Violence against women in Peru, the story of Marleny Estrada Bolivar
Violence against women in Peru has increased as a result of Covid-19 lockdowns as they have been confined to abusive households.
The family of Joys Estefani Qqueccaño, a disappeared woman in Peru
The family of Joys Estefani Qqueccaño, a disappeared woman in Peru, struggle to find her.
Harvey Weinstein, the trial that found him guilty of sexual assault and rape explained
The New York Supreme Court has found former film producer Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape and sexual assault. Even though he was acquitted of other charges, the verdict could be a turning point for women’s rights.
Incels, men who hate women because they can’t find love
A relatively unknown crusade lies behind many attacks, the “ISIS for ugly people”: but it has nothing to do with Islamic extremism. Who are Incels, and why do they hate women?
From Bangladeshi brothels, the voices of the prostitutes trapped in the prison of sexual slavery
Bangladeshi brothels like those in Faridpur are prisons with invisible doors in which women are forced into a vicious cycle of slavery and social exclusion. Whose chains are hard to break.
The story of Nadia Murad, the Nobel Peace Prize winner who had the courage to tell her story
Nadia Murad received the Nobel Peace Prize for her struggle in the name of her people, the Yazidi, and all victims of abuse. A battle to bring Isis, who made her a slave, to justice: but this is only the beginning.
#MeToo campaign’s silence breakers, who spoke out against sexual violence, are Time Person of the Year 2017
The Time Person of the Year 2017 title goes to the online #MeToo movement that has encouraged millions to share their stories of sexual violence. The magazine highlights the stories of exceptional “silence breakers”.
India has ruled that sex with an underage bride is rape
India’s Supreme Court has ruled that sex with an underage bride is rape. This strikes down a loophole whereby intercourse with a girl as young 15 was legal within a marriage.
Justice in Guatemala. Soldiers found guilty of sexual violence against indigenous women
The sexual slavery trial in Guatemala was the first in which such a violation was tried as a crime against humanity in the very country where it took place.
What’s happening to Kesha
A judge denies Kesha’s attempt to get out of her contract with Kermosabe Records (Sony), the label founded by producer Dr. Luke whom she accused of sexual abuse in 2014.