sexual violence
Protesters claim mass sexual abuse in Iranian prisons by regime: report
Women arrested during demonstrations across the Islamic republic face widespread sexual violence, IranWire reported.
'Cyber Hell' Only Scratches Surface of South Korea's Sex Crime Crisis
The new Netflix documentary following the investigation of an online sexual blackmailing ring highlights South Korea's rising digital sex crimes.
Kendrick Lamar Fans Call Out Rapper After Featuring Kodak Black on Album
"Why is Kendrick talking about sexual assault on this album if he has a Kodak Black feature," one fan questioned.
Viral Video Shows How You Can Report Catcalling, Sexual Assault Through App
"Getting followed and catcalled by a group of men on the way home from Mother's Day," said text overlay in the video.
Volleyball Player Quits Team After Disciplining for Sexual Assault Protest
"I will not play for a team or school that punishes its athletes for wanting a safer environment," 16-year-old Sereniti Simpson said.
Brown University Dismissive to Students Who Report Sexual Assaults: Lawsuit
"Survivors at Brown are silenced, harmed, dismissed and discouraged from seeking justice by the university," the women mentioned in the lawsuit stated.
Pakistan Leader Blames Rise in Sexual Violence on Women's Small Clothes
"We don't have discotheques, we don't have night clubs, so it's a different way of life here. If you raise temptation in the society to a point and all these young guys have nowhere to go, it has consequences in the society," Khan said.
Rapists to be Chemically Castrated in Pakistan Under Proposed Law
The law also allows the fast-tracking of sexual assault cases, as part of a wider effort to address sexual violence against women and children in the in the country.
Seoul Mayor Park Won-sun Found Dead Hours After Being Reported Missing
The 64-year-old mayor was recently facing sexual harassment allegations, according to local media.
U.S. in Top 10 Most Dangerous Countries for Women
The U.S. is the only Western nation on the list.
College Rape Prevention Programs Making Problem Worse
The unintended consequences could be explained by a psychological phenomenon called the "boomerang effect."
DeVos, Dept. of Education Cited In New Lawsuit
The secretary has said that prior guidance didn't protect the due process rights of the accused.
'Where Does Your Penis Belong?' Is a Book for Grown Men
"Do we need to reinform men about where their penis belongs in public places?" the author asked her friends.
How Whisper Networks and Safe Spaces Help Teens in War
Even in conflict and displacement settings, sexual violence is more likely to be perpetrated in the home than by a soldier or another stranger.
Sexual Violence Fuels Both Sides of the Ukrainian War
Sexual assaults are common on all sides of the war, and few perpetrators are being punished.
Hurricanes Like Irma Increase Risk for Sexual Assault
"There were some lessons to be learned from Katrina."
Male Baboons Beat up Females to Increase Mating Success
The discovery is the result of a four-year research project
Billy Bush on Lewd Donald Trump Tape That Cost His Job
"I wish I had changed the topic," Bush told "The Hollywood Reporter" about the "Access Hollywood" tape in which Donald Trump described sexual assault.
Haiti's Sexual Violence Survivors Make Themselves Seen
Since the 2010 earthquake, Haiti has suffered from an epidemic of sexual violence—but more and more women are sharing their stories.
Man Cleared of Sexual Assault As He Didn't Enjoy It
The man acted without "carnal intent," the judge said.
Rwandan Women Urge U.N. Action on Sexual Violence
"We keep hearing that it's still happening, that rape is used as a weapon, as a tool of genocide and war. It hurts us a lot."
'Becoming Unbecoming' and the Horror of Sexual Violence
"Justice is still justice, even if it's 30 years late."
Italy Confronts Online Sexual Violence After Suicide
The suicide of a woman whose sex video went viral and a disturbing rape case prompt soul-searching.
Sexual And Domestic Violence Cases Surge In U.K.
Over 200 people were prosecuted under a new law covering so-called "revenge porn."
Israeli Tourist Gang-Raped in Northern India: Police
Two men have been arrested and police are looking for four others in connection with the attack.
Mexican Authorities Sexually Torture Women: Amnesty
Women reported being arbitrarily arrested and sexually abused by police and the military.
To End Sexual Violence, Women Must Be Agents of Change
Political consensus needs to be turned into consistent action, says Sweden's deputy prime minister.
Central African Republic: The Aftermath of Rape in War
Survivors of sexual violence in CAR are deprived of basic health care and stigmatized.
'The Uncondemned': Retracing First Genocide Conviction
It's been less than 20 years since the first-ever conviction for genocide.
India Will Introduce Rape Panic Buttons on Cellphones
The country is trying to use phone features to help combat sexual violence against women.