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fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago

Their Mass Rape Went Unpunished. Four Decades Later, They Fought Back.

In the early 1980s, a brutal civil war was raging in remote Guatemalan villages, like those around the town of Rabinal, where violence left the countryside dotted with mass graves.
Social justice
#gisele-pelicot
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

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.
France politics
fromtime.com
5 months ago

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 in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

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.
France politics
fromtime.com
5 months ago

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.
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Pro-Palestine Activists Are Facing Horrifying Abuse Online

Pro-Palestinian activists face widespread online harassment, including threats of sexual violence and graphic misogyny.
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Tori Amos: Boys for Pele

Boys for Pele explores themes of trauma and revenge influenced by personal assault and cultural reflections on male authority.
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

Israeli report accuses Hamas of using sexual violence as weapon of war

Hamas employed sexual violence as a tactical weapon during the October 7 attacks, aiming to silence victims and obstruct investigations.
#pornography
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
LGBT

There is no safe way to do it': the rapid rise and horrifying risks of choking during sex

Reflecting on past sexual experiences reveals discomfort and normalized violence among young women's encounters.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Diddy verdict raises questions over domestic abuse, power and coercion

The jury found Sean Diddy Combs guilty of transporting individuals to engage in prostitution, but not guilty of sex trafficking or racketeering related to his parties.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Accused 'seen dancing after fatally stabbing man'

Mr Mosquera recorded himself having sex with Albert Alfonso before fatally stabbing him. Two men were killed on July 8, 2024, with Mr Mosquera denying murder.
UK news
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

DR Congo war triggers surge in sexualized violence DW 06/30/2025

M23 rebels and allied militias have committed widespread atrocities, including sexual violence, against women and children in the Bukavu region.
US news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Garda who impersonated his female colleague online and encouraged men to rape her was a trusted family friend, court hears

Flanagan impersonated a woman online, inciting men to commit violent acts against her, revealing the dangers of digital impersonation.
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

DR Congo: Drastic increase in sexual violence DW 06/30/2025

The M23 rebellion has intensified violence and sexual atrocities, particularly against women, in Eastern Congo, where survivors face significant barriers to seeking justice.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rusted screws, metal spikes and plastic rubbish: the horrific sexual violence used against Tigray's women

The brutal sexual violence against Tigrayan women reveals a systematic attempt to destroy their fertility and ethnic identity.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Predator who raped schoolgirl, 13, in an alleyway near Croydon shopping centre is jailed

Amini's attack on this vulnerable girl was predatory and calculated. He has demonstrated himself to be a dangerous sexual offender and this sentence prevents him from harming anyone else.
London politics
#andrew-tate
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

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.
#war-crimes
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

In Haiti, a record number of people have been displaced from their homes

Diana Manilla Arroyo states, 'This hospital has been completely overwhelmed with the demand in the last few months,' describing the dire situation as violence escalates.
Black Lives Matter
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

How each Diddy victim testified and how it could sway the trial's outcome

Sean Combs faces serious allegations of violence from seven women, impacting his trial's outcome significantly.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: At Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial, the women testifying are on trial too

Survivors of sexual violence continue facing scrutiny and doubt, stemming from entrenched societal biases about how victims should behave.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Woman escapes 2-year imprisonment in Bay Area Hyatt hotel

District Attorney Stephen Wagstaffe described the case as unusual, stating it is something that has never been encountered in San Mateo County.
San Francisco
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Women and girls not safe anywhere' as Darfur suffers surge in sexual violence

Women and girls in Darfur face severe threats of sexual violence amid ongoing conflict, as documented by MSF.
#child-abuse
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Parenting

Man who raped his daughter when she was a child fails in appeal over conviction for sexual abuse of her sister

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Parenting

Man who raped his daughter when she was a child fails in appeal over conviction for sexual abuse of her sister

fromMail Online
2 months ago

How does chemical castration work? Step-by-step guide to the process

The UK government plans to chemically castrate sex offenders to decrease sexual drive and re-offending rates.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months 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.
Social justice
fromESPN.com
2 months 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.
fromVulture
2 months ago

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

"It's not really important whether it was controversial or not; if we're showing all parts of history, then you've gotta show that part. Rape and abuse of power lives in our world and also lives in the galaxy far, far away."
Black Lives Matter
#sudan
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

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.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

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.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

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.
fromHarlem, NY Patch
3 months ago

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

Brown will serve 20 years in a state prison, followed by 25 years of post-release supervision, Bragg said. Brown will also be required to complete the New York State Sex Offender Registration.
NYC LGBT
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

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.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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.
France news
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

Four men charged in France 'libertine' gang rape case

A French magistrate charges four men linked to gang rapes over a decade involving coercion and torture in the swinging scene.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

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

"The toll of more severe dry spells on human lives is often unforeseen. One of the most disturbing developments has been a surge in the rate of child marriage, noticeably in communities in which there has been no rain for nine months."
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

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.
Paris food
fromIndependent
4 months ago

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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

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

Gisele Pelicot's son, David, expresses his disbelief and devastation upon learning his father's horrific actions, stating, "He was my father, but he's not anymore; today he's a monster."
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

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

The security was lax in the hotel where they put us. There were fights, constant smoking in the rooms, screaming, fighting, arguing. It was horrible.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

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

Liudmyla's resilience embodies the spirit of survivors as she confronts her traumatic past in a public effort to raise awareness of sexual violence in Ukraine.
Women
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

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.
France news
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Sexual violence on French public transport reaches record levels

A significant rise in sexual violence against women in Île-de-France public transport highlights a pressing societal issue.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

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.
France news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

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

Gisele Pelicot, honored as The Independent's most influential woman of 2025, bravely waived her anonymity in a mass rape trial that changed the narrative for sexual violence survivors.
Women in technology
fromThe Local France
5 months ago

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

The accusations against Le Scouarnec include 111 rapes and 189 sexual assaults, terrorizing the lives of at least 256 individuals, mostly children under 15.
France politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

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

Enough offers self-swab DNA kits to empower survivors of rape, but faces criticism from major organizations about the reliability and legality of self-collection.
World politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

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

Sexual violence against children in eastern Congo has spiked dramatically amidst rising ethnic tensions and armed conflict.
fromTruthout
5 months ago

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

Edward Coristine, a senior adviser in the government, faces backlash for creating URLs that promote racism and sexual violence, including shocking racial slurs.
Left-wing politics
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

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.
Miscellaneous
fromNature
5 months ago

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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

Online dating's untold dangers

Jackie Cruz emphasizes that the responsibility for safety in online dating should be a shared effort between users and platforms. However, she points out that much of the burden currently falls upon women. She argues that as online dating becomes more prevalent, platforms must implement stricter safety measures to protect users from potential threats. Women should not have to navigate these spaces with fear, highlighting the pressing need for change in how dating apps address user safety.
Women
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago

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

GAA President Jarlath Burns emphasized his commitment to the organization's values by advising caution regarding Rory Gallagher's appointment amidst serious concerns.
Miscellaneous
fromESPN.com
6 months ago

Man arrested, charged with stalking Fever's Clark

A Texas man was arrested for felony stalking after sending threats to Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark via social media.
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