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France Mass Rape Trial Triggers Soul-Searching In Spain
France's notorious mass rape trial has generated an enormous echo in Spain, a pioneer in the fight against gender-based violence, and highlighted the often overlooked scourge of domestic sexual violence.
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Brother Of Late Mohamed Al-Fayed, Harrods Owner, Accused Of Sexual Violence: Report
Three women formerly employed by Harrods have accused the brother of its late boss Mohamed Al-Fayed of sexual violence.
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Sexual Violence On "Staggering" Scale In Sudan Civil War: UN Probe
Rape is widespread in Sudan's civil war, a United Nations investigation said Tuesday, accusing paramilitaries, especially of committing sexual violence on a "staggering" scale.
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Gerard Depardieu, Titan Of French Cinema Faces Trial
Gerard Depardieu was known for more than 50 years as a titan of French cinema, but details of his crude behaviour and allegations of sexual violence have brought his star low in recent years.
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One In Eight Girls Suffers Sexual Assault Before Turning 18, Says UNICEF
International Day Of Girl Child 2024: The report highlights that when "non-contact" forms of abuse - such as online harassment or verbal assault - are factored in, the number rises to 650 million, or 1 in 5.
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"End Sexual Violence," Said US Senator Accused Of Forcing Aide Into Oral Sex
A US woman senator, who has been accused of forcing her former chief of staff to perform sexual acts on her, had introduced a bill against sexual assault in the California Senate just months after firing him for allegedly refusing her advances.
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"I Paid Heavy Price For MeToo Allegations": Singer Chinmayi Sripaada To NDTV
Celebrated singer Chinmayi Sripaada has expressed hope that the Hema Committee Report's exposure of the dark underbelly of Kerala's film industry will encourage more women survivors of sexual violence to come forward and report it.
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Maharashtra Schools Ordered To Install CCTVs Within A Month After Badlapur Violence
Following the incident of sexual abuse at a school in Badlapur, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday issued a directive to all the schools in the state to install CCTV cameras on their premises within a month.
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72 Arrested In Badlapur Violence Over Sexual Assault Cases, Internet Suspended
Internet services at Badlapur in Maharashtra's Thane district were suspended on Wednesday a day after a massive protest over the alleged sexual abuse of two kindergarten girls, and 72 persons have been arrested in connection with the violence.
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Australia Sanctions Israel Settlers Accused Of Sexual Assault Of Palestinians
Australia on Thursday followed Europe and the United States by levying sanctions on Israeli settlers accused of "beatings, sexual assault and torture" of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
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Sexual Violence Cases Can't Be Cancelled Based On Payments: Delhi High Court
Criminal cases involving allegations of sexual violence cannot be quashed on the basis of monetary payments as doing so would imply that "justice is for sale", the Delhi High Court has observed.
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Italian Court Clears Man Of Sexual Assault Charges As Victim Took 20 Seconds To React
The case centres around Raffaele Meola, a former trade union official, who was accused of groping the attendant in 2018.
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France To Probe Sexual And Gender-Based Violence In Cinema
The French parliament on Thursday agreed to create a commission of inquiry to investigate sexual and gender-based violence in cinema and other cultural sectors after several recent allegations.
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Ye Under Investigation After Wife Allegedly Suffers Sexual Assault, Rapper Responds With Violence
In California, simple assault is classified as a misdemeanour, punishable by up to six months in jail and fines of up to $1,000.
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EU Sanctions Hamas Over Sexual Violence During October 7 Attack
The European Union on Friday imposed sanctions on the armed wings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad for "widespread" sexual violence during the October 7 attacks on Israel.
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France Mass Rape Trial Triggers Soul-Searching In Spain
France's notorious mass rape trial has generated an enormous echo in Spain, a pioneer in the fight against gender-based violence, and highlighted the often overlooked scourge of domestic sexual violence.
-
Brother Of Late Mohamed Al-Fayed, Harrods Owner, Accused Of Sexual Violence: Report
Three women formerly employed by Harrods have accused the brother of its late boss Mohamed Al-Fayed of sexual violence.
-
Sexual Violence On "Staggering" Scale In Sudan Civil War: UN Probe
Rape is widespread in Sudan's civil war, a United Nations investigation said Tuesday, accusing paramilitaries, especially of committing sexual violence on a "staggering" scale.
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Gerard Depardieu, Titan Of French Cinema Faces Trial
Gerard Depardieu was known for more than 50 years as a titan of French cinema, but details of his crude behaviour and allegations of sexual violence have brought his star low in recent years.
-
One In Eight Girls Suffers Sexual Assault Before Turning 18, Says UNICEF
International Day Of Girl Child 2024: The report highlights that when "non-contact" forms of abuse - such as online harassment or verbal assault - are factored in, the number rises to 650 million, or 1 in 5.
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"End Sexual Violence," Said US Senator Accused Of Forcing Aide Into Oral Sex
A US woman senator, who has been accused of forcing her former chief of staff to perform sexual acts on her, had introduced a bill against sexual assault in the California Senate just months after firing him for allegedly refusing her advances.
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"I Paid Heavy Price For MeToo Allegations": Singer Chinmayi Sripaada To NDTV
Celebrated singer Chinmayi Sripaada has expressed hope that the Hema Committee Report's exposure of the dark underbelly of Kerala's film industry will encourage more women survivors of sexual violence to come forward and report it.
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Maharashtra Schools Ordered To Install CCTVs Within A Month After Badlapur Violence
Following the incident of sexual abuse at a school in Badlapur, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday issued a directive to all the schools in the state to install CCTV cameras on their premises within a month.
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72 Arrested In Badlapur Violence Over Sexual Assault Cases, Internet Suspended
Internet services at Badlapur in Maharashtra's Thane district were suspended on Wednesday a day after a massive protest over the alleged sexual abuse of two kindergarten girls, and 72 persons have been arrested in connection with the violence.
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Australia Sanctions Israel Settlers Accused Of Sexual Assault Of Palestinians
Australia on Thursday followed Europe and the United States by levying sanctions on Israeli settlers accused of "beatings, sexual assault and torture" of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
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Sexual Violence Cases Can't Be Cancelled Based On Payments: Delhi High Court
Criminal cases involving allegations of sexual violence cannot be quashed on the basis of monetary payments as doing so would imply that "justice is for sale", the Delhi High Court has observed.
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Italian Court Clears Man Of Sexual Assault Charges As Victim Took 20 Seconds To React
The case centres around Raffaele Meola, a former trade union official, who was accused of groping the attendant in 2018.
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France To Probe Sexual And Gender-Based Violence In Cinema
The French parliament on Thursday agreed to create a commission of inquiry to investigate sexual and gender-based violence in cinema and other cultural sectors after several recent allegations.
-
Ye Under Investigation After Wife Allegedly Suffers Sexual Assault, Rapper Responds With Violence
In California, simple assault is classified as a misdemeanour, punishable by up to six months in jail and fines of up to $1,000.
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EU Sanctions Hamas Over Sexual Violence During October 7 Attack
The European Union on Friday imposed sanctions on the armed wings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad for "widespread" sexual violence during the October 7 attacks on Israel.
