sexual assault
Groups force Lesotho clothing factories owner to end gender-based violence
September 3, 2019A landmark alliance of unions and women’s rights groups in the Southern African nation of Lesotho teamed up to pressure a Taiwanese factory owner into signing a pact to end gender-based sexual harassment and violence at...
Read moreMilitarization of police brings rise in sexual violence in Mexico
August 30, 2019Some 2,000 demonstrators, mostly young women, marched through the Zona Rosa area of Mexico City Aug. 16 to protest a recent string of sexual attacks by the police.
Read morePan American Games protest: Imboden and Berry get 12-month probation
August 27, 2019Fencer Race Imboden took a knee, and hammer thrower Gwen Berry raised her fist during the national anthem.
Read moreLabor Secretary Acosta toppled by Epstein sexual predator scandal
July 12, 2019Under attack from across the political spectrum for his prior lenient plea bargain deal with serial sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein, embattled Trump Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta resigned on July 12.
Read moreRape trial starting for ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr.
May 20, 2019Kellen Winslow Jr., a former NFL No. 1 draft pick and son of a Hall of Famer who starred for his hometown San Diego Chargers, goes on trial Monday on multiple charges.
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