Spain to hold crisis meeting after 40 women murdered by men this year
The country's equality ministry's crisis committee will analyze the latest cases of gender-based violence as tries to show that "sexism is over."
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More than 530 killed this year as gang wars worsen in Haiti, U.N. says
The U.N. human rights office says gangs are "randomly shooting at people in their homes or on the streets" in rivals' territory.
Singer R. Kelly has been denied a new federal trial in Chicago
Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2022 on nine counts that included "sexual exploitation of children."
Alleged sexual assault victims of an 80s fashion mogul fight for change
16 women have come forward claiming rape or sexual assault at the hands of a French fashion icon, and they say little has changed to protect their successors.
London officers to face weekly prosecution amid sexual predator crackdown
"We have to prepare for more painful stories as we confront the issues that we face," the head of London's police force warned as new sexual offenses came to light.
South Africa planning to legalize sex work in a bid to protect women
A sex worker rights group called it "incredible news," saying decriminalization will "enable women to "work much better with the police to tackle violence."
Woman claims months of rape and abuse at hands of Taliban husband
"Nobody might see me again. I might die," the woman says through sobs in a video that's gone viral. "But it is better to die once than die repeatedly."
Survivors speak out on South Africa rape case
South Africa commemorated Nation Women's Day on Tuesday, but the holiday comes amid growing outrage over a brutal gang rape that is still unsolved. It's just the latest case in a string of violent attacks against women. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta spoke with several survivors about their terrifying ordeal and explains how the country is reacting.
Survivors recount horrific gang rape that has enraged South Africa
"Some of us tried to run": For eight young models, a potential career break turned into a nightmare, and a grim example of how their country is at war with its women.
Gruesome murder, reaction to it highlight violence against women in Egypt
Video of Nayera Ashraf's brutal killing by a man whose marriage proposal she rejected went viral. A prominent Islamic leader suggested it was her fault.
Southern Baptist Convention launches reforms
The Southern Baptist Convention wrapped up its annual meeting — vowing to fight sexual abuse. Nikki Battiste sat down with a survivor, who says the church must root out all forms of abuse, even if the criminal statutes of limitations have passed.
Russia storms out as U.N. told food and rape being weaponized in Ukraine
EU leader accuses Russia of "shameful acts… in a shameful war" as U.N. says its evaluating 124 reports of alleged conflict-related sexual violence.
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Rubio calls on Russia to be more open about plague lab worker's death
French high schools closed in biggest day of student protests in decades
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