rape survivors
‘The Pain Was Unbearable’: Thousands of Women Subjected to Banned ‘Virginity Tests’
The notorious “two-finger test” was outlawed in Pakistan last year, but an investigation by The Fuller Project and VICE World News showed that doctors are still carrying out the test on rape survivors with impunity.
Rape Survivors Are Suing to Have Their Rape Kits Processed
Heather Marlowe's rape kit wasn't processed for two years after her assault. Now, she's suing the San Francisco Police Department for how they handled her case.
Why Victims of Sexual Assault Are Turning to Social Media Instead of the Police
We investigate the risky rise of social media justice in the wake of accusations against New Zealand music blogger Andrew Tidball.
Meet the Woman Putting on a Comedy Show About Rape
The show, called "Rape is Real and Everywhere," sold out its Vancouver, Canada, venue before its first performance.
Meet the Activist Behind the UK's First Clinic for Women Trying to Reclaim Their Bodies After Being Raped
Years after being raped, Pavan Amara couldn't look in the mirror or bear being touched—even by a doctor. Now, with the NHS, she's set up My Body Back, a clinic for women with the same issues.
I Confronted My Rapist by Text Message
He asked for my forgiveness and I said "OK," but it wasn't OK.
More Needs to Be Done to Help Male Rape Survivors
At the beginning of this year, the British government pledged $784,000 to organizations helping survivors, but social workers and academics told me it's made little difference.
The Atheist Movement Needs to Disown Richard Dawkins
Increasingly, Dawkins only makes headlines by provoking outrage over his handling of sexism, racism, and pedophilia, instead of his thoughts on biology. It's time for his followers to take away his megaphone and hand it to someone who's on message.