sexual abuse

NY State Bar Association hosts webinar on Hamas's use of sexual violence

Over 220 bar members attended the event, featuring Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy from the Civil Commission on October 7th Crimes against Women and Children, and former NYSBA president Richard Lewis.

02/07/2024
 Former US president Donald Trump attends his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments

'Difficult to watch': Donald Trump urges people to watch October 7 film

Trump wrote that the documentary was 'incredibly difficult to watch because, sadly, it graphically portrays the death and destruction that Hamas has unleashed.'

While we believe Israeli women, the world must believe them too

When women come forward as survivors of sexual assault and gender-based violence, they are usually met with support and sympathy - victims and survivors of Oct. 7 have not been treated with humanity.

By MARCY GRINGLAS , MEREDITH JACOBS
19/06/2024

'Being in captivity means having no control': Ex-hostage meets with VP Kamala Harris

Vice President Harris screened Sheryl Sandberg's film "Screams Before Silence" and spoke to released hostage Amit Soussana.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
18/06/2024

VP Harris launches initiative providing support for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence

Vice President Kamala Harris launched 'Dignity in Documentation Initiative,' addressing global conflict-related sexual violence and supporting survivors through UN efforts and leadership programs.

Israel's SlutWalk marches through Jerusalem

Jerusalem SlutWalk to protest rape culture, victim blaming

"This year, sexual violence and gender-based violence is closing in on us from all directions and we need the march more than ever," said organizers.

13/06/2024

Israeli lobby accuses Poriya hospital of denying victims access to rape room treatment

"If you have called Poriya, and wanted to go to the acute room and were told some excuse, contact us via mail - I want to know about it." the head of the lobby said.

29/05/2024

'Rape is not resistance': Maccabi World Union launches Global Women’s Forum

Established unofficially at the start of the Israel-Hamas war, the Women’s Forum's primary mission is to increase international pressure for the immediate release of the female hostages.

Has the New York Times backed down from covering Hamas's sexual crimes?

Previous studies show criticism of the Hamas attack vanished from the NY Times. New Data suggests that this apathy also applies to Hamas's sexual violence

By LILAC SIGAN
24/05/2024

Israeli sex therapists discuss lasting impact of Hamas's sexual violence

Israeli sex therapists discussed the effects of Hamas's sexual violence at the European sexology conference.

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