbors endemic sexual violence and harassment, despite the impact of the #MeToo movement.

Daughter of Pelicot Accuses Him of Rape in Police Complaint

Dominique Pelicot's daughter has accused him of drugging and raping her, intensifying the public discourse on sexual violence and consent in France.

France's Parliament Is Set to Debate Changing Rape Law to Include Consent

France is debating a bill to include consent in its definition of rape for the first time.

France news

Four men charged in France 'libertine' gang rape case

Daughter of Pelicot Accuses Him of Rape in Police Complaint

Dominique Pelicot's daughter has accused him of drugging and raping her, intensifying the public discourse on sexual violence and consent in France.

France's Parliament Is Set to Debate Changing Rape Law to Include Consent

France is debating a bill to include consent in its definition of rape for the first time.

France news

Four men charged in France 'libertine' gang rape case

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In Kenya, girls are sold into marriage to stave off starvation from drought

Climate change exacerbates child marriage and sexual violence in northern Marsabit, Kenya, as families face severe drought and seek survival through desperate measures.

Mental health

fromwww.npr.org

It's time to rewrite the "trauma plot"

Rethinking trauma narratives can help create healthier discussions around sexual violence.

Sexual violence on French public transport reaches record levels

A significant rise in sexual violence against women in Ãle-de-France public transport highlights a pressing societal issue.

Paris food

fromIndependent

Thomas Adamson: Gerard Depardieu sex assault trial marks a reckoning for post-#MeToo France

Depardieu faces trial for sexual assault allegations, highlighting France's systemic issues with addressing violence by powerful individuals.

France politics

One accused, 299 victims: French surgeon on trial for sex assaults

fromeuronews

Sexual violence on French public transport reaches record levels

A significant rise in sexual violence against women in Ãle-de-France public transport highlights a pressing societal issue.

Paris food

fromIndependent

Thomas Adamson: Gerard Depardieu sex assault trial marks a reckoning for post-#MeToo France

Depardieu faces trial for sexual assault allegations, highlighting France's systemic issues with addressing violence by powerful individuals.

France politics

One accused, 299 victims: French surgeon on trial for sex assaults

more#france

#womens-safety

Two men arrested in India over alleged rape of Israeli and local woman

Two men arrested in India after alleged gang-rape of an Israeli woman and local woman, highlighting ongoing sexual violence issues.

Women seeking asylum in UK allege sexual abuse in mixed-sex hotels

Women and girls in asylum seeking accommodations in Britain face serious risks of sexual violence and harassment.

Two men arrested in India over alleged rape of Israeli and local woman

Two men arrested in India after alleged gang-rape of an Israeli woman and local woman, highlighting ongoing sexual violence issues.

Women seeking asylum in UK allege sexual abuse in mixed-sex hotels

Women and girls in asylum seeking accommodations in Britain face serious risks of sexual violence and harassment.

Hundreds of Children Are Among the Rape Victims of Sudan's War, U.N. Says

Hundreds of children in Sudan have been raped amidst ongoing civil conflict, with profound physical and psychological consequences reported.

UNICEF says 12 million at risk of sexual violence as Sudan crisis deepens

The war in Sudan has led to an alarming rise in sexual violence, affecting millions of children and families, amid a humanitarian crisis.

More than 200 children, some as young as one, raped in Sudan, UNICEF says

Sexual violence, including rape, is used as a tactic of war in Sudan, affecting children severely.

Hundreds of Children Are Among the Rape Victims of Sudan's War, U.N. Says

Hundreds of children in Sudan have been raped amidst ongoing civil conflict, with profound physical and psychological consequences reported.

UNICEF says 12 million at risk of sexual violence as Sudan crisis deepens

The war in Sudan has led to an alarming rise in sexual violence, affecting millions of children and families, amid a humanitarian crisis.

More than 200 children, some as young as one, raped in Sudan, UNICEF says

Sexual violence, including rape, is used as a tactic of war in Sudan, affecting children severely.

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US news

Israeli attacks on women's healthcare in Gaza amount to genocidal acts', UN says

Israel's attacks on women's healthcare in Gaza are accused of genocidal intent, as per a UN report.

#journalism

Women in technology

Gisele Pelicot tells sexual violence survivors you will never be alone'

Gisele Pelicot, an advocate for sexual violence survivors, dedicates her honor to those fighting for justice.

The Independent emphasizes the role and accessibility of journalism in critical societal issues.

Women in technology

Gisele Pelicot named The Independent's most influential woman of 2025

Women in technology

Gisele Pelicot tells sexual violence survivors you will never be alone'

Gisele Pelicot, an advocate for sexual violence survivors, dedicates her honor to those fighting for justice.

The Independent emphasizes the role and accessibility of journalism in critical societal issues.

Women in technology

Gisele Pelicot named The Independent's most influential woman of 2025

more#journalism

UK politics

Porn isn't just a reflection of our desires it shapes them, putting women and girls at risk | Fiona Vera-Gray

Mainstream porn now promotes harmful content, calling for urgent regulatory changes to protect viewers and address violence against women.

Gisele Pelicot Is Galvanizing a Movement for Survivors of Sexual Violence

Gisele Pelicot transformed her personal tragedy into a global anti-violence campaign, becoming an icon for sexual assault victims worldwide.

Women

Abcarian: What sexual assault charges against Sean Combs and others reveal

France politics

fromtime.com

Gisele Pelicot Is Galvanizing a Movement for Survivors of Sexual Violence

Gisele Pelicot transformed her personal tragedy into a global anti-violence campaign, becoming an icon for sexual assault victims worldwide.

Women

Abcarian: What sexual assault charges against Sean Combs and others reveal

more#metoo

DIY swab kits? It's better than doing nothing': the controversial scheme to tackle rape on campus

Every major organisation involved in tackling sexual violence is strongly opposed to self-swabbing. Enough's critics include the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC), Bristol University, UWE, Rape Crisis England and Wales, and Bristol city council.

UK politics

#m23-rebels

Hundreds of women raped and burned to death after Goma prison set on fire

The recent violence in Goma highlights the severe impact of armed conflict on women's safety, including attacks on female prisoners.

World politics

Sexual Violence Against Children Soars in Congo, U.N. Group Says

Hundreds of women raped and burned to death after Goma prison set on fire

The recent violence in Goma highlights the severe impact of armed conflict on women's safety, including attacks on female prisoners.

World politics

Sexual Violence Against Children Soars in Congo, U.N. Group Says

A Third DOGE Staffer's Racist and Misogynistic Online Footprint Comes to Light

A DOGE member's disturbing online activities revealed connections to extremism and lack of oversight in government.

Online dating's untold dangers

Online dating poses increasing dangers, particularly for women, highlighting the need for shared responsibility in user safety between individuals and platforms.

fromIrish Independent

Rory Gallagher, Armagh Miami trip and Kyle Hayes: GAA President Jarlath Burns' main talking points on Late Late Show interview

"I made it clear when I became president that I wouldn't be a hands-off president. I did take the opportunity to contact Naas and let them know the reservations that I had."

Miscellaneous

#rape-culture

51 men convicted in rape trial that transfixed France

Gisele Pelicot's conviction to support victims and the fight against rape culture deepens after the conviction of 51 men for her assault.

fromwww.dw.com

Women

The Pelicot case: The psychology of a rapist DW 12/19/2024

51 men convicted in rape trial that transfixed France

Gisele Pelicot's conviction to support victims and the fight against rape culture deepens after the conviction of 51 men for her assault.

fromwww.dw.com

Women

The Pelicot case: The psychology of a rapist DW 12/19/2024

more#rape-culture