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Gisèle Pelicot receives a standing ovation from the Munich audience at the Residenztheater for her powerful message advocating for the voices of rape victims.

A young man has been charged with assaulting two underage girls at a train station, one of whom is considered a victim of rape.

Two minor girls in Basti, India, were victims of sexual assault and have subsequently become mothers, leading to a societal uproar.

The prosecutor's office in Rio Grande do Sul has charged former law professor Conrado Paulino da Rosa with sexual crimes against ten women, including rape and psychological violence.

Dixi resource center is criticizing the defense team of Marius Borg Høiby for relying on 'rape myths' that demonstrate a misunderstanding of how victims perceive assaults.

Legal experts discuss the questionable application of precedents used in a recent acquittal of a man charged with raping a minor in Minas Gerais.

The article discusses a troubling increase in sexual violence in Baboua, Central African Republic, highlighting the social stigmas that prevent victims from speaking out and the support provided by local NGOs.

A woman in Modena recounts her horrific experience of sexual violence, representing many other victims attacked by foreign nationals, including some of second generation.

Nigerian celebrity Tacha addresses the dangers of false rape accusations, emphasizing their impact on genuine victims and calling for accountability.

A Swedish man has been charged with 50 offenses, including child rape and exploitation, with one victim from Norway among the girls affected.

A 32-year-old man from Gävle, Sweden, has been charged with sexual offenses against 27 girls, including one from Denmark, involving over 50 incidents of child rape committed online from 2020 to 2025.

A man has altered his account three times regarding killing someone in what he claims was self-defense following a rape incident.

Gisèle Pelicot's memoir detailing her experience of sexual violence has been released in 22 languages, aiming to provide hope to other victims.

The article discusses the urgent need for Nigeria to recognize and support male survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, who are often ignored despite being victims of rape and trafficking.

A man in Sweden has been sentenced to eleven years in prison for committing multiple serious sexual offenses against a child, culminating in a total of 70 counts of serious rape.

A Yorkshire man is distressed after a Tinder rapist used his identity to deceive and abuse multiple victims.

Abdul Halim Khan, a former imam, has been found guilty of multiple sexual offences against minors, including nine counts of rape, after claiming to possess supernatural powers.

A 37-year-old woman has been arrested in Bareilly for allegedly extorting ₹10 lakh from a man under the pretense of a romantic relationship, accompanied by threats of false rape accusations.

The film 'Assi', directed by Anubhav Sinha and featuring Taapsee Pannu, presents a gripping narrative based on the real-life accounts of rape victims in India, aiming to provoke societal reflection on masculinity and the pervasive issue of sexual violence.

Flúvio Cosme Adão is being investigated for the crime of vulnerable rape against six victims in the Greater Curitiba area.

Gabriel de Sá Campos, a religious leader, has been indicted for sexual harassment and rape involving underage victims in the Federal District of Brazil.

Several victims have visited the Gomti Nagar police station in Lucknow to report serious allegations of love jihad, sex trade, and gang rape, but their complaints have been reportedly ignored by the authorities.

Milagros Jáuregui, a key figure in Rafael López Aliaga's presidential campaign, is facing backlash for her management of a shelter for young rape victims, where they are allegedly encouraged to become mothers.

Leandro Mota Pereira, also known as Pai Leandro de Oxóssi, was arrested for allegedly raping women and minors in the Federal District of Brazil.

A French man has been arrested on charges of sexually abusing or raping 89 minors across ten countries over six decades.

French authorities are seeking witnesses in a case involving a 79-year-old man charged with rape and sexual abuse of 89 minors.

A Greek actor and drama teacher has been sentenced to four years in prison, suspended until his appeal, after being found guilty of rape and two attempted rapes against two women.

A man born in 2000 has been sentenced to five years in prison for aggravated child rape, involving violence against a 15-year-old victim.

Ashley James, a correspondent for 'This Morning' and an outspoken advocate, shares her personal experience of rape to highlight the need for improved support for victims of sexual assault.

A Frankfurt court sentenced a serial rapist to 14 years in prison for drugging and sexually abusing women over several hours, describing him as a danger to society.

Marius Borg Høiby is accused of raping several women while they were asleep, with videos suggesting the misconduct, and a sleep expert is set to testify about whether one of the alleged victims was drugged.

A 29-year-old judo professor has been arrested in Rondonópolis, Brazil, on suspicion of raping a 12-year-old boy, with investigations into additional cases involving seven victims underway.

In a case involving religious conversion in Basti, a victim has made serious allegations against the gang leader Azfarul Haq alias Prince, claiming the gang specifically targeted Hindu girls for conversion and human trafficking, including instances of gang rape.

Brazil recorded over 83,000 cases of rape and sexual assault against vulnerable individuals in 2025, averaging 227 victims per day, equivalent to one rape every six minutes, although this marks an 11% decrease from previous years.

Marius Borg Høiby appeared in court, defended by attorneys, as he faces numerous charges including rapes and abuse, while at least one of the victims was present during the proceedings.

Dominique Pellicot is being investigated as a suspect in two unsolved cases involving rape and murder, with efforts underway to identify any other potential victims.

A 16-year-old girl reports being raped by a 38-year-old amateur referee, leading to investigations by the Munich District Court, highlighting alarming incidents involving young victims.

Three survivors from Sudan recounted their harrowing experiences of rape at gunpoint by members in Rapid Support Forces uniforms, sharing their stories publicly for the first time under the program 'Zero Distance' while concealing their identities.

A former teacher from the private Catholic institution Saint-Genès La Salle is facing trial in the Gironde criminal court for multiple counts of rape and sexual assault against minors, with investigations revealing 36 potential victims.

The article highlights the testimonies of victims of sexual violence in Sudan who face stigma and shame while recounting their traumatic experiences amidst ongoing conflict.

The UK government has finally agreed to a national inquiry into the inaction of authorities and police regarding the mass abuse of thousands of young English girls by grooming gangs over the past decade.