Sexual abuse

Military defense attorney indicted over alleged sex offenses against 10 soldiers and recruits

According to the indictment, Dvir faces 10 counts that include rape, attempted rape, an indecent act by force, and multiple counts of indecent acts.

IDF female combat soldiers.
US First Lady Melania Trump delivers remarks regarding the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, from the White House, April 9, 2026.

Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection, seeks end to ‘lies,' calls for Congressional hearing

The name of Villa Baviera, formerly Colonia Dignidad, is engraved on a stone at the settlement created by German immigrants that served as a secret prison during Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship (1973-1990), on the outskirts of Parral, Chile, July 20, 2025.

Germany plans talks with Chile over site tied to cult led by abusive German preacher

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Ex-military prosecutor suspected of rape, exploiting soldiers for sex


Prime Minister's Residence security guard sexually harassed female coworkers, court finds

A security guard at the Prime Minister's Residence inappropriately touched and filmed his female coworkers without their consent, a court ruling revealed.

Security guards stand at the entrance of the then-prime minister's residence in Jerusalem, November 9, 2017; illustrative.

Church of England faces backlash over alleged leak of 200 abuse victims' information

"I have a right to lifelong anonymity under the law. This protection has now been severely compromised through no choice of my own," one of the survivors said.

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell speaks at the opening session of the Church of England General Synod, in London, Britain, February 10, 2025.

Son of Norway's crown princess charged with rape and domestic violence

Marius Borg Hoiby, stepson to Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon, could face up to 10 years in prison.

Norway's Royal Family poses for a Christmas photo in December 14, 2015.

The invisible struggle: Women exiting prostitution - opinion

Women in the sex industry are fighting for their survival. They did not choose prostitution among many choices.

A prostitute in Israel waiting for a client.

Co-author of Dinah Project to ‘Post’:‘ Blacklisting Hamas is 'historic justice’ for Oct. 7 victims

The report, released last month, called for the use of all of the evidentiary tools at the justice system’s disposal to reach indictments.

 IDF soldiers seen in the aftermath of Hamas's Nova music festival massacre in Re'im, southern Israel, on October 7, 2023.

Hamas blacklisted by UN for systemic sexual crimes on Oct. 7, puts Israel on notice

The blacklisting of Hamas is a bold, declarative, and diplomatic move, and could have practical implications, but that depends on the next steps that are taken.

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks during a High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., July 28, 2025.

UN to blacklist Hamas for conflict-related sexual violence committed on Oct. 7, towards hostages

A major player in these efforts that coalesced the evidence and built a pattern model was the Dinah Project, a group of legal and gender experts.

Homes in kibbutz Nir Oz, southern Israel, which were burned and runied during the October 7 massacre, August 7, 2025.

Former haredi school principal Malka Leifer allegedly abused 'much younger' prison inmate - report

Malka Leifer was principal of Melbourne's Addas Israel, and was jailed for 15 years for repeated sexual abuse of children in her care.

Malka Leifer, a former Australian school principal who is wanted in Australia on suspicion of sexually abusing students, walks in the corridor of the Jerusalem District Court accompanied by Israel Prison Service guards, in Jerusalem

Knesset panel meeting reveals shocking testimonies of ritual abuse on minors

Multiple women came forward to testify about the sexual abuse they suffered as victims of organized ritual abuse when they were minors during a Sunday Knesset committee meeting.

Knesset committee meeting on organized ritual abuse led by MK Pnina Tamano-Shata and MK Naama Lazimi, July 27, 2025.

We all share responsibility to report cases of domestic, sexual violence - opinion

We cannot leave the detection of distress and the act of helping solely to the authorities or professionals. Each of us carries the ability – and the obligation – to pay attention, ask, and report.

Women block King George St. in Tel Aviv in protest against government inaction concerning domestic violence