She won the case and got her criminals behind bars becoming a feminist icon across the globe. One thing that was constant in the entire journey of her fighting was her scarf. At every court hearing, she was seen wearing one or another scarf around her neck. But one scarf that grabbed the most attention was the scarf she was wearing on the day her rapists were charged. 



Gisèle Pelicot and her scarf: Some days a shield, other days a hug

A 72-year-old woman from France, Gisèle Pelicot, was drugged and raped by 50 men and her 'sadist' husband for almost a decade. When she was to appear in the courtroom for her criminal trial, she had the option to hide her identity to get saved from victim shaming by the world.

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday (Nov 27) expressed concerns over rape cases being filed against men following a break-up between couples, calling it a "worrying trend.

‘Not always rape,’ Indian Supreme Court ‘worried’ over FIRs post breakup

The South African Police Service released the fourth quarter crime statistics for the year 2022-2023 on Tuesday. The statistics were recorded during the first three months of this year.

South Africa crime data: Murder attempt cases against women rise by 21.5% in first three months of 2023

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka appeared by video link in handcuffs at a Sydney court on Monday to seek bail after he was charged with four counts of sexual assault.

Sri Lankan batter Danushka Gunathilaka denied bail on sexual assault charges, to remain in custody

Have you ever heard of a region in the world where an emergency is declared because of rapes? It is happening in Pakistan. In its Punjab province, rape cases are so endemic that the local government has decided to declare an emergency.

With 4 to 5 rape cases daily, Pakistan's Punjab declares 'rape emergency'

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the curative petition of the two death row convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape case. A five-judge Bench of Justices NV Ramana, Arun Mishra, RF Nariman, R Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan heard the petition filed by Vinay Sharma and Mukesh Singh.

Supreme Court dismisses Nirbhaya convicts curative pleas

Last year during an assignment I met an 11-month-old baby who was brutally raped in the national capital and she had to undergo an operation, her eyes continue to haunt me.

India rape crisis: Are we part of the problem?

When Law Enforcers Dish Out 'Instant' Justice, It's An Ominous Sign For A Society.

WION Edit: Rape Cases: Punishment Versus Revenge

In a shocking incident, a three-year-old girl was raped and beheaded by two people in Jamshedpur in Jharkhand. According to police officials, her headless body was found from the Telco police station area in Jamshedpur on Tuesday night.

Three-year-old girl gangraped, beheaded in Jharkhand

Experts say a poor conviction rate may also lead to low numbers; 2015 saw Delhi report the highest number of rape cases

Rapes down in Indian capital so far in 2016, claim police

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