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Sexual violence

Maharashtra Shocker: 2 held for sexual violence against transgender in Bhiwandi

'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.

Jan 08, 2023, 22:53 PM IST

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

Jan 04, 2023, 10:26 AM IST

Bhavana Menon on facing sexual assault, ‘My dignity has been shredded to a million pieces'

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.

Mar 07, 2022, 07:58 AM IST

If a woman is wearing very few clothes, it will have an impact on the men unless they are robots: Pakistan PM Imran Khan on sexual assault

As Imran Khan advised young men and women to "avoid temptation in society", many called him out for his "misogynistic" comments and for linking the rise in sexual assault cases in the country to how women dress.

Jun 21, 2021, 17:51 PM IST

Indian Community encouraged to make themselves heard and call out disrespect

The Australian Government has launched the $18.8 million third phase of the national campaign to reduce violence against women and their children.

Apr 09, 2021, 12:22 PM IST

Pakistan PM Imran Khan blames vulgarity for rising rape, sexual violence in country

Pakistan Prime Minister has blamed vulgarity for rise in rape and sexual violence instead of the deteriorating law and order situation in the country.

Apr 05, 2021, 16:50 PM IST

India calls for UN sanctions against terrorists involved in sexual violence

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.

Oct 27, 2018, 09:52 AM IST

Memory of sexual violence haunts women for decades: Study

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.

Sep 06, 2018, 11:32 AM IST

Never condoned sexual violence: Jim Sarbh on rape joke with Kangana Ranaut

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.

May 18, 2018, 16:02 PM IST

Sexual violence in neighbourhood harms mental health in women

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.

Jan 15, 2018, 19:10 PM IST

There are predators absolutely everywhere: Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks doesn't feel that it is late to change things and learn how to behave in society.

Dec 01, 2017, 16:35 PM IST

Latin America, Caribbean most violent region for women in the world: UN

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.

Nov 23, 2017, 12:30 PM IST

Fearing DU like violence, Delhi's Ambedkar University postpones event on Kashmir mass rape

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.

Feb 26, 2017, 11:23 AM IST

Need for survivor-centric approach towards sexual assault victims: Supreme Court

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.

Dec 15, 2016, 21:19 PM IST