Violence against women and girls

'Every 10 Minutes'—Research Shows Harrowing Rates of Femicide Around the World

Last year, 137 women and girls were killed by an intimate partner or family member every day, according to new UN data

France (Finally) Changes the Legal Definition of Rape to Include Consent

The definition defines consent as free and informed, specific, prior, and revocable. 'It cannot be inferred solely from the victim’s silence or lack of response.'

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AI

‘Don’t Pretend You Don’t Love It’—The Dark, Misogynistic Underside of AI

From biased chatbots to sexist and aggressive avatars, AI already comprises a whole set of tools capable of harassing and harming women.

Giselle Pelicot, a small woman in a pink jacket and pastel striped pants, walks through Nimes. She is surrounded by men, all wearing jeans and black jackets.

Gisèle Pelicot

'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.

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Violence against women and girls

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.

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Violence against women and girls

‘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.

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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.

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Violence against women and girls

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.

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Violence against women and girls

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.