sexual violence

A 14-year-old Syrian refugee in Lebanon holds a photograph of her fiancé. The marriage was arranged by her parents, but the child was unhappy. Credit: Facebook

16 Days Of Activism: Combating The Global Scourge Of Child Marriage

For this year's 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the UN Refugee Agency is zeroing in on child marriage.

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Turkey's President Helpfully Explains Women Are Not Equal To Men

President Erdogan's sexist speech on women is more than just ignorant words, it represents a nation's attitude towards systemic violence.

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Is It Morally OK To Binge-Watch The Sex Crimes Of Law & Order: SVU?

Does this wildly popular show glorify sexual violence . . . or raise awareness of it?

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There's Nothing Funny About Artie Lange's Reprehensible Racism

Parodying the rape of countless black women by white slave owners is the furthest thing from humor I can think of.

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Blow The Roofie Off This Joint

Nail polish and straws put rape prevention squarely on the shoulders of women, a responsbility we've always borne.

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