Abused women
In a contentious 13-hour session, the Latvian Parliament voted to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention, a Council of Europe treaty aimed at combating violence against women. The motion, which was opposed by Prime Minister Evika Silina and her governing coalition, passed with 56 lawmakers voting to withdraw and 32 voting
Police officers
The CURE Foundation has spoken out against the shocking reports of underage girls being sexually trafficked by high-ranking police officers in the Tuzla Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina. These girls, residents of a home for children without parental care, have been exploited and abused, highlighting the depth of corruption and the
Abused women
The French Senate's adoption of a consent-based definition of rape in the penal code is a significant victory for victims of sexual violence and activists who have campaigned tirelessly for years. This change is expected to have a broad educational impact, establishing a culture of consent in society
Human rights
A new United Nations Human Rights Council report has exposed the systemic and severe barriers Afghan women face in accessing justice, citing exclusion from courts, closed shelters, and rising gender-based violence across the country. The report, compiled by Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett, highlights the devastating consequences of government policies on
Human rights
The city of Al-Fasher in Darfur has become a focal point of global attention following a serious escalation in the Sudanese crisis, with reports of widespread attacks, drone strikes, and the systematic killing of civilians. The Sudanese Ambassador to Iran, Abdulaziz Hassan Saleh, has called for effective action by the
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A police investigation is underway after a domestic sexual offence was reported at the Atlantic Tower Hotel in Liverpool city centre. Merseyside Police were called to the scene at 7:15am on October 30, and arrested a 39-year-old man from Tranmere on suspicion of a sexual offence. The victim is
Abused women
The French Senate approved a bill defining rape and sexual assault as any non-consensual act, joining other European countries in making consent a central principle of rape law. The bill, which passed with 327 votes and 15 abstentions, updates France's criminal code to state that consent must be
Human rights
The United Nations Human Rights Office has released a statement expressing grave concern over reports of summary executions, civilian deaths, and other serious violations committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. The RSF, led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, has taken control of large parts of the besieged
Human rights
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's proposed legislation to ban female genital mutilation, child marriage, and other traditional practices has ignited a fierce debate on Capitol Hill, pitting cultural preservationists against human rights advocates. The President argues that the bill is necessary to protect the dignity, rights, and health of
Police officers
Nottinghamshire Police has launched Operation Luminary, a policing initiative aimed at keeping the city centre safe during the festive season. The operation will involve officers and staff engaging with the public and businesses on Friday evenings to reduce harm and prevent offending. This is in addition to regular patrols conducted
Abused women
A new study conducted by a University of Cambridge criminologist, Mags Lesiak, has exposed the tactics used by male abusers to engineer a "trauma bond" with their victims. According to the study, published in the journal Violence Against Women, abusers use a mix of intense affection and emotional
Abused women
Women who use the UK's train network will be all too familiar with the anxiety and fear that grips them as they travel alone, especially at night or on busy routes. A recent freedom of information request from the BBC found a 37 per cent increase in reports
