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"Sexual Violence Used As A Tool Of War, Terrorism, Torture": India At UN
India on Thursday strongly condemned conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), describing it as a tool used for war, terrorism, torture, and political repression to subjugate communities, suppress dissent, and inflict human suffering.
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Who Is Madhur Virli, IIT Graduate-Turned-Comic Under Fire Over Rape 'Joke' Amid 'Rs 370 Biryani' Row
Amid Pranit More's viral crowd work clips, Madhur Virli is also facing backlash for a 2024 video in which he made insensitive remarks about rape and mocked victims and survivors of the heinous crime
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Israel, Russia Added To UN Blacklist On Sexual Violence In Conflicts
Israel and Russia are now included in the "list of parties credibly suspected of committing or being responsible for patterns of rape or other forms of sexual violence" in armed conflict on the agenda of the Security Council.
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Over 1 Billion Women Faced Childhood Sexual Violence In 2023: Report
Over a billion women worldwide aged 15 and above had experienced sexual violence during childhood, while around 608 million were exposed to intimate partner violence in 2023, according to estimates published in The Lancet journal.
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Over 30% Girls, 13% Boys In India Sexually Violated Before Age 18: Report
Over 30 per cent of girls and 13 per cent of boys in India experienced sexual violence before turning 18 years old in 2023, according to an analysis published in The Lancet journal.
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Brother Of Late Mohamed Al-Fayed, Harrods Owner, Accused Of Sexual Violence: Report
Three women formerly employed by Harrods have accused the brother of its late boss Mohamed Al-Fayed of sexual violence.
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One In Eight Girls Suffers Sexual Assault Before Turning 18, Says UNICEF
International Day Of Girl Child 2024: The report highlights that when "non-contact" forms of abuse - such as online harassment or verbal assault - are factored in, the number rises to 650 million, or 1 in 5.
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Sexual Violence Cases Can't Be Cancelled Based On Payments: Delhi High Court
Criminal cases involving allegations of sexual violence cannot be quashed on the basis of monetary payments as doing so would imply that "justice is for sale", the Delhi High Court has observed.
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UN Seeks Access To Probe Sexual Violence Allegations In War With Hamas
The UN rights chief voiced deep concern on Wednesday over allegations of sexual violence by Hamas operatives during their October 7 attack, calling on Israel to allow his team in to investigate. "These are very, very serious allegations," he said.
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Biden Condemns "Sexual Violence Of Hamas" During October 7 Attack
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday condemned what he said was sexual violence by Hamas during the October 7 attacks on Israel, which the Palestinian militants deny.
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US, Europe Urge Russia To End Sexual Violence In Ukraine War
The United States and Europe urged Russia on Monday to stop alleged sexual violence by its army and proxies in Ukraine, allegations that Moscow denounced as "lies".
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Author Taslima Nasreen's Dig At Imran Khan's Sexist Remark: "If A Man..."
Ms. Nasreen's tweet was seen as a response to Mr. Khan's take on women's clothing and if it can provoke sexual violence
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"If You Raise Temptation...": Imran Khan's Sexist Comment Draws Backlash
Barely two months after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's comments on sexual violence drew severe backlash, he again invited trouble by suggesting that avoiding "temptation in society" is the way to prevent sexual violence against women.
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Teens Who Feel Empowered Are Less Likely To Commit Sexual Violence: Study
Dear parents, researchers have found that teenagers who feel personally empowered are less likely to bully, harass or commit acts of sexual violence.
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India Urges UN Sanctions On Terror Groups Involved In Sexual Violence
India has called for the UN Security Council sanctions regime to "proactively" list terrorists and terror groups involved in sexual violence in armed conflicts, underscoring that prosecution of criminals engaged in trans-boundary crimes is critical to deliver justice to victims.
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"Sexual Violence Used As A Tool Of War, Terrorism, Torture": India At UN
India on Thursday strongly condemned conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), describing it as a tool used for war, terrorism, torture, and political repression to subjugate communities, suppress dissent, and inflict human suffering.
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Who Is Madhur Virli, IIT Graduate-Turned-Comic Under Fire Over Rape 'Joke' Amid 'Rs 370 Biryani' Row
Amid Pranit More's viral crowd work clips, Madhur Virli is also facing backlash for a 2024 video in which he made insensitive remarks about rape and mocked victims and survivors of the heinous crime
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Israel, Russia Added To UN Blacklist On Sexual Violence In Conflicts
Israel and Russia are now included in the "list of parties credibly suspected of committing or being responsible for patterns of rape or other forms of sexual violence" in armed conflict on the agenda of the Security Council.
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Over 1 Billion Women Faced Childhood Sexual Violence In 2023: Report
Over a billion women worldwide aged 15 and above had experienced sexual violence during childhood, while around 608 million were exposed to intimate partner violence in 2023, according to estimates published in The Lancet journal.
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Over 30% Girls, 13% Boys In India Sexually Violated Before Age 18: Report
Over 30 per cent of girls and 13 per cent of boys in India experienced sexual violence before turning 18 years old in 2023, according to an analysis published in The Lancet journal.
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Brother Of Late Mohamed Al-Fayed, Harrods Owner, Accused Of Sexual Violence: Report
Three women formerly employed by Harrods have accused the brother of its late boss Mohamed Al-Fayed of sexual violence.
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One In Eight Girls Suffers Sexual Assault Before Turning 18, Says UNICEF
International Day Of Girl Child 2024: The report highlights that when "non-contact" forms of abuse - such as online harassment or verbal assault - are factored in, the number rises to 650 million, or 1 in 5.
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Sexual Violence Cases Can't Be Cancelled Based On Payments: Delhi High Court
Criminal cases involving allegations of sexual violence cannot be quashed on the basis of monetary payments as doing so would imply that "justice is for sale", the Delhi High Court has observed.
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UN Seeks Access To Probe Sexual Violence Allegations In War With Hamas
The UN rights chief voiced deep concern on Wednesday over allegations of sexual violence by Hamas operatives during their October 7 attack, calling on Israel to allow his team in to investigate. "These are very, very serious allegations," he said.
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Biden Condemns "Sexual Violence Of Hamas" During October 7 Attack
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday condemned what he said was sexual violence by Hamas during the October 7 attacks on Israel, which the Palestinian militants deny.
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US, Europe Urge Russia To End Sexual Violence In Ukraine War
The United States and Europe urged Russia on Monday to stop alleged sexual violence by its army and proxies in Ukraine, allegations that Moscow denounced as "lies".
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Author Taslima Nasreen's Dig At Imran Khan's Sexist Remark: "If A Man..."
Ms. Nasreen's tweet was seen as a response to Mr. Khan's take on women's clothing and if it can provoke sexual violence
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"If You Raise Temptation...": Imran Khan's Sexist Comment Draws Backlash
Barely two months after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's comments on sexual violence drew severe backlash, he again invited trouble by suggesting that avoiding "temptation in society" is the way to prevent sexual violence against women.
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Teens Who Feel Empowered Are Less Likely To Commit Sexual Violence: Study
Dear parents, researchers have found that teenagers who feel personally empowered are less likely to bully, harass or commit acts of sexual violence.
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India Urges UN Sanctions On Terror Groups Involved In Sexual Violence
India has called for the UN Security Council sanctions regime to "proactively" list terrorists and terror groups involved in sexual violence in armed conflicts, underscoring that prosecution of criminals engaged in trans-boundary crimes is critical to deliver justice to victims.
