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  Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for the first time: Know the reason

  World | May 29, 2026 6:44 IST

  The UN has, for the first time, listed the armed and security forces of both Israel and Russia in its annual blacklist on conflict-related sexual violence. Israel and Russia have rejected the allegations, while the UN cited verified patterns of sexual violence in the respective conflict zones.

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  Israeli report accuses Hamas of using sexual violence as 'weapon of war' on October 7

  World | July 09, 2025 7:40 IST

  Testimonies revealed at least 15 instances of sexual assault, including four cases of gang rape. Two male hostages reported being forcibly stripped and physically abused, while others endured threats of forced marriage and various forms of sexualised violence.

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  'Reasonable grounds to believe' Hamas committed rape, gangrape in Israel on October 7: UN team

  World | March 05, 2024 8:26 IST

  A UN team found clear and convincing information" of hostages subjected to various forms of sexual violence, which may still be ongoing. Hamas has repeatedly rejected accusations of sexual violence even as the UN team found circumstantial information of sexual violence in Israel on October 7.

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  Angelina Jolie advocates for law on domestic and sexual violence with powerful speech

  Hollywood | February 10, 2022 12:00 IST

  Angelina Jolie told the US lawmakers the stakes are high when it came to domestic and sexual violence. “This is one of the most important votes you will cast this year in the Senate,” she said. Accompanying her to DC was her daughter Zahara. 

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  Imran Khan does it again! Pak PM links rise in sexual violence with women's clothing

  World | June 21, 2021 17:18 IST

  "If a woman is wearing very few clothes, it will have an impact on the men, unless they are robots. It’s just common sense," Imran Khan said.

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  Teens who feel empowered less likely to commit sexual violence

  Lifestyle | March 19, 2020 12:47 IST

  Researchers have found that teenagers who feel personally empowered are less likely to bully, harass or commit acts of sexual violence.

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  Hong Kong march after student alleges police 'sexual violence'

  World | October 11, 2019 14:54 IST

  It was the first time an alleged victim of sexual misconduct by Hong Kong police officers has revealed their identity since the beginning of the on-going anti-government protest movement, which has so far seen more than 2,300 people arrested.

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  Misogynist rap ‘Aunty Ki Ghanti’ taken down from Youtube, journalist receives rape threats from fans

  Life | September 17, 2017 13:38 IST

  The journalist who urged viewers to report Omprakash Mishra's rap is receiving death and rape threats from his supporters.

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  Early maturing girls are more prone to physical & sexual violence

  Lifestyle | May 18, 2017 14:08 IST

  It also found that early-maturing girls are more likely to be the victim of abuse from a dating partner if their friend group contains more boys

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  Chris Hemsworth, Zac Efron joins celebrities who are painting their nails, here's why (see pics)

  Hollywood | October 23, 2016 12:46 IST

  Some of Hollywood's leading stars like Zac Efron, Chris Hemsworth, and his brother Liam are nailing it with the latest Internet challenge. The challenge is to paint a nail and post a photograph on

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  Shocking! One out of every seven women in Bengaluru’s garment industry faces sexual violence

  India | June 25, 2016 14:37 IST

  One out of every seven women in Bengaluru’s garment industry have been raped or forced into a sexual act at work, says a study.

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  India’s policy response to sexual violence inadequate, claims research

  India | May 21, 2016 17:20 IST

  India’s response to sexual violence in terms of its policy and the measures taken to prevent such acts are inadequate and lend impunity to perpetrators

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  Slave bazaars new trend in west asia

  World | July 29, 2015 11:27 IST

  New Delhi:  Sexual violence is being committed strategically, in a widespread and systematic manner, and with a high-degree of sophistication by most parties to the conflict in Syria and Iraq, the Special Representative of the

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  Irom Sharmila released from custody, resumes fast

  India | January 23, 2015 7:23 IST

  Guwahati: Human rights activist Irom Sharmila Chanua "who has been fasting since 2000 demanding repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958," was released from a hospital turned into a jail Thursday.The development

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  Asaram to wait for consideration of interim bail plea: SC

  India | December 02, 2014 7:44 IST

  New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday said that it would consider spiritual guru Asaram Bapu's plea for interim bail only after it receives report on his ailments from AIIMS and the examination of material witnesses

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  Tough laws alone can't protect women against sexual violence: CJI

  India | November 15, 2014 22:56 IST

  Bengaluru: Tougher laws alone cannot protect women against sexual violence and a holistic and systematic approach ha to be adopted to address the issue, Chief Justice of India H L Dattu today said.He said sexual

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  Young woman immolates herself after 'physical assault'

  India | September 28, 2014 17:35 IST

  Midnapore (WB): A 22-year old woman immolated herself after being allegedly physically assaulted and abused by a group of young men in West Midnapore district today, a senior police officer said.The woman died of burn

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  77 pc of teenage Indian girls endure sexual violence: UN

  World | September 05, 2014 13:15 IST

  United Nations: About 77 per cent of girls aged between 15 and 19 in India have been subjected to sexual violence by their spouses, according to a report by UNICEF which also said more than

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  Japan, US back UN programme to stop sexual violence in Delhi

  India | April 27, 2014 20:55 IST

  New Delhi: Japan and the US today announced their support to the United Nation's ‘Safe City Programme' in Delhi aimed at preventing sexual violence against women in the national capital. The announcement was made during

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  Angelina Jolie urges UNSC to tackle war-zone sexual violence

  Hollywood | June 25, 2013 12:49 IST

  United Nations, June 25: Hollywood actress and UN special envoy Angelina Jolie has urged the UN Security Council to tackle sexual violence in war zones, saying every country is affected by sexual violence and all