Thousands protest in Turkey against domestic violence Thousands of women in Turkey took to the streets on Wednesday to demand that the government does not withdraw from a landmark treaty on preventing domestic violence.

'Alarm' at Poland's plan to leave treaty protecting women The EU and the Council of Europe on Sunday voiced regret and alarm over the Polish right-wing government's move to withdraw from a landmark international treaty combating violence against women.

Dark history of transatlantic slavery traced through DNA study A new DNA study published on Thursday sheds fresh light on the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade, from the legacy of rape that can be seen in today's genetics to how disease likely decimated some groups forced to work in deadly conditions.

French Oscars usher in reforms in response to sexism row

The French equivalent of the Oscars announced changes to ensure gender equality on Thursday, five months after its entire board resigned amid accusations of sexism and calls for far-reaching-reform.

'That ‘70s Show’ actor Masterson charged with multiple rapes

Court upholds death sentences over Điện Biên gang rape and murder The shocking incident happened in January 2019 when the victim was abducted in retaliation over a drugs debt.

Điện Biên People’s Court begins appeal proceedings in rape and murder case Appeal proceedings have begun for a group of men who were sentenced to death for kidnapping, raping and murdering a 22-year-old woman.

Ukraine police unit disbanded after officer rapes witness An entire Ukrainian police unit was disbanded after one of its officers was arrested for allegedly raping and assaulting a 26-year-old female witness, the authorities said on Monday.

FIFA suspends Haiti football chief accused of rape FIFA on Monday suspended the president of Haiti's football federation for 90 days pending an investigation into allegations he sexually abused teenage girls at the national training centre.

Weinstein transferred to New York state prison Fallen film producer Harvey Weinstein, sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault, has been transferred to a jail north of New York City.