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#MeToo downs Weinstein

The role of newspapers like the New York Times and the New Yorker in exposing Weinstein is commendable.

27 May 2018 12:06 AM

The body has been in turmoil since November when Swedish daily Dagens Nyheter — in the wake of the global #MeToo campaign — published the testimonies of 18 women claiming to have been raped, sexually assaulted or harassed by an influential culture figure with long-standing ties to the Academy.

#MeToo hits Academy, no Nobel Literature Prize this year

Academy skips award for first time in 70 years due to sex abuse row.

05 May 2018 7:29 AM

Pakistani singer-actor Meesha Shafi has accused Ali Zafar of sexually harassing her, saying the decision to share her #MeToo story was difficult but she felt it was important to break the culture of silence. (Photo: ANI)

Pak singer Meesha Shafi accuses actor Ali Zafar of sexual harassment

Ali Zafar has 'categorically denied all claims of harassment' and said that he 'intends to take this through the courts of law'.

20 Apr 2018 9:35 AM

Burke, who founded the MeToo movement 12 years ago and runs it out of the Brooklyn, New York, offices of Girls for Gender Equity. (Photo: AP)

Desperate to change MeToo movement narrative before it's too late: Tarana Burke

MeToo founder says it is wrong to think of current cultural reckoning as a moment, says it is a movement, which moments make up.

14 Apr 2018 1:50 PM

The article says scenes of the crucifixion contrast the power and control of the Romans against the forced submission of their prisoner, while hinting at further sexual violence in store. (Photo: Pixabay)

Christ was victim of sexual abuse when he was stripped for crucifixion, says academic

Stripping was a deliberate action used by the Romans to humiliate and degrade those they wished to punish.

27 Mar 2018 9:50 AM

This file photo shows then Samsung worker and now lawyer, Lee Eun-eui, during an interview in Seoul. The ground for the wave of #MeToo accusations sweeping socially conservative South Korea was laid by a defiant saleswoman who took on Samsung, won a harassment case against her boss and changed career to become a lawyer. (Photo: AFP)

Ex-Samsung maverick becomes South Korea’s #MeToo champion

Women’s rights groups also accuse South Korean courts of treating sex offenders too leniently.

20 Mar 2018 12:16 AM

Lee Eun-eui has been offering free legal help for victims of sexual violence since 2015, as part of a South Korean government's programme to support the victims. (Photo: Representational/ Pixabay)

Have been there: Ex-Samsung employee, survivor now helps #MeToo victims in S Korea

Lee's personal battle began in 2005 when she reported the abuse to her human resources department, only to be ostracized.

15 Mar 2018 4:44 PM

Most of his victims were drama students at a provincial university where he taught, it said, adding the 52-year-old had been forced out of his professorship over the scandal, leaving his career in tatters. (Photo: AP)

S Korean actor accused in #MeToo campaign possibly commits suicide

Jo Min-ki, who had been accused of sexually molesting at least eight victims, was found dead at his home in Seoul.

09 Mar 2018 3:40 PM

The UN recalled a peacekeeping police unit after some members engaged in “transactional sex” with women living in a protection camp. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bleak Women’s Day in South Sudan, where #MeToo has no impact

Rights groups are pushing campaigns like #MeToo and #HerToo to go further than spreading awareness and to focus on advocacy and action.

07 Mar 2018 5:50 PM

On the red carpet, one of many guests speaking about #MeToo was the founder of the movement, Tarana Burke. (Photo: AP)

#MeToo makes its presence felt at 90th Academy Awards

Moment came when Ashley Judd, Sciorra and Salma Hayek came onstage to introduce montage celebrating diversity in cinematic storytelling.

05 Mar 2018 11:32 AM

Victims no more

In homes, women across the world are quietly staging their own little rebellions.

04 Mar 2018 5:11 AM

#MeToo hits slam poetry

In situations where an artiste is exposed for any crime, the debate often takes a turn towards whether his art should still be valued.

09 Feb 2018 12:26 AM

Kirti Kulhari, Taapsee Pannu and Andrea Tariang in a still from Pink that addresses issues of stalking and sexual assault.

Silence of the lass

Sexual harassment in India is very much a living and breathing entity that hides behind the lack of justice.

04 Feb 2018 6:28 AM

Breaking from past, the Economic Survey was printed in the colour pink as it waded into the problem of gender bias prevalent in India and underscored the importance of gender issues to the economy. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Indian parents did not want 21 mn girls, wanted boy instead: Economic Survey

For first time, document was printed in pink as it waded into problems of gender bias.

30 Jan 2018 10:32 AM

Her white t-shirt, baggy blue jeans and no shoes made a bold statement, that she stood in solidarity with the women of the #MeToo movement. (Photo: Twitter/HugoGloss)

Pink's subdued performance makes bold statement for #MeToo, #TimesUp

This year's subdued, barefooted performance came as a surprise from the entertainer.

29 Jan 2018 4:32 PM

Douglas, however, denied Braudy's claims. He told the Hollywood Reporter that her story was "unfortunate and completely fabricated". (Photo: AFP)

Writer Susan Braudy accuses actor Michael Douglas of sexual misconduct

In addition to using crude language and commenting on her body, Douglas also fondled himself in front of her.

20 Jan 2018 2:16 PM

Protesters at Monday's event held placards supporting the legislation and carrying slogans such as 'Denial is not a policy', 'Stop the retaliation', and '#MeTooMilitary.'(Photo: AP)

US troops hold #MeTooMilitary protest outside Pentagon

Commander Gary Ross said such events underscore Pentagon's 'continued efforts to eliminate sexual harassment and assault from the military.'

09 Jan 2018 11:22 AM

The new initiative lends the star power of its members to the cause of women in less prominent fields, urging support and respect for others whose positions leave them vulnerable and voiceless. (Photo: AFP)

Time's up! Over 300 top Hollywood-women initiate anti-sexual harassment drive

The initiative caps a year in which the Harvey Weinstein scandal touched off a deluge of allegations that brought down powerful men.

02 Jan 2018 2:50 PM

According to the NGO What Works to Prevent Violence Against Women, the harassment is particularly bad in South Asia because there is massive “sexual entitlement” in the region. (Representational image)

Understanding harassment, in workplaces and in homes

According to UN Women, 120 million girls around the world have experienced forced sexual acts.

30 Dec 2017 12:14 AM

What’s with the fuss?

Even as Priyanka Chopra could speak at a literary event, people questioned her credibility to take stage. Was the outrage justified? We look in.

29 Dec 2017 12:00 AM

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