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sexual-abuse

Academia 2 years ago

Indonesian universities are still slow in implementing anti-sexual violence measures

The global fight against sexual violence in the higher education sector has seen important progress in the last decade.

Society 2 years ago

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More gender-based violence reported amid more progressive regulations

More sexual violence against women cases were reported last year following the passing of stronger regulations, a study by Komnas Perempuan has found.

Americas 2 years ago

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years in LA rape case

Harvey Weinstein was sentenced Thursday to 16 more years in prison for the rape of a woman in a Beverly Hills hotel room, increasing the likelihood that the disgraced Hollywood mogul will spend the remainder of his life behind bars.

Society 3 years ago

Supreme Court upholds death sentence for West Java teacher who raped 13 students

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal and upheld the death sentence handed down to an Islamic boarding school teacher who had raped 13 of his students.

People 3 years ago

Amber Heard agrees to pay Johnny Depp $1m in defamation case

In a post on Instagram, Heard said she was dropping an appeal against the $10 million payout she had been ordered to make by a jury because she "simply cannot go through" another trial.

Entertainment 3 years ago

Weinstein jury mulls verdict in Hollywood rapes case

Jurors in Los Angeles began deciding the fate of Harvey Weinstein on Friday, weighing rape and sex abuse charges that could see the former Hollywood titan jailed for the rest of his life.

Academia 3 years ago

Universities find they can't silence victims of sexual assault

In the face of silence from their universities, students have taken to social media to demand better action against sexual harassment and assault.

Archipelago 3 years ago

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Son of prominent cleric in Jombang cleared of rape but convicted of lesser charge

The son of a respected cleric in Jombang, East Java, has been convicted of sexually abusing a female student at the Islamic boarding school where he works -- but acquitted of rape.

Entertainment 3 years ago

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Weinstein used Hollywood power to rape, court hears

Harvey Weinstein used his power and influence in Hollywood to rape women, leaving them terrified for their careers if they stood up to him, a court in Los Angeles heard on Monday.

Europe 3 years ago

Vatican disciplined Nobel-winning Belo over alleged abuse of minors

The Vatican acknowledgement came in response to reporters' questions following an article this week in Dutch magazine De Groene Amsterdammer.