Sexual harassment
Calls for support for victims of sexual abuse at Durban's China Mall
It's alleged that female staff members and jobseekers have been sexually exploited for years.
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Australia says politicians no longer exempt from sexual harassment rules
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said his government would overhaul the country's sexual discrimination laws to make members of parliament, judges and public servants accountable for harassing colleagues in the workplace.
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UN chief calls to combat violence against women
During the pandemic, women have been more exposed than men to harmful consequences, Guterres said, citing loss of jobs, sexual abuse or child marriage.
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Defiant NY governor refuses to resign over harassment claims
A formal investigation was greenlighted this week to probe the claims, which now come from six women who say Cuomo sexually harassed or inappropriately touched them.
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Cuomo faces growing pressure to quit as third woman alleges harassment
The Democrat, who shot to national prominence last year for his state's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, is under mounting pressure to resign over the sexual harassment scandal.
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#MeToo rocks Turkey's literary world
The online testimonials have led to the suicide of one author who was singled out after allegedly sending a series of lewd text messages to younger women.
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TARA PENNY: Why I will scream ‘fire’ when I need help
Why is it that when men are harassing them, women are made to feel uncomfortable and expected to just laugh it off, accepting the age-old notion that “boys will be boys”?
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Msimanga’s sexual harassment accuser withdrew internal DA complaint - Mazzone
Natasha Mazzone on Thursday insisted the DA Gauteng leader and former Tshwane mayor enjoyed the protection of the assumption of innocence until proven guilty.
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There are other victims, says Solly Msimanga’s sexual harassment accuser
Nkele Molapo recalled one specific day where she received a lift from Solly Msimanga following a debate in Pretoria when he allegedly made his move in his car outside her house.
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Finland moves to ban sending unwanted penis pics
A study this year by children's rights charity Plan International found that 51% of 14,000 girls and young women surveyed worldwide had experienced sexual harassment online.
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ANC in GP supports DA MPL for laying sexual harassment charges against Msimanga
In a statement, the ANC commends the bravery of Molapo for standing up for herself and all women in the province.
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I'm willing to take lie detector over sexual harassment claims, says Msimanga
The DA Gauteng interim leader on Monday questioned the timing of the claims made by fellow party member, Nkele Molapo, who came forward six years after the alleged abuse.
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2 UFH staff members suspended over GBV allegations
Complaints were laid by a student and another staff member following separate incidents last month.
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WC new traffic chief Payne faces allegations of sexual harassment
A co-worker in the provincial traffic department has laid the complaint against acting chief director Farrel Payne.
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Six Weinstein accusers call $18.9 million New York settlement a 'cruel hoax'
The settlement announced on 30 June would end litigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James and separate class-action litigation, and permit accusers to claim $7,500 to $750,000 each.
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Opera star Domingo apologises as union probe confirms 'inappropriate activity'
The performer's spokeswoman, Nancy Seltzer, told AFP "what is truthful is we are in ongoing discussions with the union on how to move forward."
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27 of Weinstein's accusers stand in solidarity with victims as trial begins
The women - who described themselves as the 27 Silence Breakers - released a joint statement to show their support for those testifying in court.
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Atlantis police commander moved over sex harassment allegations
The South African Police Service said that the commander had now been moved amid the allegations in order for the investigation to unfold unhindered.
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Beyonce and Kelly Rowland faced 'harassment'
Beyonce's dad Mathew Knowles claimed she and Kelly Rowland were sexually harassed by members of Jagged Edge.
