All articles tagged with #sexual violence
Originally Published 10 days ago — by Freedom Flotilla
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition condemns sexual assaults by Israeli forces against flotilla participants and highlights systemic sexual violence and torture against Palestinians, calling for international accountability and an end to impunity for these crimes.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by CNN
A German man faces trial for allegedly drugging, raping, and filming his wife over 15 years, highlighting issues in German rape laws and online abuse content, with calls for legal reforms and increased accountability.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
France's Senate approved a bill defining rape as any non-consensual sexual act, aligning with other European countries, following a landmark case that highlighted issues of consent and sexual violence in France.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
A suspect was arrested in connection with an attempted rape on a Paris train after a viral video of the incident sparked renewed concern over rising sexual violence on public transport in France, which has increased by 86% since 2016.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
A French appeals court is reviewing the case of Gisèle Pelicot, a woman who became a symbol of the fight against sexual violence after her ex-husband and other men were convicted of raping her while she was drugged. The case has sparked national discussions on rape culture and legal reforms, with the appeal focusing on a man challenging his nine-year sentence for his role in the assaults.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
Gisèle Pelicot's case, where she was drugged and raped by her husband's accomplices, has sparked a national debate in France about sexual violence and societal attitudes, leading to increased awareness and reporting, but significant legal and cultural changes remain slow and challenging.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
Choi Mal-ja, a South Korean woman convicted 61 years ago for biting off her attacker's tongue during a sexual assault, has been acquitted after a retrial, highlighting issues of gender bias and self-defense recognition in South Korea's legal system.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
Zhenhao Zou, a Chinese national and prolific sex offender, was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 24 years for raping 10 women across the UK and China, with investigations revealing he attacked women within 24 hours of each other, and fears he may have assaulted up to 50 more. The article details the experiences of two victims, Zou's methods, and ongoing police investigations.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by DW
Human rights groups report widespread killings and sexual violence by M23 rebels in eastern Congo, with over 140 deaths in July and ongoing abuses despite peace talks, highlighting a worsening humanitarian crisis.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Jerusalem Post
The UN is set to blacklist Hamas in its upcoming report for systematic sexual violence committed during the October 7 attack, with evidence indicating deliberate acts of war and efforts by the Dinah Project to recognize these crimes as crimes against humanity, emphasizing accountability and the need for justice for victims.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Haaretz
The UN has blacklisted Hamas for sexual violence committed on October 7 and against hostages, warning that Israel may be the next target for similar actions.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Jerusalem Post
The UN has warned Israel about potential inclusion in a report on conflict-related sexual violence if it does not take measures to prevent such acts against Palestinian detainees, while Israel rejects the accusations and criticizes the report's fairness and accuracy.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Ynetnews
The UN plans to add Hamas to its blacklist of groups that use sexual violence as a weapon of war, based on extensive evidence and testimonies from recent conflicts, while also warning that Israel may be included if it fails to address allegations of sexual violence by its forces.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian
A comprehensive report documents systematic sexual violence, including mass rape and forced pregnancy, committed by Ethiopian and Eritrean forces in Tigray, amounting to crimes against humanity, with ongoing violence and impunity hindering justice and recovery.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by BBC
Prosecutors in South Korea apologized to Choi Mal-ja, who was convicted over 60 years ago for defending herself against a sexual attack by biting off her assailant's tongue. Her retrial, inspired by the #MeToo movement, is expected to overturn her conviction, highlighting issues of justice and self-defense in sexual violence cases. Choi celebrated the potential justice after a long fight for recognition and apology from the state.