After a parliamentary employee accused Krishna Bahadur Mahara of raping her, the governing Communist Party forced him to step down. He denies the accusations.
Tag: Sexual Harassment
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.
Canada Earmarks $690 Million to Settle Claims of Sexual Misconduct in Military
The proposed settlement also commits the country’s military to improve its complaints process and to create a forum for victims to share their experiences with the military’s top brass.
Duterte, ‘Infamous for His Sexist Jokes,’ Signs Law Against Sexual Harassment
President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines, known for making crude remarks about women, including jokes about rape, has signed a law criminalizing catcalling and other forms of sexual harassment.
U.K. Parliament Workers Face ‘Unacceptable’ Abuse, Report Says
Employees described the conditions as deplorable, with one saying that sexual harassment was a “necessary evil” for young, ambitious staff members.