Dublin Acts to Protect Molly Malone Statue
The city said it would provide stewards for its statue of the folk song figure — and repair its bust, which has been damaged by excessive touching.
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Gérard Depardieu Takes the Stand in Trial Over Sexual Assault Allegations
The French actor testified in court for first time against accusations that he groped a co-worker, after years of serious allegations over his behavior.
Violence and sexist harassment against female MPs ‘rife across Asia-Pacific’
Report reveals scale of abuse faced by women in politics from countries such as Australia, India and MicronesiaSexism, harassment and violence against women are rife in parliaments across the Asia-Pacific region, according to a damning report published…
Gérard Depardieu Trial Begins Over Sexual Assault Allegations
The French actor faces charges in a case involving two women working on the set of a movie in which he starred.
‘Raped at age of 10’: sexual abuse and harassment reported at 1,664 UK primary schools
Experiences of harassment, groping, inappropriate touching and rape anonymously reportedWarning: contains content some readers may find distressingChildren and adults have anonymously reported testimonies of sexual abuse and harassment at 1,664 primary…
Former Criminal Bar Association chair disbarred over sexual misconduct
Navjot ‘Jo’ Sidhu KC ‘abused his professional position’ and trust of young woman he was mentoring, panel findsThe former chair of the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) has been disbarred over sexual misconduct towards a young aspiring lawyer.Navjot “Jo” S…
South Africa Will Not Remove Antarctic Team After a Reported Assault
A researcher at a South African base in Antarctica has been accused of physical assault and sexual harassment. South Africa said it had no immediate plans to remove the accused or any colleagues.
Advocates praise recommendations from Australian sexual violence report but say lack of radical change a ‘missed opportunity’
Law reform report says 92% of women choose not to go to police after being sexually assaultedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAdvocates have welcomed recommendations from a…
Why Japanese Oscar Contender ‘Black Box Diaries’ Isn’t Being Shown in Japan
Shiori Ito’s searing indictment of Japan’s justice system in handling sexual assault cases is nominated for best documentary feature at Sunday’s Academy Awards.
South Korean Police Investigate Japanese Woman for Kissing BTS Star Jin
The woman was accused of kissing him without his consent during an event the K-pop idol held in Seoul last year.