sexual abuse

'We believe you': Knesset expands free legal aid to sexual assault victims

MK Michaeli: It's time to stop abandoning victims. The state has an obligation to help victims of sexual assault receive the recognition and justice they deserve.

Last three defendants in Lev Tahor cult abduction case sentenced to over ten years in in prison

Lev Tahor is a secretive group and little is known about its inner workings, and adheres to extreme interpretation of Jewish law that shields members from the outside world.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
11/07/2024

NY State Bar Association hosts webinar on Hamas's use of sexual violence

Over 220 bar members attended the event, featuring Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy from the Civil Commission on October 7th Crimes against Women and Children, and former NYSBA president Richard Lewis.

02/07/2024
 Former US president Donald Trump attends his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments

'Difficult to watch': Donald Trump urges people to watch October 7 film

Trump wrote that the documentary was 'incredibly difficult to watch because, sadly, it graphically portrays the death and destruction that Hamas has unleashed.'

While we believe Israeli women, the world must believe them too

When women come forward as survivors of sexual assault and gender-based violence, they are usually met with support and sympathy - victims and survivors of Oct. 7 have not been treated with humanity.

By MARCY GRINGLAS , MEREDITH JACOBS
19/06/2024

'Being in captivity means having no control': Ex-hostage meets with VP Kamala Harris

Vice President Harris screened Sheryl Sandberg's film "Screams Before Silence" and spoke to released hostage Amit Soussana.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
18/06/2024

VP Harris launches initiative providing support for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence

Vice President Kamala Harris launched 'Dignity in Documentation Initiative,' addressing global conflict-related sexual violence and supporting survivors through UN efforts and leadership programs.

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