sexual violence
11 Suspects Have Been Charged in the Alleged Gang Rape That's Shocked Israel
Eight of the defendants are minors. The alleged victim is 16.
Report Uncovers Sexual Violence Toward Men and Trans Women in Syrian Conflict
While Syrian women and girls were disproportionately subjected to sexual violence, men and boys have also been widely targeted during the civil war, according to a new report from Human Rights Watch.
I Was Raped Abroad – Here's Why the Cyprus Rape Case Doesn't Surprise Me
At 23, Fern Champion was assaulted while travelling. She writes about how overseas authorities are failing British victims.
The Case of Britain’s ‘Most Prolific Rapist’ Highlights Everything That Is Wrong With How Indonesia Handles Rape Cases
Sexual assault cases in Indonesia are often plagued with victim-blaming, homophobia, lack of follow-up action, and injustice.
'The Rapist is You': Women Sang the Bengali Version of the Chilean Feminist Anthem to Oppose the CAA
The powerful protest song has struck a chord with all those fighting against the establishment and patriarchy across the globe.
4 Gang-Rape Suspects Were Shot and Killed by Indian Police at a Re-creation of the Crime Scene
Some are calling their deaths justice for the victim and her family, while others are condemning it as an extrajudicial killing.
Over 3,000 People Reported Being Sexually Assaulted in an Uber Last Year
The company says that in 2017 and 2018, it received nearly 6,000 reports of sexual assault in the U.S., 500 of which were reported rapes.
Calling Out Sexual Abuse in the Jehovah's Witnesses Is a Horrific Struggle
New York's Child Victims Act could theoretically invite a flood of lawsuits against the religious group, but fear and a lack of evidence loom.
5 Men Were Just Acquitted of Gang Rape in Spain Because the Girl Was Unconscious
The case is similar to another recent gang-rape trial of 5 men known as "the wolf pack" that sparked huge protests against Spain's rape laws.
Matt Lauer Reveals in His Letter He’s Actually Been Anything but 'Silent'
Men who've been accused of assault talk about it more than anyone, as a way to "gather empathy."
Antonio Brown’s Former Trainer Says He Sexually Assaulted Her and Then Bragged About It
"Speaking out removes the shame that I have felt for the past year and places it on the person responsible for my rape," Britney Taylor said in a statement.
Lyft Will Require Sexual Violence Prevention Training For Drivers, Following a Flurry of Lawsuits
The ride-share giant is adding new safety requirements for Lyft drivers—while fighting legislation that would give drivers more rights and benefits.