Japan to create database of babysitters convicted of sexual assault
The database would list babysitters who have been accused of sexual assault, and update their status if they are found guilty and issued an order to stop working.
Rape is only a symptom of India's many problems
Repeated incidents of gang rape in India reflect widespread gender and caste discrimination. Today, rape is the fourth most common crime against women in India.
On #MeToo movement anniversary, leaders say focus is on inequality
As the #MeToo movement marks the third year since it received global recognition, its founder is working to make sure it reclaims its original intent: to focus on marginalized voices and experiences.
Berlin allows 'comfort women' statue to remain for time being
The Mitte district in the German capital said it hopes to explore a plan for Japan and South Korea to reach a compromise on the display.
Activists protest over Japanese lawmaker's skepticism of sex crime victims
The LDP refused to accept the petition submitted by organizers of the Flower Demo movement in protest over the comments by Mio Sugita.
Courts struggling to define what constitutes defamation in social media
Journalist Shiori Ito files rare libel lawsuit over use of the "like" button on Twitter.
Berlin district rescinds approval for 'comfort women' statue
Local authorities said the district should remain neutral on matters between Japan and South Korea.
LDP's Mio Sugita admits saying 'women lie' about sexual assaults
"I am sorry for offending people by giving the impression only women lie when lying is not restricted to a gender," the Lower House ruling-party representative wrote.
Seagram liquor heiress gets 81 months for role in Nxivm sex cult
Clare Bronfman, an heiress to the Seagram Co. liquor fortune, was sentenced this week to 81 months in prison and $6.5 million in penalties for her role in luring female victims for the Nxivm sex cult founded by Keith Raniere. "She used her incredible wealth ...
Woman dies in New Delhi after gang rape, fueling outrage again in India
Of the tens of thousands of rape cases reported in India annually, only a handful result in prosecutions, National Crime Records Bureau figures show.
Sugita denies saying 'women can tell lies' about sexual violence
After the gathering, the 53-year-old lawmaker denied making the remark, telling reporters, "I didn't say such a thing."
#MeToo journalist Shiori Ito and Naomi Osaka make Time 100 list
Ito “has forever changed life for Japanese women with her brave accusation of sexual violence against her harasser,” the magazine said.
