“On the first day I was raped twice”: PCHR report exposes sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli forces
The Palestinian Center for Human Rights has released new testimonies describing the sexual abuse of Palestinian captives by Israeli forces.
Gisèle Pelicot makes “shame change sides” as over 50 found guilty of rape
More than 50 men were convicted for the rape of Gisèle Pelicot, including ex-husband Dominique, who orchestrated the series of assaults
The courage of Gisèle Pelicot
The calculated and cruel violence suffered by Gisèle Pelicot has shaken the world to its core, yet her demand to make the trial public and shift the shame to the perpetrators of these acts, has inspired many
Palestinian women and girls are being subjected to sexual violence by Israeli soldiers, says UN
Multiple United Nations experts highlight reports that Palestinian women and girls in detention have suffered sexual assault by Israeli soldiers
West Asian countries are buying more arms: SIPRI report
In today’s episode, we take a look at the latest SIPRI report on the rise of arms imports by certain west Asian countries, the march in Australia protesting violence on women, the imposition of fresh sanctions on Syria and the developments in the Breonna Taylor case
Bangladesh erupts against repeated incidents of sexual abuse against women
Hundreds of people protested against rising incidents of sexual assault of women in Bangladesh, and demanded the resignation of home minister Asadduzzam Khan
Indians demand justice for gang rape victim
Protests have erupted across India after the victim of a brutal gang rape died on September 29, two week after she was assaulted on September 14.
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
