Women and girls
Coverage of Women and girls in the Nexus archive.
- Man who raped women and girls to 'teach them a lesson for being out late at night' could be freed from jail
A man who raped women and girls to 'teach them a lesson for being out late at night' could be freed from jail. The article highlights his criminal actions and potential release.
- Lula’s Social-Media Decrees Advance in Brazil as the Opposition Fights Back
President Lula signed decrees in Brazil making digital platforms administratively responsible for removing illegal content after an out-of-court notice. A second decree mandates dedicated channels and faster removal of harmful content targeting women and girls.
- Public left wondering if they could be among 652 victims of Saanich, B.C., voyeur
A man in Saanich, B.C., secretly filmed hundreds of women and girls in public spaces and their homes over six years, leaving most victims unaware they were targeted.
- Imam who sexually abused women and girls as young as 12 after convincing them he had magical powers that could cure cancer is jailed
An imam has been jailed for sexually abusing women and girls as young as 12 after convincing them he had magical powers to cure cancer. The victims were deceived into believing the imam's false claims, leading to their exploitation. The imam's actions resulted in severe harm to his victims.
- Dutch police urge victims of 'international sextortion campaign' to come forward
Dutch police have warned that dozens of women and girls were coerced into degrading sexual acts on camera in multiple countries as part of an international sextortion campaign. Authorities are urging victims to come forward to address the criminal activity.
- Another council faces backlash for turning off street lights overnight as it aims to save £270K-a-year - despite fears more women and girls will be put at risk
A local council is facing backlash for turning off street lights overnight to save £270,000 annually, despite concerns that this may increase safety risks for women and girls.
- Men Are Buying Hacking Tools to Use Against Their Wives and Friends
Men are using Telegram groups to share nonconsensual images and engage in abusive activities such as buying spyware.