New York's Andrew Cuomo faces day of reckoning over sexual harassment claims
Not one ally publicly came to the defense of the embattled governor after a report corroborated 11 claims of harassment.
A global model to tackle violence against women
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%.
The Malaysian schoolgirl using TikTok to challenge school abuse
When the 17-year-old called out an incident in a viral clip, thousands of fellow students responded by sharing their harrowing experiences of verbal and physical harassment.
Japan porn site operator arrested after posting female athletes' images on website
Widespread sharing of photos and videos taken of female athletes, often without their knowledge and in a sexualized context, has been garnering attention as a social problem.
Australia’s sexism protests create momentum for corporate change
"Women have found their voice,” Jen Dalitz, CEO of Women in Banking and Finance, said in an interview Friday. "I think that’s really going to translate into the workplace.”
Teacher-student communication scrutinized in wake of sexual misconduct
In fiscal 2019, 273 teachers at public schools received disciplinary action or a reprimand for sexual misconduct, the second-highest figure on record.
Australia says politicians no longer exempt from sexual harassment rules at work
MPs, judges and public servants are currently exempt from anti-harassment rules that apply to other Australian workplaces, though they can still face criminal prosecution for sexual assault.
80% of workers in Japan's creative industries have been harassed within last decade
Some sexual harassment victims complained of unreasonable requests for nudity, while others said they were pressured to give sexual favors in exchange for jobs.
Sickening images shock Australian Parliament in latest hit to prime minister
Allegations have been aired claiming that a group of male government staffers had shared images and videos of lewd acts over two years.
The Scottish drama Shakespeare couldn’t make up
Sturgeon has been weakened, no doubt, but in Westminster only one question matters: how best to keep the union intact.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo rejects more calls for his resignation
The governor has insisted he will not resign while allegations of his sexual misconduct are investigated, pushing back against a chorus of fellow Democrats urging him to step down.
Australia Parliament rape scandal prompts apology from prime minister
A former Australian government staffer has said she was raped in a minister's office in Parliament and failed by her bosses after coming forward, prompting an apology from the prime minister Tuesday. Brittany Higgins alleged she was sexually assaulted by a male colleague in now-Defence ...
