Sexual violence News

An Israeli Health Ministry report reveals brutal conditions for freed Hamas hostages: severe starvation, sexual harassment, beatings, and lasting trauma.  

'The victim was sexually assaulted after the two accused made him drink alcohol. They also beat the victim for refusing to have sex with them," he added.

Breaking: Violence erupts in Bolivia's capital La Plage, protests against arrest of opposition leader

Bhavna Menon was kidnapped in 2017 when she was returning home from a shooting location and was subjected to sexual assault by a gang of men. The incident snowballed into a major controversy after the main accused, Pulsar Sunil, revealed that popular Malayalam actor Dileep was behind the assault. 

" If you raise temptation in society to a point - all these young guys have nowhere to go - it has a consequence in the society," Imran Khan said. From netizens to Opposition leaders, Khan's comments have drawn ire for his "misogynistic" undertones The Pak PM in April had also linked sexual crime against women and children to vulgarity in society

Australian Govt has launched the third phase of the national campaign to reduce violence against women and their children. The Stop it at the Start campaign encourages adults to make themselves heard and empowers them to take actions that will have a positive influence

Pakistan Prime Minister has blamed "fahashi" (vulgarity) for rise in rape and sexual violence Incidences of rape and sexual violence are "spreading like cancer" in society Only 77 of the accused have been convicted which comprises 0.3 per cent of the total figure

India voiced concern that sexual violence, abductions and human trafficking continue to be used as weapons of war in armed conflict by non-state actors and terrorist organisations. 

Women who experience sexual assault have vivid memories of the incident for decades, even if they are not diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, a study has found.

After a video featuring Jim Sarbh saying "I'd rather be raped by 12 prostitutes" went viral, the actor says his comments were taken out of context as he has never condoned any form of sexual violence.

According to the researchers, feelings about the frequency of rape or other forms of sexual assault in a neighbourhood are significantly tied to women's perceptions of its safety.

The host of Hollywood show 'Today', Matt Lauer fired from his position due to misbehaviour. Tom Hanks says, "It's never too late to learn new behaviours."

Latin America and the Caribbean is the most violent region in the world for women, the United Nations said, highlighting Central America and Mexico as particularly dangerous.

Fearing DU like violence on its campus, the Ambedkar University in the national capital has postponed an event marking the 26th anniversary of the alleged Kunan Poshpora mass rape in Kashmir.

There is a dire need to have a survivor-centric approach towards victims of sexual violence, particularly children, the Supreme Court on Thursday said while restoring the conviction a man for raping his nine-year-old niece in 2009 and awarded him twelve years jail term.

Carneiro, who now works at her own clinic in London, feels not enough is being done to eradicate sexism in football.

Cambodia`s UN-backed court on Tuesday heard harrowing new details about the Khmer Rouge`s forced marriages, one of the brutal regime`s less reported atrocities.

Mexican police and armed forces often use torture and sexual violence against women to obtain confessions during interrogations and arrests, according to a report by Amnesty International released on Tuesday.

Arrests and interogation of women in Mexico gets mucky with police harassing and torturing them. 

Women who experience sexual violence are more likely to suffer from depression, PTSD and other mood disorders.