Sexual abuse, assualt, harassment and violence

Green Left Show #40: Stop violence against women

The latest episode of the Green Left Show features Sarah Williams, Sue Bolton and Renée Lees on how to stop violence against women.

Around 50 women have been killed by men

Women say 'no more violence' at rallies across the country

Thousands marched to end violence at rallies across the country as part of a national weekend of action initiated by What Were You Wearing. Isaac Nellist reports. 

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Spain: Rubiales sexual harassment case detonates social explosion

While Luis Rubiales' resignation is a victory for the campaign against sexual harassment in Spanish sport, the case continues to shake up Spanish society, reports Dick Nichols.

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Timor-Leste: The ongoing struggle for rights and justice for women and children trauma survivors

Joviana Guterres works for justice and rights for women victims of past violations of human rights in Timor Leste. She spoke to Green Left’s Coral Wynter and Jim McIlroy during their recent visit to the capital, Dili.

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#ItsOver: Playing ban by Women's World Cup champions rocks Spain

The #ItsOver (#SeAcabó) movement has erupted in Spain to demand the resignation of national football chief Luis Rubiales, over his sexist behaviour following the Spanish women's team's World Cup victory, reports Dick Nichols.

Solidarity needed with the women of Manipur

An interfaith gathering with the women of Manipur called on governments to investigate Hindu extremist organisations in Australia which have been accused of fuelling hate crimes in India. Peter Boyle reports.

 

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India: Weaponisation of rape in ethnic violence in Manipur

Inter-ethnic conflict in Manipur, India, has already cost more than 130 lives, grievously injured hundreds and displaced more than 50,000 people, writes NT. The weaponisation of sexual violence has prompted calls for the Supreme Court to step in to bring justice for the victims.

Brittany Higgins has faced stomach churning attacks from the corporate media

Patriarchy in Parliament

The spectacle of Coalition MPs weaponising Brittany Higgins’ allegation of rape in Parliament House is stomach churning. Pip Hinman reports.

‘Fuck the patriarchy’ — protesters at a Sydney International Women’s Day march in March, 2020

Legislation takes aim at gender-based violence and inequality

The Labor government has introduced new bills aiming to eliminate gender-based violence and sexual harassment in the workplace.

Forum focuses on patriarchy, power and privilege

Geelong Women Unionists Network (GWUN) partnered with Geelong Regional Libraries to host a forum titled “Patriarchy, Privilege and Power”. Adele Welsh reports.

Protester holds a picture of Jimmy Savile and Margaret Thatcher

The crimes and connections of Jimmy Savile

Netflix documentary Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story attempts to explain how TV celebrity Jimmy Savile's ties to the British ruling class enabled him to get away with sexual abuse for decades, writes Alex Salmon.

Report: Sexual assault and harassment still rife on campuses

The recently released 2021 National Student Safety Survey shows that sexual harassment and assault is widespread on university campuses. Sarah Hathway reports.