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Slate Magazine
2 weeks ago
Social justice

The Horrible Abuse Allegations Against Diddy Reveal the Legacy-and Limits-of #MeToo

The #MeToo movement highlighted issues of sexual violence and harassment, leading to cultural shifts but also facing inevitable backlash. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Children of Vietnam war's rape survivors unjustly bear the burden of others' crimes | Tran Thi Ngai

Survivors of sexual violence in conflict zones often face lifelong stigma and struggle for recognition and support. [ more ]
Independent
3 weeks ago
Social justice

Ellen Coyne: Using a victim's counselling notes in rape trials could deter them from seeking help from a therapist or even seeking justice

Survivors face challenges in bringing their attackers to justice due to the justice system's flaws and societal myths about sexual violence. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

He fights sexual violence. He's won a Nobel and now a $1 million honor. Is he hopeful?

Dr. Denis Mukwege won the $1 million Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity for his tireless efforts against sexual violence. [ more ]
The Nation
1 month ago
Women

It's Time to Stop Ignoring the Sexual Violence Happening in Gaza

Screams Before Silence aims to uncover sexual violence during a Hamas assault in Israel, emphasizing the importance of sharing survivors' stories respectfully. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Writing

Stephens: Sheryl Sandberg screams back at the silence

The documentary 'Screams Before Silence' sheds light on the sexual atrocities committed by Hamas and the lack of global acknowledgement and condemnation of such acts. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
2 weeks ago
Social justice

The Horrible Abuse Allegations Against Diddy Reveal the Legacy-and Limits-of #MeToo

The #MeToo movement highlighted issues of sexual violence and harassment, leading to cultural shifts but also facing inevitable backlash. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Children of Vietnam war's rape survivors unjustly bear the burden of others' crimes | Tran Thi Ngai

Survivors of sexual violence in conflict zones often face lifelong stigma and struggle for recognition and support. [ more ]
Independent
3 weeks ago
Social justice

Ellen Coyne: Using a victim's counselling notes in rape trials could deter them from seeking help from a therapist or even seeking justice

Survivors face challenges in bringing their attackers to justice due to the justice system's flaws and societal myths about sexual violence. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

He fights sexual violence. He's won a Nobel and now a $1 million honor. Is he hopeful?

Dr. Denis Mukwege won the $1 million Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity for his tireless efforts against sexual violence. [ more ]
The Nation
1 month ago
Women

It's Time to Stop Ignoring the Sexual Violence Happening in Gaza

Screams Before Silence aims to uncover sexual violence during a Hamas assault in Israel, emphasizing the importance of sharing survivors' stories respectfully. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Writing

Stephens: Sheryl Sandberg screams back at the silence

The documentary 'Screams Before Silence' sheds light on the sexual atrocities committed by Hamas and the lack of global acknowledgement and condemnation of such acts. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women

The overturning of Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction is an affront to women | Moira Donegan

Sexual violence is often not charged or convicted, leading to de facto decriminalization. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Sexual assault victims charged tens of thousands of pounds for court documents

Victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence are being charged high fees to access court transcripts after being advised not to attend court.
This leaves victims with unanswered questions about their court cases and forces them to pay for the transcripts to obtain answers.
Misguided advice from police, prosecutors, and barristers is causing victims to miss out on important information and potentially hindering their chances of justice. [ more ]
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6 months ago
Women

Israel presses U.N. to investigate charges of sexual violence by Hamas fighters

Israel accuses Hamas militants of committing rape and sexual assaults during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel that left 1,200 Israelis dead
Israel criticizes major international groups, including the United Nations, for being slow to acknowledge and condemn the sexual violence [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
Women

Hamas terrorists had 'a thing with sexual organs' and targeted genitalia of Israeli victims: UN testimony

Hamas terrorists targeted the genitalia of Israelis during their Oct. 7 attack on Israel, according to UN testimony
The Jewish state accused the UN of moving too slowly to address reports of sexual violence as a weapon of war in the attack [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Women

Accounts of Sexual Violence by Hamas Are Aired Amid Criticism of U.N.

Israeli officials accuse terrorists of committing sexual violence and mutilation during the Oct. 7 assault
International social justice community criticized for not addressing the issue [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 months ago
Women

Israel presses U.N. to investigate charges of sexual violence by Hamas fighters

Israel accuses Hamas militants of committing rape and sexual assaults during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel that left 1,200 Israelis dead
Israel criticizes major international groups, including the United Nations, for being slow to acknowledge and condemn the sexual violence [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
Women

Hamas terrorists had 'a thing with sexual organs' and targeted genitalia of Israeli victims: UN testimony

Hamas terrorists targeted the genitalia of Israelis during their Oct. 7 attack on Israel, according to UN testimony
The Jewish state accused the UN of moving too slowly to address reports of sexual violence as a weapon of war in the attack [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Women

Accounts of Sexual Violence by Hamas Are Aired Amid Criticism of U.N.

Israeli officials accuse terrorists of committing sexual violence and mutilation during the Oct. 7 assault
International social justice community criticized for not addressing the issue [ more ]
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www.mediaite.com
6 months ago
Women

House Democrats Blast Progressive Chairwoman For Outrageous' Comments On Hamas's Sexual Violence On Oct 7th

Rep. Pramila Jayapal faced backlash for equivocating on condemning sexual violence committed by Hamas during the terrorist attacks in Israel.
Critics, including members of the House Progressive Caucus, called out Jayapal for not outrightly condemning the reported rapes and sexual violence. [ more ]
Washington Post
6 months ago
Women

Raped during Ethiopia's war, survivors now rejected by their families

Over 100,000 women in Ethiopia's Tigray region may have been raped during the civil war.
Countless women who gave birth as a result of rape are struggling with ostracization and rejection from their communities.
The violence against Tigrayan women was sustained and organized, with multiple perpetrators including Ethiopian and Eritrean soldiers and Amhara militiamen. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
California

The Week in Photos: His future coach found him working in a slaughterhouse; and it's a no to $55,000 to leave a rent-controlled apartment.

Hello, and welcome to this week's selection of top stories in pictures by Los Angeles Times photographers.:: His future coach found Dennis Kasumba working in a slaughterhouse.The teen was orphaned at a young age and living in poverty and despair.Now, a young man, he has now found purpose in pursuing his dream to become Uganda's first Major League Baseball player.
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