sexual assault

A woman sits with her legs folded on the ground in a pose of shame and exhaustion.
Sexual violence
For sexual assault victims in Ghana, justice is expensive — and elusive
A woman stands in an abandoned building with light coming through the window.
Critical State
Sexual violence in conflict: Part II
A man rides a bike by a slogan pasted on a wall reading "Avoid a rape trial: Become chief of police," in Paris, Saturday, July 11, 2020.
#MeToo
France’s 2nd #MeToo movement reckons with incest, child rape 
Greek Olympic sailing champion Sofia Bekatorou poses for a photograph during an interview for The Associated Press, at Agios Kosmas marina in southern Athens, Feb. 4, 2021. Bekatorou is the most successful female athlete in Greek sporting history who rece
#MeToo
Greece ‘finally’ has its #MeToo moment 
members of the Ethiopian diaspora
Women & Gender
Ethiopian women abroad give abuse survivors a new platform — and a new voice
a woman gestures at police officers
Long before #MeToo, women in many parts of the world organized successful campaigns against sexual violence
A woman protestor holds a sign that says protect our women and girls
Justice
Survivors of sexual violence in South Africa are finally finding their voices
Demonstrators shout slogans during a candlelight vigil in Delhi
India has a sexual assault problem that only women can fix
A person walks in front of an entrance of Beihang University in Beijing, China January 24, 2018.
Conflict
Chinese officials who once encouraged their own #MeToo moment, now frustrate it
Georgina Hernandez
Jobs
Before #MeToo, women janitors organized to fight workplace harassment
woman
Conflict
I didn’t know how big a problem sexual harassment was in China — until #MeToo
European Parliament member Terry Reintke (C) holds a placard with the hashtag "MeToo" during a debate
Global Politics
EU institutions face scrutiny for how they deal with sexual assault
Protesters stand outside of the courthouse before an Ontario judge found former Canadian radio host Jian Ghomeshi not guilty on four sexual assault charges and one count of choking.
Justice
What’s behind the ‘not guilty’ verdict in the Jian Ghomeshi sex assault trial?
Leslee Udwin_India
Media
The director of ‘India’s Daughter’ flees India out of fear she’ll be arrested
Jamaicans take part in a demonstration against the rape of three children and two women in Kingston in 2012.
Justice
Caribbean rape culture is back on display
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) speaks about pending legislation regarding sexual assaults in the military in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee on June 4, 2013.
Justice
This senator says the Pentagon is still a ‘complete failure’ on protecting sexual assault victims
Bill Cosby attends the American Comedy Awards in New York on April 26, 2014. Jian Ghomeshi attends the Canada for Haiti telethon at the CBC studios in Toronto on January 22, 2010. Rolf Harris arrives for sentencing at Southwark Crown Court in London on Ju
Justice
Bill Cosby is unlikely to face rape charges in court, but that wouldn’t be the case in other countries
Former CBC personality Jian Ghomeshi in Toronto, March 9, 2014.
Media
How a Canadian radio host’s firing started a global conversation about sexual assault
A demonstrator holds a placard as she attends a candlelight vigil to mark the first anniversary of Delhi gang rape, in New Delhi December 16, 2013.
Conflict & Justice
Indian politicians are changing their attitudes toward rape
Rep. Niki Tsongas (D-MA)
Conflict & Justice
For Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, a new law aims to end ‘betrayal’ in the military
Pop singers Sona Mohapatra and Swanand Kirkire attending the rally
Conflict & Justice
A year after Delhi’s gang rape, it’s no longer OK to blame the victim
Development & Education
In India, sexual assault charges touch a magazine known for championing women’s rights
Conflict & Justice
In India, activists work to change mindsets and empower other women
Health & Medicine
Study finds alarming number of men in 6 Asian countries don’t think rape is rape
Global Politics
N.Y. senator leads call to reform sexual assault procedures in U.S. military
Conflict & Justice
Congress holds hearing on changing how military handles sexual assault cases
Conflict & Justice
Brutal gang rape in Delhi sparks anger, but will it spark change?
Global Politics
Ohio rape case, part of larger international struggle
Egyptian women regularly facing, fighting sexual harassment
Health & Medicine
New report finds huge barriers for Native Americans needing emergency contraception
Business, Economics and Jobs
‘Rape in the Fields’: The Hidden Story of Rape on the Job in America
Conflict & Justice
Sexual Assault in US Military Also Targets Men, Says Male Survivor
Revisiting the Tailhook Sexual Assault Scandal
Conflict & Justice
Women in Tahrir Square Fighting to Prevent Sexual Assaults, Becoming Victims Themselves
Violence Against Women in U.S. and Abroad
Conflict & Justice
Sex and Power in the US Military
Conflict & Justice
How Egyptian Women Fight Sexual Harassment
Conflict & Justice
Muslim Woman Wants to Appear Veiled in Canadian Court
Global Politics
Sexual assault still major problem in military
Report: increased sexual assault in the military
Conflict & Justice
Sexual harassment in Egypt
Conflict & Justice
Gates, Rumsfeld and Pentagon Served Class-Action Suit