The court convicted Ahmed Bassam Zaki, a former student at American University in Cairo, of blackmailing and sexually harassing two women, in a case that has fueled the country’s #MeToo movement.
Tag: #MeToo Movement
Aydin Aghdashloo, Under #MeToo Cloud, Faces Art World Repercussions
In Iran, an exhibit of Aydin Aghdashloo’s work was canceled and a prominent auction is considering dropping him. In Canada, a petition calls for an art festival to cut ties with him.
In Iran, Aydin Aghdashloo Is Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 13 Women
The #MeToo movement has hit a nerve among Iran’s women. Now accusations against a politically connected celebrity artist are testing the movement in a sexually conservative society dominated by men.
Copenhagen Mayor Resigns Amid #MeToo Wave in Denmark
Frank Jensen admitted to harassing numerous women over decades. His case is part of a gathering confrontation in the country over sexual misconduct.
For Indian Women Working as Cooks and Nannies, No #MeToo Moment
A new study by Human Rights Watch found that poor Indian women who work in the informal jobs sector are routinely subjected to sexual harassment and abuse despite a groundbreaking law.
Former Models Accuse Elite Agent Gerald Marie of Rape and Sexual Assault
Prosecutors in Paris are reviewing a complaint containing claims against Gérald Marie, former European chief of Elite Model Management, dating back decades.
How Should Feminism Target Sexual Abuse? A Battle in Patriarchal France
A high-profile sexual abuse case has pitted competing strains of feminism against each other in a country where the #MeToo movement was slow to take hold.
Christophe Girard, Former Deputy Mayor of Paris, Accused of Sexual Abuse
Allegations come atop a political downfall for Christophe Girard, who resigned after criticism of his ties to a pedophile writer.
Seoul Will Investigate #MeToo Accusations Against Dead Mayor
A fact-finding team will have no power to subpoena or indict anyone, but women’s rights activists and the mayor’s accuser have called for an investigation anyway.
Seoul Mayor’s Secretary Speaks Out About Alleged Abuse
Her lawyer, who issued a statement on the day of Mayor Park Won-soon’s funeral, is calling for an investigation into accusations of sexual harassment.