All posts tagged "world"

  • south korea
    Me and my (porn) shadow: ‘spycam’ epidemic seizes S.Korea

    By Beh Lih Yi | Thomson Reuters Foundation The spy camera phenomenon has reached such epidemic proportions in South Korea, that tens of thousands of women have taken to the streets to march for action. SEOUL, Oct...

    • Posted October 22, 2018
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  • zzzzzzzz
    One year in, #Metoo finding fresh battlefields worldwide

    By Ellen Wulfhorst | Thomson Reuters Foundation While #MeToo has opened up discussions that may have long been kept under wraps or left unaddressed, some have warned it may be going too far. NEW YORK, Oct 12 ...

    • Posted October 13, 2018
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  • bollywood
    Will Bollywood brush #MeToo claims under the red carpet?

    By Roli Srivastava and Anuradha Nagaraj | Thomson Reuters Foundation “Lots of girls looking for film breaks are abused, discriminated against and treated like prostitutes” MUMBAI/CHENNAI, India, October 4 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The first time Bollywood actress...

    • Posted October 6, 2018
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  • yyy
    British universities failing to tackle staff sexual misconduct – report

    By Sonia Elks | Thomson Reuters Foundation More than half of British women have been sexually harassed at work or a place of study LONDON, Sept 26 – British universities are failing to properly investigate sexual misconduct...

    • Posted September 26, 2018
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  • columbia
    In Colombia, victims of sexual abuse speak out after peace deal

    Hundreds of women have come forward to talk about their alleged sexual abuse during Colombia’s five decades of civil war. By Nacho Doce and Daniel Flynn | Thomson Reuters Foundation SOACHA, Colombia, Sept 20 – Yeimy sobbed with...

    • Posted September 20, 2018
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  • ssss
    Williams’ U.S. Open treatment divides tennis world

    Williams said the chair umpire treated her differently than male players during her loss to Naomi Osaka. By Frank Pingue | Thomson Reuters Foundation NEW YORK – Serena Williams’ behavior in Saturday’s U.S. Open final divided the...

    • Posted September 10, 2018
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  • rrr
    US Open accused of sexism over player baring her bra

    By Ava Meyer | Thomson Reuters Foundation Male competitors at the U.S. Open have been photographed topless in courtside chairs. LONDON, Aug 29 – The U.S. Open was accused of sexism on Wednesday after French tennis player Alizé...

    • Posted September 2, 2018
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  • SOMALIA
    Somalia’s first FGM prosecution ‘hampered’ by victim’s parents

    By Emma Batha | Thomson Reuters Foundation The case highlights the difficulties in ending the practice in Somalia which has the world’s highest rate of FGM. LONDON, Aug 23 – Somalia’s first prosecution for female genital mutilation (FGM) following...

    • Posted August 24, 2018
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  • hhh
    After #MeToo, Hollywood women seize power behind TV camera

    By Lisa Richwine | Thomson Reuters Foundation Networks are mandating women in the director’s chair, studios are running mentoring programs, and actresses are insisting on producing roles to have more control. LOS ANGELES, Aug 16  – When...

    • Posted August 17, 2018
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  • reuters
    Don’t be sexist and call me a housewife, say British women

    By Sonia Elks | Thomson Reuters Foundation Most women in Britain cannot do old-fashioned tasks, like darning and knitting, and instead see a good career as an accomplishment. LONDON, Aug 2  – Half of British women find...

    • Posted August 3, 2018
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