sexual violence
Sexual Violence: UN for holding perpetrators accountable
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for holding perpetrators accountable and expanding support for all those affected due to sexual violence.
International Day on the Elimination of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence: Standing with Survivors Today and Every Day
The thing about a global crisis like COVID-19 is that people often think of it as a “great equalizer”, it affects the whole world and somehow makes everyone suffer equally. When people living in peaceful countries were hit by COVID-19, they thought that they finally experienced the suffering they always thought was reserved for people who live in less fortunate countries who experience this regularly. They could not be more wrong.
Brazil's women join in anthem denouncing sexual violence
A song protesting sexual violence that has become an anthem for women across Latin America was the focus of a demonstration Friday in the capital of Brazil, where women are increasingly willing to denounce aggressors.
Madrasa teacher held for ‘sexual-assault attempt’ on student
Narayanganj, July 30 (UNB) – Police have detained a madrasa teacher in Fatulla of the city for reportedly trying to sexually assault a student.
Financier Jeffrey Epstein arrested on sex charges
New York, Jul 7 (AP/UNB) — Wealthy financier and registered sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was arrested Saturday in New York on new sex-trafficking charges involving allegations that date to the early 2000s, according to law enforcement officials.
UN: Over 150 sexual violence cases in South Sudan in 12 days
United Nations, Dec 4 (AP/UNB) — More than 150 women and girls have sought treatment in the past 12 days for rape and other acts of sexual violence near Bentiu, the second-largest city in South Sudan, U.N. officials said Monday.