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If the defining criterion of rape is lack of consent , then yes, there is a real possibility that sex workers may face this kind of violence in their work space

Special police teams to handle POCSO cases

The team will comprise of 12 police personnel, out of which 4 to 6 will be women officers.

15 Nov 2017 9:12 PM

The woman was sitting under a tree when Siva sexually assaulted her. She has been admitted to King George Hospital, police said. (Photo: Representational)

Woman faces sexual assault on pretext of job placement in Noida

In her complaint, the woman said that on reaching Noida, she was taken to an apartment where the men attempted to...

13 Nov 2017 4:21 PM

Doctors treating the girl suspect she has been sexually assaulted and said she is currently under shock. (Representational Image)

10 held for assault of minors in Rohini

According to police, it has also slapped the IT Act on the 10 persons besides the POCSO ACT in this connection.

6 Nov 2017 1:08 AM

Another run was organized in the eastern city of Strasbourg and a march is planned in Davals hometown of Gray. (Photo: Pixabay)

French jog to honor slain woman runner, protest sex abuse

Another run was organized in the eastern city of Strasbourg and a march is planned in Daval's hometown of Gray.

4 Nov 2017 12:32 PM

British Prime Minister Theresa May Theresa May speaks during a media conference at an EU summit in Brussels. (Photo: AP)

New code of conduct for Conservative party members after harassment...

Her governing Conservatives will adopt a new complaints procedure with a hotline for reporting potential breaches.

4 Nov 2017 8:35 AM

The United Nations Security Council in session (Photo: AP)

United Nations reports 31 allegations of sexual abuse in 3 months

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has made fighting sexual abuse by peacekeepers and UN staff a priority of his...

4 Nov 2017 7:05 AM

Instead of giving their bust, waist and hip size, the contestants took turns reciting a litany of shocking facts about violence against women in Peru. (Photo: AFP)

Contestants turn Miss Peru pageant into protest

Instead of giving their bust, waist and hip size, the contestants took turns reciting a litany of shocking facts about...

2 Nov 2017 10:20 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds sexual touch accelerates puberty, changes brain

Researchers were surprised by their findings.

22 Sept 2017 9:54 AM

There need not be a script when talking to your child about sexual abuse, asserts life coach Chetna Mehrotra.

Talking the tough talk

Talking to your kids about sexual abuse is never easy, but experts suggest laying the foundation for it from the very...

14 Sept 2017 8:20 PM

The Bombay high court

Victim account enough in sex abuse cases: HC

The court rejected the bail application of a 19-year-old boy, who is accused of performing unnatural sex on a minor.

2 Sept 2017 8:04 PM

The emotional and sexual abuse that some children endure can lead them to commit crimes later in life. (Photo: Pixabay )

Pakistan school principal gets 105 years in prison for child abuse,...

Attaullah Marwat was arrested after police registered a case against him on July 14, 2017, on the complaint of a boy...

31 Oct 2018 9:11 AM

The statement comes at a time when there is a debate around the treatment meted out to boy victims of sexual crimes in a country where, according to activists and police, many cases of abuse of boys go unreported. (Photo: Pixabay)

Meghalaya: Woman names two Catholic Church priests in #MeToo campaign

Woman said she did not speak to anyone about the abuse by Br Muscat because of the larger abuse she faced from Br...

19 Oct 2018 2:15 PM