France
'When Gisèle Pelicot Speaks, People Listen'
Nearly a year on from the historic landmark verdict in the Pelicot drugging and rape trial, some things really have changed.
Violence against women and girls
Sexual violence
A Colonial-Era Law Makes Marital Rape Legal in India. The Government Refuses to Change It.
In India, arranged marriage is a common practice. Some marriages work out, of course, while in others, a family’s honor is protected, whatever the cost.
Finance
‘Eff You’ Money Is On the Up, and You Need to Know About It
Women are taking secret control over their finances—just in case.
Violence against women and girls
'Deeply loving, wise, and funny'—Remembering Virginia Giuffre
Virginia Giuffre, one of the most prominent victims of the financier Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring, died at the age of 41.
Violence against women and girls
Bright Light. Big Smile. Her Name Was Debrina Kawam.
The story of the woman set alight on the New York subway is a reminder that everyone, even when they’re anonymous, is a somebody.
Sexual violence
As the Trial of ‘Mr. Every Man’ Draws to a Close, France Debates ‘Intent’ vs. ‘Consent’
The Pelicot trial pits the notion of intent against the concept of consent. The outcome could alter how these kinds of cases are handled in the future.
Sexual violence
An Epidemic of Violence
A single week of headlines shows sexual violence and domestic abuse deeply rooted in every corner of the globe. It’s appalling.