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Vanangaan review: Director Bala's film on sexual violence has contrasting ideologies

In the 25 years of his career, director Bala has created quite a niche for himself. With 10 films to his credit, director Bala is back with Vanangaan, after the disastrous Varmaa, which is a remake of the Telugu superhit film, Arjun Reddy. On the surface, director Bala's Vanangaan might appear to be a film where the hero is portrayed …

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1 week, 2 days ago

‘Reclaim the Night’ protest reminds us gender justice is still far cry

The Hindu

Nights have been made cautionary for women, as the clock ticks into the night, women were made to feel unsafe in their own city, own neighbourhood, in their own workplace. ‘If a man is free enough to spend the night outside his home, why not a woman?’ Mamoni Panja, a university student from Kolkata’s Ultadanga, pointed out how the “Reclaim …

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1 week, 3 days ago

How ‘Trophy’ Videos Link Paramilitary Commanders to War Crimes in Sudan

New York Times

“The people are running away from the bombing. commanders, Salih Al Futi, Al Taj Al Tijani and a field commander with the nom de guerre John Garang, when their fighters carried out another execution. commanders directing attacks during a deadly monthlong assault in North Darfur: Al Nour Al Guba and Geddo Hamdan Abu Shouk, both high-ranking commanders, and Ali Rizkallah …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Hospitals are bound to give free treatment to survivors of sexual violence, acid attacks: HC

Hindustan Times

The Delhi high court has directed all government and private hospitals, along with nursing homes, provide free medical treatment to survivors of cases that involve sexual violence and acid attacks. “However, despite the provisions under BNSS or CrPC, as also the guidelines formulated by the MoHFW, the court has been informed that survivors of sexual violence and acid attacks face …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Texas buys billboards in Central America warning migrants of danger of rape and abuse on journey to US

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “How much did you pay to have your daughter raped?” …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Rape, Acid Attack And POCSO Case Survivors Must Be Provided Free Medical Treatment By All Hospitals: Delhi High Court

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has recently ruled that victims of rape, acid attack and sexual attacks as well as POCSO cases survivors are to be provided free medical treatment in all government and private hospitals and nursing homes. A division bench comprising of Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Amit Sharma passed a slew of directions, noting that survivors of …

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Gisele Pelicot's children condemn 'too low' jail sentences handed down to her rapists - including one who was given just five years behind bars

Daily Mail

Gisele Pelicot's children have hit out at the 'low' sentences for some of the men who raped their mother, with one of the perpetrators set to be free in just five years. Bruschi launched a bizarre rant as he was confronted by protesters, saying he had a message from his client and swearing at them One of the defendant arrives …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Gisele Pelicot praised following mass convictions

ABC

Rachel Mealey: Hello and welcome to The World Today. New South Wales police threaten to cancel Sydney's New Year's Eve display over an industrial dispute with transport workers. The New South Wales Police Commissioner says she's considering putting pressure on the Government to cancel the New Year's Eve celebrations because of fears over public safety. Transport for New South Wales …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Fury of the rape trial feminists: Gisele Pelicot sex attacker has to be protected by police as he faces angry crowd while defence lawyer yells 'up yours' at 'hysterical knitters' after Monster of Avig

Daily Mail

Convicted sex attackers were met by angry crowds as they left the court in Avignon today - with protesters who have been supporting Gisele Pelicot through her rape trial ordeal declaring 'shame on you!' Police had to protect the man hiding behind a face mask and hood from angry protesters jeering at him Gisele Pelicot leaves the courthouse after hearing …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

’We share the same fight’ Gisèle Pelicot’s call for justice for all victims of sexual abuse

Live Mint

Gisèle Pelicot spoke of her “very difficult ordeal” after 51 men were all found guilty Thursday in the drugging-and-rape trial that turned her into a feminist hero, expressing support for other victims of sexual violence whose cases don't get such attention and “whose stories remain untold.” “I want you to know that we share the same fight,” she said in …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Moment Monster of Avignon's accomplices are jeered by crowds outside French court screaming 'rapists, we can see you' - after villagers handed them all oranges in traditional act of shaming

Daily Mail

This is the moment accomplices of the Monster of Avignon are jeered by crowds by crowds outside a French court. Dominique Pelicot, 72, who has come to be known as the Monster of Avignon, drugged, raped and organised the repeated rape and sexual abuse of his now-ex-wife Gisele Pelicot by dozens of other men. One accomplice was seen hanging his …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

No regrets for public trial: French woman after husband jailed over her mass rape

India Today

Gisèle Pelicot spoke of her "very difficult ordeal" after 51 men were all found guilty Thursday in the drugging-and-rape trial that turned her into a feminist hero, expressing support for other victims of sexual violence whose cases don't get such attention and "whose stories remain untold." "I want you to know that we share the same fight," she said in …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ex-husband and 50 men he recruited online found guilty of drugged wife’s rape in France

LA Times

Gisèle Pelicot speaks to the press as she leaves the courtroom, in the Avignon courthouse, southern France, Thursday. Gisèle Pelicot spoke of her “very difficult ordeal” after 51 men were all found guilty Thursday in the drugging-and-rape trial that turned her into a feminist hero, expressing support for other victims of sexual violence whose cases don’t get such attention and …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

France’s landmark mass rape trial is over. But the Pelicot case demonstrates that systemic violence against women runs deep

CNN

CNN — It’s the landmark trial that has upended French society and prompted some deep soul searching about sexual violence and consent: the Pelicot mass rape case. It was that service, courage and defiance that transformed her into a feminist hero, one who is determined to make “shame change sides.” “Quite often internationally, France can have a sort of reputation …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

France’s landmark mass rape trial is over. But the Pelicot case demonstrates that systemic violence against women runs deep

CNN

CNN — It’s the landmark trial that has upended French society and prompted some deep soul searching about sexual violence and consent: the Pelicot mass rape case. It was that service, courage and defiance that transformed her into a feminist hero, one who is determined to make “shame change sides.” “Quite often internationally, France can have a sort of reputation …

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Where are all the men horrified by Gisele Pelicot’s rape trial?

