The Oslo-based Iran Human Rights has put the death toll at 92 since nationwide protests erupted last month.
In about a fortnight, two cases concerning abuse of women have rattled India, raising questions about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s women empowerment rhetoric.
The 11 convicts in the case of gang rape survivor Bilkis Bano were released from jail on August 15 after the authorities approved their appeal for “remission of sentence”.
The administration of President Joe Biden condemns Indiana's new ban on abortions, calling it another extreme attempt by Republicans to trample women's rights.
A 13-year-old girl was raped by a police officer after she came to report a gang rape carried out against her, sparking outrage across India.
The final draft of the law includes prison terms of up to 12 years for crimes of physical sexual abuse, 15 years for sexual exploitation and nine years for forced marriage.
Chetan Kumar Ahimsa had criticised High Court Justice Krishna Dixit, saying the judge had made "disturbing comments" about the behavior of a rape victim in a previous ruling.
The football club has announced that Greenwood is suspended from training or playing with the Premier League giants after the allegations were reported on a woman's Instagram account.
Sexual harassment and bullying are rife in Australia's parliament, affecting both lawmakers and staff, a high-profile inquiry into the institution's "sexist culture" has found.
The list is surprising as it includes countries that are believed to be strong advocates of human rights.
The defence argued that R. Kelly's accusers were motivated by money to lie about his alleged sexual abuses.
The victim's family said the girl was cremated without their consent and feared she was assaulted by a priest and three crematorium workers.
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