Men in chat rooms have been victimizing women they know by putting their faces on pornographic clips. Some Korean women say the only thing new about it is the technology.
Tag: Hate Crimes
India’s Epidemic of Cow Vigilantism Unnerves Nation’s Muslims
An unexpectedly narrow victory at the polls for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu-first agenda has not cooled simmering sectarian tensions, as some had hoped.
Trying to Capitalize on Anti-Migrant Riots Could Backfire on U.K.’s Far Right
The public’s reaction to the recent rioting has been resoundingly negative, suggesting that using the unrest to push anti-immigrant policies could backfire, at least in the short term.
France’s Campaign Season Was Marred by Racist Attacks and Violent Acts
Gérald Darmanin, France’s interior minister, said that more than 50 people — including candidates, their substitutes or supporters — had been “physically assaulted” during the campaign.
TikTok Star Is Killed in Third Death of Social Media Influencer in Iraq
The shooting of Ghufran Mahdi Sawadi, known online as Um Fahad, comes amid tightening laws and increasingly conservative attitudes in the country.
TikTok Star Is Killed in Third Death of Social Media Influencer in Iraq
The shooting of Ghufran Mahdi Sawadi, known online as Um Fahad, comes amid tightening laws and increasingly conservative attitudes in the country.
Was It Hatred of Women? Australia Asks After Stabbing Rampage.
All but three of the 18 people killed or injured Saturday were women. While the attacker’s motive may never be known, many said the episode spoke to a larger problem.
Vatican Says Gender Change and Surrogacy Are Threats to Human Dignity
The statement is likely to be embraced by conservatives and stir consternation among L.G.B.T.Q. advocates who fear it will be used as a cudgel against transgender people.
Ugandan Court Upholds Draconian Anti-Gay Law
The law, which includes the death penalty as a punishment in some cases, has been strongly condemned, including by the United States.
Rishi Sunak Backs J.K. Rowling in Criticism of New Scottish Hate Crime Law
The legislation expands protections and creates a new charge of “stirring up hatred.” Critics, including J.K. Rowling, said the law was “wide open to abuse.”