Perhaps what is most telling about the post-#MeToo persistence of misogynist myths about rape is in the judges’ reasoning itself ... they said that too many women who said they had been assaulted by Weinstein had been allowed to testify at his criminal trial.
10:08 AM - Apr 28, 2024
Elnusa, a subsidiary of Indonesian state-owned company Pertamina, apologised after allegations of harassment by an HR staffer toward a female job applicant. The staffer allegedly asked about the breast size of a woman applying for a secretary position in conversations on LinkedIn.
06:17 AM - Apr 27, 2024
Sexual harassment allegations against LGBTQ-friendly pastor in Hong Kong raise questions over power dynamics
Experts said congregants at gay-friendly churches may worry about losing their only refuge or stigmatising the community if they reported alleged sexual harassment.
Experts said congregants at gay-friendly churches may worry about losing their only refuge or stigmatising the community if they reported alleged sexual harassment.
08:34 AM - Apr 26, 2024
With a combined population of more than two billion, elections in the world’s biggest democracies – the US, Indonesia and India – have, or had, no female frontrunners. The same is true of votes in the UK, Pakistan and South Africa.
08:33 AM - Apr 26, 2024
Joy in Taiwan – and praise from the president – as Nymphia Wind wins RuPaul’s Drag Race
Accepting her win, the drag queen said: “Taiwan, this is for you”, prompting thanks from President Tsai Ing-wen for “living fearlessly”.
Accepting her win, the drag queen said: “Taiwan, this is for you”, prompting thanks from President Tsai Ing-wen for “living fearlessly”.
08:08 AM - Apr 26, 2024
Gaza Has Exposed the Shameful Hypocrisy of Western Feminism
Their shallow version of women’s liberty only surfaces when the issue of women’s rights aligns with Western political interests, wars, and agendas.
Their shallow version of women’s liberty only surfaces when the issue of women’s rights aligns with Western political interests, wars, and agendas.
10:47 AM - Apr 23, 2024
Chizuko Ueno, a 75-year-old Japanese sociologist, has become a surprising superstar in China ... Translations of Ueno’s books, with topics including feminism and misogyny, have become best sellers. #TIME100
09:32 AM - Apr 22, 2024
UK: Paedophiles could be stripped of parental rights under new law
An MP proposed the law change after hearing the story of a mother who spent £30,000 in legal fees to stop her paedophile ex-husband getting access to their daughter.
An MP proposed the law change after hearing the story of a mother who spent £30,000 in legal fees to stop her paedophile ex-husband getting access to their daughter.
05:05 AM - Apr 20, 2024
Taylor Sheesh -- Philippine drag artist and Taylor Swift impersonator -- stressed the need for the SOGIE Equality Bill after she was physically assaulted in the middle of a performance. #LGBTQ
10:44 AM - Apr 19, 2024
Essay: Femicide--The Approved Terrorism
If terrorism means politically motivated violence intended to scare its target into changing the way they behave, then targeting women because they’re women and because women refuse to date you is terrorism. #GBV
If terrorism means politically motivated violence intended to scare its target into changing the way they behave, then targeting women because they’re women and because women refuse to date you is terrorism. #GBV
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Essay: Femicide--The Approved Terrorism - by Mona Eltahawy
The victims of the Sydney Stabbing Massacre: (clockwise from top left) Yixuan Cheng, Ashlee Good, Pikria Darchia, Dawn Singleton, Faraz Tahir, Jade Young Every time I hear of a cisgender heterosexual man who murdered women because he couldn’t find a romantic or sexual partner, I think of my youth an..
08:42 AM - Apr 18, 2024
Fears of discrimination in Thailand despite looming same sex marriage bill
The bill is likely to become law soon, but activists and those from the LGBTQ community say more work needs to be done.
The bill is likely to become law soon, but activists and those from the LGBTQ community say more work needs to be done.
10:15 AM - Apr 17, 2024
British-Iranian journalist Christiane Amanpour has been accused of devaluing Palestinian journalists after saying "there are no journalists in Gaza."
08:14 AM - Apr 16, 2024
Art Busan to highlight Asian female artists in May
The Connect section will feature female contemporary artists, eg Japanese artist Kusama Yayoi, Korean visual artist Jung Kang-ja and Chinese performance artist Xiao Lu. https://en.yna.co.kr/view/...
The Connect section will feature female contemporary artists, eg Japanese artist Kusama Yayoi, Korean visual artist Jung Kang-ja and Chinese performance artist Xiao Lu. https://en.yna.co.kr/view/...
10:14 AM - Apr 15, 2024
Gunman planned to shoot wife: Malaysian police
Hafizul Harawi instead shot the bodyguard assigned to protect the wife. The suspect and the victim are divorcing, police said.
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Hafizul Harawi instead shot the bodyguard assigned to protect the wife. The suspect and the victim are divorcing, police said.
https://www.nst.com.my/new...
10:28 AM - Apr 14, 2024
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Australia: Police investigate whether Sydney stabbing spree killer targeted women
Police have confirmed five women and one man, believed to be a security guard, died at the scene, and about eight of at least 12 injured were also women.
Police have confirmed five women and one man, believed to be a security guard, died at the scene, and about eight of at least 12 injured were also women.
