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France

France pushes for tougher sexual harassment laws

After an online petition gathered more than 100,000 signatures, a proposed bill for new laws on sexual violence against women and children has been approved by French Parliament.

17/05/2018

United Kingdom

Oxfam CEO steps down

After allegations of sexual misconduct by some Oxfam workers, Mark Goldring said someone else should rebuild the aid organisation

17/05/2018

USA

$500 million to abused gymnasts

Hundreds of women sexually abused by disgraced gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar have provisionally agreed to a $500 million settlement with Michigan State University

17/05/2018

World News

Euroviews. Europe is failing victims of sexual crime | View

We must prove that justice can be served if we want victims to come forward.

04/05/2018

World News

Is non-consensual sex rape? Most European countries say 'no'

While Spain is currently in the spotlight for its legal technicalities between sexual abuse and rape — it is not the only European country that does not recognise sex without consent as rape.

02/05/2018

Sport

Former Brazilian gymnastics coach accused of sexual abuse by gymnasts

Brazil's Globo TV spoke to 40 gymnasts and former gymnasts who said Fernando de Carvalho Lopes had abused them while they were minors.

01/05/2018

Spain

Full acquittal only fair result in Spain 'Wolf Pack' trial, says defendants' lawyer

"For us there is only room for acquittal, so any conviction, no matter how minor, would always be appealed against."

01/05/2018

Australia

Vatican Treasurer Cardinal Pell to stand trial on sex assault charges

Cardinal George Pell, Australia’s top Catholic and a senior Vatican official, denies charges of historical sexual assault as a court rules he must face trial.

01/05/2018

Spain

Spanish law not the problem in ‘Wolf Pack’ case, says victim’s lawyer

Euronews spoke to the lawyer representing the victim in a controversial case that sparked protests when five men accused of gang rape were found guilty of the lesser offence of sexual abuse.

27/04/2018

Spain

9-year sentence for ‘wolf pack’ sex assailants sparks outrage in Spain

People are condemning the ruling on social media, while protests are planned across the country.

26/04/2018

France

Eiffel Tower lights up for women's rights

The message "Maintenant On Agit" ("Now We Act") was displayed on the iconic monument ahead of International Women's Day.

08/03/2018

USA

First male victim of disgraced doctor Nassar comes forward

Jacob Moore's lawyer said his abuse could have been prevented if others were as courageous as his client

06/03/2018

Syria

"We can't control a war zone": UN replies to sex abuse claims in Syria

The UN's relief agency has condemned sex exploitation allegations in Syria but says there is no evidence for latest claims

27/02/2018

United Kingdom

Dark comedy Three Billboards scoops most prizes at BAFTAs

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, won five trophies at the ceremony, where many attendees wore black to honour victims of sexual abuse following the Me Too movement.

19/02/2018

United Kingdom

Husband of slain MP Jo Cox quits charities after misconduct claims

"My actions were never malicious but they were at times inappropriate," said Brendan Cox, the widower of murdered British MP Jo Cox.

18/02/2018

World News

What the biggest aid charities will disclose about sexual abuse

Seven out of 13 aid agencies contacted by Euronews provided 2017 data on sexual harassment or abuse cases by their staff.

18/02/2018

United Kingdom

Oxfam Haiti ex-chief denies paying for sex as scandal rocks aid sector

One former aid worker and whistleblower warns the Oxfam scandal is just the tip of the iceberg. He calls for greater scrutiny of the international aid sector.

15/02/2018

United Kingdom

Oxfam to face UK government review over Haiti sex worker scandal

Some charity workers based in Haiti were reported to have paid for sex while on a mission to help those affected by the 2010 earthquake

11/02/2018

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Disgraced Nassar attacked in court

The father of three victims of Larry Nassar tried to attack the disgraced former sports doctor during a sentencing hearing on Friday, after the judge declined his request for time alone with Nassar in a locked room.

02/02/2018

USA

Accusers’ dad charges at Larry Nassar during sentencing hearing

Father of victims restrained in court after charging at disgraced gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.

02/02/2018