Asia Pacific Mar 18, 2022
In Indonesia, hopes rising for long-awaited sexual violence bill
by Stanley Widianto
Lawmakers have been talking about the bill since 2016, with its progress stalled by several political parties.
World / Social Issues Jan 5, 2022
Few shelters for battered women have stayed open in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in August.
World / Crime & Legal Dec 30, 2021
Ghislaine Maxwell convicted for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teens
by Luc Cohen
The British socialite faces up to 65 years in prison at her yet-to-be-scheduled sentencing proceeding.
National / Crime & Legal Sep 17, 2021
Panel proposes safeguarding personal information of sex crime victims in Japan
According to the amendment outline, abridged copies of documents of indictment with no information about the names or home addresses of sex crime victims would be sent to the accused.
National / Crime & Legal Sep 10, 2021
The possible changes could include a broader definition of what constitutes rape and making it a crime to take videos of rape.
World / Crime & Legal Aug 19, 2021
Two sexual assault survivors spur Airbnb arbitration turnaround
For one woman, Airbnb's decision to stop forcing guests into confidential arbitration for sexual assault claims was disturbing. For another, it means she may get her day in court.
Asia Pacific Aug 11, 2021
Alibaba worker’s desperate plea for help sparks #MeToo reckoning
by Coco Liu and Zheping Huang
The episode has triggered what many say is a long overdue examination of the ways Chinese women are too often treated at work.
Business Aug 11, 2021
China anti-graft watchdog calls for curbs on business drinking
China should reduce business drinking and replace it with "correct values,” the Chinese Communist Party’s anti-corruption watchdog said in a commentary on a sexual assault case involving employees with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Some "under the table rules” such as forced drinking for business purposes ...
Business Aug 9, 2021
Alibaba fires manager after sexual assault case rocks industry
by Coco Liu and Yueqi Yang
The allegations, first reported by an employee on Aug. 2, have unearthed systemic challenges with the company’s mechanisms.
National / Crime & Legal Jul 18, 2021
Uzbek man arrested over alleged rape at Tokyo Olympic Stadium
Media reports said both were part-time workers related to the Games and that the man has denied the allegations.
Books Jul 9, 2021
'Black Box' shines a light on shadowy realities of sexual assault in Japan
by Kris Kosaka
Shiori Ito’s memoir highlights shortcomings of justice for survivors in Japan.
Commentary / World Jun 29, 2021
A global model to tackle violence against women
by Antonio Guterres
In twelve countries tracked by the U.N., the number of cases of violence against women and girls increased 83% from 2019 to 2020, and cases reported to the police grew by 64%.