04:52 AM - Apr 14, 2024
'Groped' female statues highlight sexual harassment
To show how sexual harassment leaves its mark, a women's rights organization in Germany is drawing attention to statues of nude women, with breasts that are visibly lighter after years of being touched.
To show how sexual harassment leaves its mark, a women's rights organization in Germany is drawing attention to statues of nude women, with breasts that are visibly lighter after years of being touched.
08:42 AM - Apr 13, 2024
Rest in power, Evan Stark:
His research helped to show that coercive control is domestic abuse at its most dangerous: its presence or absence is a better indicator of a future homicide than the existence of physical violence alone.
His research helped to show that coercive control is domestic abuse at its most dangerous: its presence or absence is a better indicator of a future homicide than the existence of physical violence alone.
10:35 AM - Apr 12, 2024
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Five years since India legalised gay sex, persistent discrimination means many LGBTQIA+ Indians continue to suffer “mental trauma and alienation”, said Indu Malhotra, one of the Supreme Court judges who lifted the ban in 2018. #LGBTQ
10:56 AM - Apr 11, 2024
Domestic Violence: A Hobbesian Dilemma
Can a new social contract emerge that doesn't see women's security as a threat to public security?
Can a new social contract emerge that doesn't see women's security as a threat to public security?
09:58 AM - Apr 10, 2024
In Indonesia, climate change hits some trans women hard, especially sex workers and buskers who often work outside. Floods and heatwaves mean they earn less or need other jobs.
10:47 AM - Apr 09, 2024
Women end up doing the academic housework
A new Danish study revealed that women do 75% of the internal service work -- e.g. in the administration of seminars, participation in local committees or on various committees -- while men only do 25%.
A new Danish study revealed that women do 75% of the internal service work -- e.g. in the administration of seminars, participation in local committees or on various committees -- while men only do 25%.
09:13 AM - Apr 08, 2024
Indonesian chef goes viral with soulful serving of Palestinian culinary heritage
Sharing recipes of famous Palestinian dishes, Chinese Indonesian chef Michelle Santoso also talks about the history of Palestine.
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Sharing recipes of famous Palestinian dishes, Chinese Indonesian chef Michelle Santoso also talks about the history of Palestine.
https://www.arabnews.com/n...
03:19 AM - Apr 07, 2024
South Korea: Adult products company owner arrested on suspicion of sexually exploiting employees
TV channel JTBC reported the suspect, surnamed Yang, had been detained by police for fraud, sexual misconduct and filming sexual content without consent. #GBV
TV channel JTBC reported the suspect, surnamed Yang, had been detained by police for fraud, sexual misconduct and filming sexual content without consent. #GBV
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Adult products company owner arrested on suspicion of sexually exploiting employees
The head of an adult products company in South Korea was recently arrested on charges related to the alleged sexual exploitation of employees at the company, according to local media outlets. JTBC reported Sunday that the suspect, surnamed Yang, had been detained by police after complaints were lodg..
11:36 AM - Apr 05, 2024
3 Threaded Spouts
Yumi Ishikawa, who started the #KuToo campaign against companies that force female workers to wear high heels, wants to draw more attention to the issue of sexual abuse in Japan.
"I don't want younger people to experience what I went through," she said.
"I don't want younger people to experience what I went through," she said.
10:23 AM - Apr 04, 2024
Israel’s destruction of Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital
The Israeli military has withdrawn from Gaza’s main hospital, leaving behind scenes of devastation.
The Israeli military has withdrawn from Gaza’s main hospital, leaving behind scenes of devastation.
10:24 AM - Apr 03, 2024
Everyone in Japan will have same family name in 500 years unless marriage law changed, says professor
A new study projected that if Japan continues to insist that couples select a single surname, every single Japanese person will be known as “Sato-san” by 2531.
A new study projected that if Japan continues to insist that couples select a single surname, every single Japanese person will be known as “Sato-san” by 2531.
09:46 AM - Apr 03, 2024
Japan court rules ban on same-sex marriage is ‘unconstitutional’
The Sapporo High Court said not allowing same-sex couples to marry violates their fundamental right to have a family, and called for urgent government action to address a lack of laws allowing same-sex unions. #LGBTQ
The Sapporo High Court said not allowing same-sex couples to marry violates their fundamental right to have a family, and called for urgent government action to address a lack of laws allowing same-sex unions. #LGBTQ
06:36 AM - Apr 01, 2024
Doxxing and hate speech: Trans Bangladeshis demand safety online
Transgender people in Bangladesh say social media platforms must do more to tackle hate speech, warning that an increase in transphobia online could threaten their safety in real life & set back rights progress. #TransDayOfVisibility
Transgender people in Bangladesh say social media platforms must do more to tackle hate speech, warning that an increase in transphobia online could threaten their safety in real life & set back rights progress. #TransDayOfVisibility
07:18 AM - Mar 31, 2024
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11 Threaded Spouts
Sei Shonagon (c. 966–1017/1025) was a Japanese poet and writer who authored The Pillow Book, considered a masterpiece of classical Japanese literature. #WomensHistoryMonth
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09:28 AM - Mar 02, 2024
11 Threaded Spouts
Gao Yaojie (1927–2023) was a Chinese dissident doctor who uncovered the AIDS epidemic in rural China. #WomensHistoryMonth
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07:02 AM - Mar 03, 2024
