![Tribunal issues award for first sexual harassment complaint - KPWKM Tribunal issues award for first sexual harassment complaint - KPWKM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712730319_raped.jpg)
Tribunal issues award for first sexual harassment complaint - KPWKM
The Tribunal for Anti-Sexual Harassment has issued an award for its first complaint involving physical sexual harassment.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718268608_SpaceXFalconrock.jpg)
SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism
Former employees claim they were illegally fired for raising concerns about gender discrimination and sexual harassment against women.
Thu Jun 13 2024
![Doctor held for allegedly molesting teen patient Doctor held for allegedly molesting teen patient](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717488389_HandcuffGari.jpg)
Doctor held for allegedly molesting teen patient
The victim claims she was sexually harassed by a man, believed to be a doctor while seeking treatment at the emergency ward, police said.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Ebit Lew trial: Witness denies flirting, having relationship with preacher Ebit Lew trial: Witness denies flirting, having relationship with preacher](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716270842_ebitlew.jpg)
Ebit Lew trial: Witness denies flirting, having relationship with preacher
The woman in her 40s said that she reached out to Ebit Lew solely to address family matters.
Fri May 24 2024
![Ebit Lew trial: Preacher still sent obscene messages during Ramadan - Witness Ebit Lew trial: Preacher still sent obscene messages during Ramadan - Witness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716284362_EbitLew.jpg)
Ebit Lew trial: Preacher still sent obscene messages during Ramadan - Witness
The witness said that in addition to sending messages from early morning until night, Ebit Lew would also call her and use obscene language.
Tue May 21 2024
![EXCLUSIVE - Japan's military needs more women. But it's still failing on harassment. EXCLUSIVE - Japan's military needs more women. But it's still failing on harassment.](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715572389_JGSDFjpg.jpg)
EXCLUSIVE - Japan's military needs more women. But it's still failing on harassment.
Following a wave of sexual harassment cases, the number of women applying to join the Self-Defence Forces decreased by 12 per cent.
Fri May 17 2024
![Greta Gerwig at Cannes: #MeToo has changed things for the better Greta Gerwig at Cannes: #MeToo has changed things for the better](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51715857319_TBGretaGerwig.jpg)
Greta Gerwig at Cannes: #MeToo has changed things for the better
The global #MeToo movement has exposed men accused of sexual harassment in fields including entertainment, politics and business.
Thu May 16 2024
![MOE views seriously rise in rape cases involving minors - Fadhlina MOE views seriously rise in rape cases involving minors - Fadhlina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715069898_TBFADHLINA.jpg)
MOE views seriously rise in rape cases involving minors - Fadhlina
MOE implemented measures against the issue, including cross-ministerial collaboration to carry out advocacy related to sexual harassment.
Tue May 07 2024
![Violence against environmental journalists rises, UNESCO says Violence against environmental journalists rises, UNESCO says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61686584280_UNESCOUnitedNatio.jpg)
Violence against environmental journalists rises, UNESCO says
UNESCO listed in its report physical attacks such as injuries, arrests and harassment, legal actions, including defamation lawsuits.
Fri May 03 2024
![US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713848876_tbIndia.jpg)
US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities
The US assessment said religious minorities in India reported discrimination including calls for violence and spread of misinformation.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![Internet safety, connectivity among issues discussed at ministries' meeting Internet safety, connectivity among issues discussed at ministries' meeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712293423_fadhlinajpg.jpg)
Internet safety, connectivity among issues discussed at ministries' meeting
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said safeguarding children in the social media ecosystem remains a priority for the ministry.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![South Korea opens hotline to support doctors defying walkout South Korea opens hotline to support doctors defying walkout](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708400542_TBMedicalworkers.jpg)
South Korea opens hotline to support doctors defying walkout
The health minister said hotline is to support physicians who faced harassment or peer pressure if they chose not to join a mass walkout.
Tue Mar 12 2024
![Sexual Harrassment: Para swimming coach goes on leave - Hannah Sexual Harrassment: Para swimming coach goes on leave - Hannah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709193461_HannahYeoh.jpg)
Sexual Harrassment: Para swimming coach goes on leave - Hannah
The coach linked to the sexual harassment case involving national swimmers has gone on leave until the investigation into the issue of misconduct is completed, said KBS Minister.
Thu Feb 29 2024
![Safe Sports Code to be implemented in mainstream schools this year Safe Sports Code to be implemented in mainstream schools this year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71705037902_AdamAdli.jpg)
Safe Sports Code to be implemented in mainstream schools this year
The Safe Sports Code, which also includes a Code of Conduct, is used to handle complaints of sexual harassment in the sports industry.
Fri Jan 12 2024
![French bodies slam Macron for supporting actor Depardieu accused of harassment French bodies slam Macron for supporting actor Depardieu accused of harassment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-08/61535669412_GerardDepardieu.jpg)
French bodies slam Macron for supporting actor Depardieu accused of harassment
A French association fighting against sexist and sexual violence criticised French President Emmanuel Macron for supporting French actor Gerard Depardieu, accused of sexual harassment and rape.
Thu Dec 28 2023