British soldier arrested on rape charge in African state – BBC
LONDON (Agencies): A British soldier has been accused of raping a woman in Kenya and has been returned to the UK amid an investigation, the BBC reported on Monday. The…
French Court Sentences Former Surgeon to 20 Years for Abusing 299 Children
Paris (Agencies): A French court has sentenced Joël Le Scouarnec, a 74-year-old former surgeon, to 20 years in prison for the rape and sexual assault of 299 children over a…
“When Rape Is Inevitable, Lie Down & Enjoy It” – German General sacked for making ‘rape joke’ in front of British Officer
BERLIN (Agencies): Germany has dismissed a two-star general for reportedly making a rape joke in front of a female British officer. Maj Gen Hartmut Renk was dismissed from his role…
Bangladesh Passes New Women Child Protection Law After Rape and Death of 8-Year-Old
Dhaka (Agencies): Bangladesh has passed a new law aimed at expediting the investigation and trial process in rape cases, following national outrage over the rape and death of an eight-year-old…
US Navy Pauses Sexual-Assault Prevention and Response Training
Washington, D.C. (Agencies): The US Navy has paused sexual assault prevention and response training until further notice as the military scrambles to ensure compliance with recent executive orders, according to…
Indian Dr Rape: Police Volunteer Convicted in Rape and Murder of Trainee Doctor in Kolkata
Kolkata (Agencies): A police volunteer has been found guilty of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata,…
Breaking The Silence: “Supporting The Survivors of Rape and Sexual Assault”
Sexual assault refers to any non-consensual sexual act, including forced contact or touching. Women always have the right to refuse any form of sexual activity. Rape is specifically defined as…
Assault on Army Officer’s Fiancée Sparks Outrage in India
New Delhi (Agencies): In a deeply troubling incident, Ankita Pradhan, the fiancée of an Indian Army officer and daughter of a retired Army officer, has alleged that she was assaulted…
Italy Moves Toward Legalizing Chemical Castration for Sex Offenders
Rome (Agencies): Italy is taking significant steps towards legalizing chemical castration for convicted rapists and pedophiles. The Italian parliament has approved the formation of a committee to draft legislation on…
Doctors Strike Across India to Protest Trainee Medic’s Tragic Death
NEW DELHI (Agencies): Thousands of doctors across India have initiated a strike, demanding enhanced protection for health workers following the tragic rape and murder of a trainee medic in West…