Sexual assault
UK sanctions 15 Sudanese military commanders, officials, for sexual violence, civilian attacks
The measures come a year after the fall of al-Fashir, the North Darfur capital that became a focal point of Sudan's war, where civilians were subjected to a prolonged siege.
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse reach $800m. settlement with New York Archdiocese
Letter from Cornell's Jane Doe: University president appeared to 'disbelieve' assault allegations
Two men indicted for rape in separate cases involving minors, woman in Israel
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner formally withdraws from race
The Maine Secretary of State's office confirmed Platner's withdrawal and will have until July 27 to name a replacement.
Graham Platner faces rape accusation, prompting Democrat demands he drop from Maine Senate race
CNN reported that a woman accused him of entering her home without permission and raping her while he was intoxicated. He didn't indicate whether he was considering suspending or ending his campaign.
Pakistani FM's relative arrested on alleged kidnapping, rape, extortion charges
Four Pakistani men, one of which is a relative of Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, raping, and extorting two women after helping them get visas.
'I am proof of Hamas's violence': Ex-hostage Ilana Gritzewsky tells 'Post' of sexual abuse in Gaza
A Hamas terrorist was "hugging me, kissing me, saying that I'm beautiful, that I'm going to marry him," Gritzewsky told the Post • 'I am a woman who survived'
Alleged Epstein victim accused Trump of sexual assault, fears retaliation from Trump administration
She is one of the only alleged Epstein victims to have directly accused Trump, and the handling of her case files has become a rallying point for other alleged Epstein victims, their supporters.
Syria’s missing women: What really happened to Batoul Alloush? - exclusive
Syrian authorities have maintained that the woman voluntarily left her family home and converted of her own free will. Her family, however, contends that she was abducted and is being held by force.
Former hostage condemns UN special rapporteur's silence on Hamas's October 7 sexual violence
"Your report speaks about violence against women. Why is there no mention of Hamas?" Gritzewsky demanded from the Special Rapporteur, Reem Alsalem.
Majority of women abducted in Syria sectarian violence remain missing, report finds
In 2025, the Syrian Feminist Lobby documented 82 abduction cases across the Syrian coast, western Hama countryside, and Homs. Some 10% were girls, while 90% were women aged 15 to 40.
'I have a mission': Guy Gilboa-Dalal recounts sexual violence he experienced in Hamas captivity
In an interview with First Lady Michal Herzog, Gilboa-Dalal said that he feels he has a mission to use his voice to empower victims of sexual assault.
Israeli woman sues New Jersey rabbi for sexual assault, defamation
Avraham Appel, of Jackson, abused his position as a trusted community leader to sexually assault and exploit the woman, an Israeli immigrant who came to him as a single mother, the lawsuit said.