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A man from Co Waterford, Ireland, has been sentenced to six years for raping his wife after she explicitly refused anal sex during intercourse.

Civil society and women's collectives in Mexico emphasize the pressing need for genuine security, effective protection against sexual exploitation, and maternal health improvements, rejecting abortion as a solution.

A 39-year-old woman was convicted of raping her ex-husband in Helsinki during the early hours of May Day 2022 after they had recently separated.

A 69-year-old man was arrested for forcing a sex worker to have unprotected sex in Patos de Minas, Brazil, which was against prior agreement.

Anmol Chana, a 25-year-old man, murdered his mother and stepfather before spending time with sex workers and going to the pub, while police had previously intervened due to his violent tendencies.

Japan's Ministry of Education is implementing 'Life Safety Education' to prevent children from becoming victims or perpetrators of sexual violence, emphasizing respect and awareness.

A recent survey shows that 63% of Spaniards believe it is wrong for a man in their family to pay for sex, highlighting significant attitudes towards prostitution and gender violence.

Neil Trennan, a convicted rapist, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for a violent attack on a woman while on day release from prison, marking his third life sentence.

An investigation reveals that gangs in London are exploiting vulnerable women and teenagers as young as 14 for forced sex, perpetuating a cycle of abuse linked to drug debts and sex trafficking.

Rapper Naps has been sentenced to seven years in prison for the rape of a 20-year-old woman in a Paris hotel room, following his claim of consensual sex that contradicted multiple testimonies.

A Florida sex offender was arrested for allegedly slashing a 13-year-old boy's neck during a random attack on Daytona Beach Boardwalk.

Laura Macaya, a social educator and feminist activist from Barcelona, argues for a justice system focused on transformative approaches rather than punishment for gender-based violence.

The article discusses the public issue of sex purchasing as raised by Guðný S. Bjarnadóttir, emphasizing that it is a matter that affects society as a whole.

A 24-year-old sex worker was assaulted and had her property damaged by a client in Sorriso, Brazil, after he became angry during their meeting.

A German court case highlights the alarming trends in online chat groups where men exchange information on committing sexual assaults, including the disturbing reaction to the case of Gisèle Pelicot.

A man was arrested in Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil, as a suspect in the murder of 25-year-old sex worker Kelen Santos, whose burned body was found in January.

A video captured a fight between women, purportedly sex workers, in Tlalpan, Mexico, with onlookers encouraging them.

The Kenya Forest Service denies allegations that forest rangers are engaged in sex-for-firewood transactions in Mt Elgon Forest, stating no evidence supports these claims.

Thiago Henrique Fernandes da Silva Felix, a former municipal civil guard in Teresina, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman after refusing to pay for a sex service.

The trial of Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has begun in Oslo, where he faces accusations of rape and domestic violence.

The article features an interview with a psychosexual therapist discussing various aspects of modern love and sexuality in the Czech Republic, including the complexities of sexual preferences and the issues surrounding sexual violence.

The court has released additional evidence in the case of Anneli Auer and Jens Ihlen, including photographs of scars discovered under ultraviolet light, which prosecutors claim link them to sex and violence crimes against children.

Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess, emotionally denied allegations of rape during his trial, stating that the videos in question were misinterpreted.

Kim Dae-yong, co-representative of the joint committee to prevent the demolition of the old sex disease management office in Dongducheon, emphasized the ongoing struggle against state violence in a press conference, marking 525 days of protest.

A former assistant of Jeffrey Epstein reveals that pictures of Crown Princess Mette-Marit were used to lure new victims for sexual abuse.

The article discusses Barrie Kosky's production of Dmitri Shostakovich's 'Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk' at the Komische Oper in Berlin, highlighting themes of sex and violence.

Jenný Valberg, team leader at Bjarkarhlíð, highlights the alarming situation where women had to serve eighty clients involved in sex work over a span of three days, emphasizing that prostitution is a form of sexual violence and victims are in a very vulnerable position.

The trailer for the third season of Euphoria reveals more sex, drugs, and violence in the characters' lives as they navigate challenges five years after high school.