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- UN Reports Over 100 Women and Girls Displaced Hourly in South Sudan Amid Escalating Violence
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Africa
UN Women warned on Monday that nearly 224,000 women and girls have been uprooted in South Sudan since the start of 2026 due to intensifying conflict and food insecurity. Regional D...
- Canadian Research Exposes Systemic Data Gaps and Lack of Transparency Regarding Physician Sexual Misconduct Cases
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: US & Canada
A comprehensive analysis of public data on 208 Canadian physicians involved in gender-based violence and harassment has revealed significant inconsistencies in how medical regulato...
- Gender-Based Violence Remains Central to Costa Rica’s National Security Debate in 2026
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Section: Americas
Costa Rica is facing a persistent crisis of lethal gender-based violence, with the national femicide count reaching 10 as of April 2026. While judicial data indicates a slight decr...
- Congressman Ro Khanna Secures Federal Funding for Santa Clara Facility Supporting Sexual Assault Survivors
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Jeffrey Epstein
Representative Ro Khanna announced $175,000 in federal support for the SAFE+ Program enhancement center in Santa Clara County. The funding is designated to expand specialized medic...
- South Africa Confronts Severe Child Pregnancy Pandemic Linked To Systemic Sexual Violence And Legal Failures
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
Official health data reveals a disturbing rise in child pregnancies across South Africa, with thousands of births recorded among girls as young as ten. Public outrage and political...
- JA21 and PRO Propose Landmark Legislation to Increase Sentences for Femicide
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Europe
Two prominent Dutch political parties, JA21 and PRO, are drafting an initiative law to mandate harsher prison sentences for femicide, the intentional killing of women. The proposal...
- Colombia’s Prosecutor General Launches Criminal Probe into Systemic Sexual Harassment Within Corporate Media
Published: Apr 3, 2026
Section: Crime
The Prosecutor General’s Office of Colombia has announced a sweeping criminal investigation into sexual harassment allegations within the nation's largest media conglomerates. The...
- Blessing CEO Reveals Shocking Details Of Domestic Abuse, Claims Ex-Husband Assaulted Her On The Way To The Altar
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
Relationship expert Blessing Okoro, widely known as Blessing CEO, has opened up about the physical abuse that led to the end of her marriage to Onyeka Lucky. In a candid interview,...
- Global International Women’s Day Rallies Unite Under Anti-War and Equality Banners
Published: Mar 30, 2026
Section: Europe
On March 8, 2026, International Women’s Day was marked by massive global protests in cities like Paris, Madrid, and Rio de Janeiro. Activists utilized the platform to demand an end...
- Disturbing Footage Of Post Acid Attack On Gospel Singer Mary Claire Sparks National Outcry In Kenya
Published: Mar 26, 2026
Section: Africa
A newly surfaced video capturing the immediate aftermath of a violent acid attack on Kenyan gospel artist Mary Claire has triggered widespread condemnation across social media. The...
- South African Government Under Fire as National Sex Offenders Register Remains Shielded Despite Year-Old Transparency Pledge
Published: Mar 25, 2026
Section: Africa
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is facing severe criticism from the opposition party Build One South Africa (BOSA) for failing to make the National Registe...
- Former Governor Mike Sonko Orchestrates Undercover Sting to Arrest Suspect in Brutal Acid Attack on Singer Mary Clare
Published: Mar 23, 2026
Section: Africa
Ex-Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko coordinated a high-stakes operation to apprehend Elvis Opiyo, the primary suspect in a violent acid attack against SDA singer Mary Clare. The suspect...