UN envoy says 'reasonable grounds' to believe Hamas committed sexual violence on Oct 7
Hamas has rejected earlier allegations that its fighters committed sexual assault.. The UN envoy focusing on sexual violence in conflict said in a new report... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaSupreme Court to amend term ‘sex worker’ in handbook on gender stereotypes
The Supreme Court of India has decided to replace the term "sex worker" in its handbook on gender stereotypes with more inclusive language. The change comes after a group of anti-trafficking NGOs raised concerns that the term "sex worker" promotes gender stereotypes. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesControl sexual urges, protect your dignity' — Calcutta HC tells young girls while hearing POCSO case
HC asked adolescent boys to 'respect' young girls while quashing an FIR against a youth convicted under POCSO. It also suggested consensual sexual acts among adolescents be decriminalised. Key Points
ThePrintPolice probing sexual harassment plaint at children’s orphanage
Police investigate alleged sexual harassment and corruption at a Saharanpur orphanage after district administration suspends five employees. Charges have been filed against the superintendent, manager, and three staff. The residents had accused the staff of irregularities, corruption, and sexual harassment. A committee has submitted its report, prompting the suspension order. Preliminary investigation found no evidence of sexual harassment, but further probing will be conducted. Key Points
Hindustan TimesI had sex with the 'straight' players on my brother's soccer teams
At 13, George Tzintzis started hooking up with several of his brother's teammates. But they all kept him a secret, so he started to feel invisible. Key Points
InsiderI got married at 19 and was widowed at 42. It took me 4 years to rediscover sexual pleasure after my husband died.
After the author's husband died, friends told her to start dating. She couldn't because she was experiencing sexual bereavement. Key Points
InsiderExpress View: Government has a lot to answer for its inaction on harassment complaints against WFI president
The ministry claims the seriousness of the allegations means it requires more time to “examine” the probe committee’s report before initiating action. But there is a history of public authorities dragging their feet on complaints of sexual harassment. Key Points
The Indian ExpressLet’s talk about female sexual dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction affects nearly half of women worldwide and is not gender specific. In India, the problem gets worse as very few come forward to talk about it. Key Points
FinancialexpressFacing sexual abuse allegations, man permitted to virtually meet daughters
A man accused of sexually abusing his minor daughters has been allowed by a Mumbai court to virtually meet the girls, who reside in the US with his estranged wife. The court has instructed counsellors to be present at both ends during videoconferencing and asked the man to adopt a slow and patient approach. The court also noted that there is no concrete evidence confirming sexual abuse and that the allegations surfaced only after the wife went back to the US and hired a lawyer to fight her case. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesTiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend Erica Herman drops sexual harassment charges, lawsuit
Erica Herman has dismissed two lawsuits, one against Tiger Woods and another against the trust overseeing Woods' residence, wherein she claimed wrongful eviction seeking $30 million in damages. Additionally, she filed a suit against Woods concerning a disputed non-disclosure agreement between them. Key Points
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'Not safe' for women: Australian senator claims sexual assault in parliament
In a tearful Senate address, a woman Australian MP said she had been subjected to “sexual comments”, cornered in a stairwell, “inappropriately touched” and “propositioned” by “powerful men”. She has named Conservative Party senator David Van as her abuser. Key Points
The HinduWHO dismisses lead COVID-19 origins investigator for sexual misconduct
The U.N. agency said Peter Ben Embarek, a Danish scientist who previously headed up its ‘One Health’ initiative on diseases jumping from animals to humans, was removed from his post last year. Key Points
The Hindu‘Nudity shouldn’t be tied to sex’: HC quashes POCSO case against mom who let kids paint her naked torso
Case deals with viral video made by Kerala activist. Judge Kauser Edappagath said she meant to educate her children to treat nude bodies as more than ‘just sexual objects only’. Key Points
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