Women in West Africa who accuse men of sexual abuse have recently seen some change, but also an intense backlash — including threats and even a police investigation.
Tag: Sexual Harassment
Bangladesh Sentences 16 to Death for Young Woman’s Burning
After Nusrat Jahan Rafi accused a teacher of touching her, she was murdered in a case that shook the country.
‘A Caricature of the Patriarchy’: Argentine Feminists Remake Tango
A group of activists is trying to make tango less dogmatic about traditional gender roles, and more assertive about rooting out sexual harassment and assault.
Parliament Speaker in Nepal Resigns After Rape Accusation
After a parliamentary employee accused Krishna Bahadur Mahara of raping her, the governing Communist Party forced him to step down. He denies the accusations.
Journalist Behind France’s #MeToo Movement Loses Defamation Case
Sandra Muller started #BalanceTonPorc, or #ExposeYourPig, when she accused a former TV executive of making crude comments to her. He admitted the comments but denied harassment.
Should Kissing Be Allowed in Professional Settings?
An unwanted kiss onstage at a charity event in Sydney has ignited a wider conversation about whether kissing of any kind is acceptable in the workplace.
Accusations Against Plácido Domingo Divide the Opera World
Reports of sexual harassment against one of opera’s most revered stars have brought opposing reactions from singers, and continents.
After Claiming Men Are ‘Seduced’ Into Rape, Malaysian Senator Apologizes
“Due to what women wear, we are seduced and end up breaking the country’s laws and face prosecution,” a lawmaker said in proposing a law that would protect male assailants.
Indonesian Woman Jailed for Recording Boss’s Harassment to be Given Amnesty
The nation’s Parliament approved amnesty for Nuril Maknun, whose case threw a rare spotlight on sexual harassment in Indonesia.
Workers in Spain’s Strawberry Fields Speak Out on Abuse
Ten Moroccan women who worked as pickers have filed suits complaining of sexual harassment and assault, rape, human trafficking and labor violations.