40 h. ago WNBA’s New York Liberty reportedly sell stake at record $450m valuation

Liberty stake sold at record $450m team valuationNew funds will help build Liberty’s Brooklyn facilityLatest sign of surging value in women’s pro sportsNew York Liberty owners sold shares in the WNBA team at what would be a record valuation of $450m for a women’s pro sports franchise, the Athletic reported Thursday.The capital raised from the sale, which represent a percentage share in the “mid-teens”, is believed to be earmarked toward construction of a practice facility in Brooklyn, per the report. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Unsilenced at the Imperial War Museum: 'in war, rape is cheaper than a Kalashnikov bullet'

This exhibition about sexual violence used as a weapon of war is the first of its kind in the UK

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47 h. ago Unsilenced at the Imperial War Museum: 'a groundbreaking look at sexual violence in conflict'

This exhibition about sexual violence used as a weapon of war is the first of its kind in the UK

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47 h. ago Voices: Chemical castration is ethically dubious – and simply won’t work

Chemical castration of prisoners risks violating the Nuremberg Code, says Alexis Paton, a trustee of the Institute of Medical Ethics. But more crucially, without addressing what causes someone to commit sexual violence, it risks diverting that violence into new forms

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47 h. ago ‘Art is an important way of depicting these atrocities’: London show shines a light on sexual violence in conflict

‘Art is an important way of depicting these atrocities’: London show shines a light on sexual violence in conflict  The Art Newspaper

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3 d. ago Trump is using his assault on government to retaliate against women | Judith Levine

The administration’s attacks on the American Bar Association are part of a long line of actions that have clear commonalitiesLast week, a federal judge blocked the justice department from canceling $3.2m in federal grants to the American Bar Association (ABA). The court agreed with the ABA’s claim that the administration was retaliating against it for taking public stances against Donald Trump.But how had the US president retaliated? Which grants had he clawed back? Those supporting programs that train lawyers to defend victims of domestic and sexual violence. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Bella May Culley 'received no medical treatment despite her pregnancy'

Bella May Culley is reportedly sharing a cell with two inmates at notorious Women's Penitentiary Number Five in Georgia, where she was detained on drug offences

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5 d. ago ‘Unacceptable’ exclusion of groups of Troubles victims from compensation scheme

Relatives For Justice say victims of plastic and rubber bullets, many bereaved, victims of sexual violence are being refused.

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8 d. ago Grim report raises concerns over Labour's vow to cut violence against women and girls

The Commons’ Public Accounts Committee (PAC) cast doubt over Labour’s ability to achieve its pledge to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) in a decade

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9 d. ago Baby oil, sexual desires and violence: What are Diddy’s ‘freak offs’ that have become a key part of his trial?

‘Freak offs’ or days-long, drug-fueled orgies were allegedly orchestrated by Diddy and involved his former longtime partner, Cassie.

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9 d. ago Online dating advice: five ways to stay safe, according to the experts

Spotting red flags while online dating is far from easy – especially in the age of AI. We asked the experts for their top tipsMost dating apps have been forced to bolster their safety measures in recent years due to a litany of complaints of online abuse as well as negligence when handling reports of sexual violence. Several of them are now taking steps to combat this and encourage users to verify their identities to ensure everyone is who they say they are. Typically, this is done with facial recognition technology by asking users to take a video selfie or provide a photo ID that the app uses to compare with the photos used in their profile. Many have also introduced features to help users stay safe, including block and report systems alongside bans on sexual harassment, fetishisation and hate speech.Still, there are precautions to be taken whenever you agree to meet someone you’ve spoken to online, like meeting in public places and withholding any private information. Here are mor...

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1 week ago Cassie Ventura to resume testimony in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex

Former girlfriend says she endured years of physical abuse, control and violence at music mogul’s handsSinger Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, a former girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs and a key witness in the federal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial of the music mogul, will return to the witness stand on Wednesday morning, as the high-profile trial enters its third day.Ventura, who is eight and a half months pregnant, testified on Tuesday that during her decade-long on-and-off relationship with Combs, she endured years of physical abuse, control and violence and detailed drug-fueled sexual encounters involving male escorts that she said were directed by Combs. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Olivia Attwood says 'I can't help myself' as she addresses Loose Women 'rift'

Olivia Attwood has responded to recent reports which claimed she had caused a 'backstage rift' at Loose Women after she was accused of being a 'diva' for bringing her own glam team

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1 week ago Depraved Troon rapist waterboarded woman as part of campaign of sexual violence

The victim spoke of Michael Christie's "morning routine" of raping her.

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1 week ago Prioritise mental health of those affected by domestic abuse, charity urges

A recent report by Woman’s Trust found one in two women are seeking mental health support over domestic violence.

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2 w. ago Wynne Evans' surprise performance at fundraiser 'horrifies' women's charity ambassadors

Women in Wales, a charity based in Cardiff, have reportedly been left 'horrified' and 'outraged' after disgraced opera singer Wynne Evans was announced as the 'surprise' performer at their fundraising lunch

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2 w. ago Hotel security guard is suspended after ordering a woman to leave the bathroom because he 'thought she was a man' and asked her to 'prove gender'

The guard reportedly entered the women's bathroom at a high end Boston hotel and demanded the Ansley Baker leave the stall she was using.

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2 w. ago Smokey Robinson denies four housekeepers’ allegations of sexual assault

The women have accused Motown star of sexual assault and employment violations. His attorney has called the lawsuit ‘an ugly method of trying to extract money’Smokey Robinson has denied allegations of sexual assault, after four former housekeepers of the Motown star filed a lawsuit with claims including sexual battery, false imprisonment, negligence and gender violence.The suit was filed in a Los Angeles court on 6 May. It also alleges a series of labour violations, including that Robinson and his wife, Frances, failed to pay the women minimum wage and overtime, submitted inaccurate wage statements and created a hostile work environment. The women are seeking financial damages. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Alarming trend of women being body slammed by 'bumping men' spreads across London: Report

Alarming trend of women being body slammed by 'bumping men' spreads across London: Report  Hindustan Times

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2 w. ago Michael Pitt arrested for alleged sexual assault and attack on ex

Boardwalk Empire and Dawson’s Creek actor accused of multiple domestic violence chargesBoardwalk Empire actor Michael Pitt has been arrested on sexual assault and domestic violence charges.According to the New York Post and Variety, the 44-year-old has been accused of multiple assaults by an ex-girlfriend stemming from four incidents taking place between 2020 and 2021. Continue reading...

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