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Three girls, two boys face sexual violence every second - Study

Three girls, two boys face sexual violence every second - Study

Together for Girls, a global partnership working to end violence against children and adolescents, in its new research revealed.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Sudan's RSF and allies sexually abused victims from 8-75 years, UN mission says

Sudan's RSF and allies sexually abused victims from 8-75 years, UN mission says

The UN report says most sexual violence is committed by RSF and allied Arab militia to terrorise people for perceived links to enemies.
Wed Oct 30 2024
One in eight girls and women raped or sexually assaulted before age 18, UNICEF says

One in eight girls and women raped or sexually assaulted before age 18, UNICEF says

The number rises, when taking into account "non-contact" forms of sexual violence, such as online or verbal abuse, UNICEF reported.
Thu Oct 10 2024
The Future is Female: Frontline Midwifery - Providing Maternal Care in War-Torn Gaza

The Future is Female: Frontline Midwifery - Providing Maternal Care in War-Torn Gaza

*TRIGGER WARNING: INFANT LOSS.

On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Krystal So Hin Pui, Midwife Activity Manager with the international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders. Krystal recently returned from a six-week humanitarian mission to the Gaza Strip to provide prenatal, antenatal and maternity care, as well as support for survivors of sexual violence.
Sun Aug 04 2024
Duchess Sophie visits Ukraine in first trip by British royal since start of war

Duchess Sophie visits Ukraine in first trip by British royal since start of war

Sophie, Britain's Duchess of Edinburgh, met with survivors of conflict-related sexual violence and survivors of torture, the ministry said.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Haiti's top gang leader threatens politicians as fires break out in capital

Haiti's top gang leader threatens politicians as fires break out in capital

Heavily armed gangs have taken over much of the capital and rights groups reported widespread killings, kidnappings and sexual violence.
Fri Mar 15 2024
UN team says rape, gang rape likely occurred during Hamas attack on Israel

UN team says rape, gang rape likely occurred during Hamas attack on Israel

The team said a "fully-fledged investigation" required to establish the magnitude, scope and specific attribution for the sexual violence.
Tue Mar 05 2024
French bodies slam Macron for supporting actor Depardieu accused of harassment

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
Decades of activism have failed to stem gender violence

Decades of activism have failed to stem gender violence

Decades since Global 16 Days Campaign began, violence against women remains rife - a significant barrier to achieving true gender equality.
Sat Dec 02 2023
Sudanese women allege rape by armed fighters during ethnic attacks

Sudanese women allege rape by armed fighters during ethnic attacks

Rape has been used as a weapon of war over the years in Sudan, human rights groups have said.
Fri Dec 01 2023
INSIGHT - Migrants are being raped at Mexico border as they await entry to US

INSIGHT - Migrants are being raped at Mexico border as they await entry to US

The high risk of kidnapping and sexual assault in Reynosa and Matamoros is one of the factors pushing migrants to cross illegally.
Fri Sep 29 2023
Torture, sexual violence commonly used by Russian forces in Ukraine, say experts

Torture, sexual violence commonly used by Russian forces in Ukraine, say experts

Ukrainian authorities are reviewing more than 97,000 reports of war crimes and have filed charges against 220 suspects in domestic courts.
Wed Aug 02 2023
India internet shutdowns hurt women more, Manipur assaults show

India internet shutdowns hurt women more, Manipur assaults show

Officials imposed a statewide internet shutdown on May 3, saying it was needed to curb rumours and disinformation.
Thu Jul 27 2023
Rising sexual violence in Sudan conflict reflects entrenched patriarchy but women and girls are fighting back

Rising sexual violence in Sudan conflict reflects entrenched patriarchy but women and girls are fighting back

As noted in the UN report, those most vulnerable are the internally displaced moving to try and cross borders.
Sat Jul 08 2023
More than 20 pct have suffered violence, harassment at work: UN

More than 20 pct have suffered violence, harassment at work: UN

Violence and harassment at work is a widespread phenomenon around the world, according to UN's International Labour Organization.
Tue Dec 06 2022