The Independent

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gisèle Pelicot’s story is traumatic, extreme, and yet another example of men …

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Verdicts due in historic rape trial that turned Gisèle Pelicot into a feminist hero

The Independent

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Verdicts Due In Historic French Rape Trial That Turned Gisèle Pelicot Into Feminist Hero

Huff Post

Gisèle Pelicot, who prosecutors say was drugged by her then-husband so that men could rape her as she lay unconscious, leaves the courthouse in Avignon, southern France, on Oct. 16, 2024. AP Photo/Lewis Joly, File AVIGNON, France — French judges plan to deliver hugely anticipated verdicts this week in a historic drugging-and-rape trial that has turned the victim, Gisèle Pelicot, …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Verdicts are due in the historic French rape trial that turned Gisèle Pelicot into a feminist hero

Associated Press

AVIGNON, France — French judges plan to deliver hugely anticipated verdicts on Thursday in a historic drugging-and-rape trial that has turned the victim, Gisèle Pelicot, into a feminist hero. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print At protests during the trial, demonstrators held up pop-art images of Gisèle Pelicot with her bob haircut and …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

HRW accuses Sudan paramilitaries of widespread sexual violence

New Indian Express

NAIROBI: Human Rights Watch on Monday accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and allied militias, at war with the army, of committing widespread sexual violence in southern Sudan. It is the latest such report by international monitors alleging sexual violence during Sudan's 20-month war which has led to what the United States called the world's worst humanitarian crisis. In its …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

At least 38 killed in drone attack on Sudan’s el-Fasher: Activists

Al Jazeera

RSF ramps up attacks on North Darfur, as rights group accuses the paramilitaries of sexual violence in South Kordofan. Sudanese paramilitaries have attacked the city of el-Fasher killing at least 38 people, according to local activists, while international rights groups accuse the fighters of widespread sexual violence. ‘Epidemic of sexual violence’ On Monday, rights group Human Rights Watch highlighted widespread …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Crime: I was attacked. It made the news. Then came the Law and Order episode.

Slate

Until 2010, I had never watched a full episode of Law & Order. As the episode progressed, I watched Sarah walk through a messy crime scene and wonder aloud why her apartment had been trashed by CSI, like I had; put on a performative face to fulfill her commitments, like I had; kiss her older boyfriend who was a musician …

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1 month ago

LGBTQIA+ people twice as likely to face sexual violence; 10% faced violence last year

NL Times

People in the LGBTQIA+ community are more likely to fall victim to crime than the average Dutch person. Last year, 10 percent of lesbian, gay, bi-plus, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual people were victims of violence, compared to 6 percent of the rest of the Dutch population. Last year, 25 percent of LGBTQIA+ people were victims of traditional crimes - …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Fragile ceasefire holds in Middle East

ABC

Sally Sara: Hello and welcome to The World Today. Hearing the Government's response to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide gives her hope that other families won't experience the same thing. Stephanie Smail: Both sides of politics in the US have criticised the pardon, despite President Biden's claims his son was being unfairly targeted. Stephanie Smail: Professor Roosevelt's …

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Vanangaan review: Director Bala's film on sexual violence has contrasting ideologies

‘Reclaim the Night’ protest reminds us gender justice is still far cry

How ‘Trophy’ Videos Link Paramilitary Commanders to War Crimes in Sudan

Hospitals are bound to give free treatment to survivors of sexual violence, acid attacks: HC

Texas buys billboards in Central America warning migrants of danger of rape and abuse on journey to US

Rape, Acid Attack And POCSO Case Survivors Must Be Provided Free Medical Treatment By All Hospitals: Delhi High Court

Gisele Pelicot's children condemn 'too low' jail sentences handed down to her rapists - including one who was given just five years behind bars

Gisele Pelicot praised following mass convictions

Fury of the rape trial feminists: Gisele Pelicot sex attacker has to be protected by police as he faces angry crowd while defence lawyer yells 'up yours' at 'hysterical knitters' after Monster of Avig

’We share the same fight’ Gisèle Pelicot’s call for justice for all victims of sexual abuse

Moment Monster of Avignon's accomplices are jeered by crowds outside French court screaming 'rapists, we can see you' - after villagers handed them all oranges in traditional act of shaming

No regrets for public trial: French woman after husband jailed over her mass rape

Ex-husband and 50 men he recruited online found guilty of drugged wife’s rape in France

France’s landmark mass rape trial is over. But the Pelicot case demonstrates that systemic violence against women runs deep

France’s landmark mass rape trial is over. But the Pelicot case demonstrates that systemic violence against women runs deep

Where are all the men horrified by Gisele Pelicot’s rape trial?

Verdicts due in historic rape trial that turned Gisèle Pelicot into a feminist hero

Verdicts Due In Historic French Rape Trial That Turned Gisèle Pelicot Into Feminist Hero

Verdicts are due in the historic French rape trial that turned Gisèle Pelicot into a feminist hero

HRW accuses Sudan paramilitaries of widespread sexual violence

At least 38 killed in drone attack on Sudan’s el-Fasher: Activists

Crime: I was attacked. It made the news. Then came the Law and Order episode.

LGBTQIA+ people twice as likely to face sexual violence; 10% faced violence last year

Fragile ceasefire holds in Middle East