Tag #Gender Violence

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Female Genital Mutilation Remains Widespread Among Pakistan's Dawoodi Bohra Community

In Pakistan, 75–85% of Dawoodi Bohra women experience female genital mutilation (FGM), a clandestine practice inflicting lasting physical and psychological trauma, despite lacking legal prohibition and facing resistance from community leaders.

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French Woman's Video Evidence Exposes Systemic Rape

Gisele Pelicot used video evidence to expose her husband and 70 other men who repeatedly raped her over nine years in France, resulting in a public trial that has empowered other victims and highlighted the prevalence of such crimes.

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44% Bias Score

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Lenient Sentences in Pelicot Gang Rape Case Spark Outrage, Expose Systemic Issues

The Pelicot trial in Avignon resulted in 428 years of sentences for 51 men who gang-raped Gisèle Pelicot, significantly less than the 652 years requested by the prosecution; this sparked outrage, highlighting systemic issues in the French justice system and the global spread of online networks facil...

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64% Bias Score

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Avignon Court Convicts 51 in Major Sexual Assault Case

A French court sentenced 51 individuals to prison terms ranging from three to 20 years for participating in a decade-long scheme where Dominique Pelicot drugged and had his wife repeatedly raped by men recruited online; the court rejected claims of consent.

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40% Bias Score

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French Lawyer's Public Rape Accusation Inspires Global Movement

French lawyer Gisèle Halimi publicly revealed her years-long gang rape ordeal, inspiring survivors worldwide to break the silence and challenge the stigma surrounding sexual assault.

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24% Bias Score

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51 Men Convicted in Gisèle Pelicot Organized Rape Case

A French court found 51 men guilty of participating in the organized rape of Gisèle Pelicot over several years, with sentences ranging from three to 15 years; her husband, Dominique Pelicot, was found guilty on all charges.

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40% Bias Score

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Illegal Gold Mining Fuels Sex Trafficking and Violence Against Women in the Brazilian Amazon

In Itaituaba, Brazil, women are forced into sex work in illegal gold mines due to poverty and lack of opportunities; Dayane Leite and Natalia Cavalcante's experiences highlight the harsh conditions and risks, including murder, as the illegal gold trade fuels exploitation, with Canada, Switzerland, a...

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56% Bias Score

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Spain to Review Gender Violence Law Amidst Rise of New Forms of Abuse

Spain's Minister of Equality announced a review of the Integral Law against Gender Violence to address new forms of violence, including vicarious violence (9 children murdered this year), economic abuse, and online harassment, aligning with a renewed State Pact and acknowledging the challenge posed ...

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60% Bias Score

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French Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Raping Wife, Facilitating Gang Rape

A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping his wife, Gisèle, and facilitating her rape by dozens of other men over almost a decade; 50 other men were also convicted.

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51 Men Convicted in Gisele Pelicot Rape Case

In Avignon, France, 51 men were found guilty of raping Gisele Pelicot, with sentences ranging from 3 to 15 years, following a four-month trial that exposed a decade of systematic abuse orchestrated by her former husband, Dominique Pelicot.

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44% Bias Score

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French Court Sentences 51 Men in Major Rape Case, Exposing Systemic Issues

A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years for orchestrating the rape of his ex-wife with 50 other men, highlighting systemic issues in France's handling of sexual assault and prompting calls for judicial reform.

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Avignon Trial: 20-Year Sentence for Serial Rapist Highlights Systemic Sexual Violence

In the Avignon trial, Dominique Pelicot received a 20-year sentence for approximately 200 rapes against his ex-wife, while 50 others involved received sentences from 3 to 15 years; the case spurred global discussions on sexual violence and consent.

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48% Bias Score

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