Tag: harassment
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70% of environment journalists report attacks, threats, pressure: UN
Seventy percent of environmental journalists from 129 countries, polled in March, reported experiencing attacks, threats or pressure related to their job, UNESCO said Thursday. Of those, two in five subsequently experienced physical violence, it said in a report released on World Press Freedom Day. More than 900 reporters were questioned for the poll. The UN…
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Hip hop star Megan Thee Stallion sued for harassment by cameraman
Megan Thee Stallion forced her cameraman to watch her having sex in a moving car, according to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles. Emilio Garcia says the incident, which happened on the Spanish holiday island of Ibiza, was part of a campaign of harassment that also included fat-shaming him. “Emilio should never have been put…
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English court jails first offender for ‘cyber-flashing’
London, United Kingdom – A court in eastern England on Tuesday became the first in the country to jail someone for a new cyber-flashing offence, sentencing a convicted sex offender to 66 weeks in prison. A judge at Southend Crown Court handed Nicholas Hawkes, 39, the jail term after he previously admitted to the newly designated…
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Khyber Medical University prohibits ‘intimate relationship’ between faculty, students to counter sexual harassment on campus
Khyber Medical University (KMU) has officially prohibited ‘intimate relationship’ between members of staff and students in accordance with the Higher Education Commission to put an end to harassment on campuses. Dr Brekhna Jamil, the chairperson of KMU’s harassment inquiry committee, issued the notification, stating that severe penalties will be implemented if the policy is violated…
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Tanzeela Mazhar fought for seven years to get justice against workplace harassment
After seven years of relentless struggle and facing criticism, television host Tanzeela Mazhar, a former anchor at Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) News, finally received justice in her battle against sexual harassment as she was acquitted in a defamation case filed by her harasser. Mazhar’s ordeal began in January 2017 when she bravely exposed Agha Masood…
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More than 4,000 cases of child abuse recorded in Pakistan in 2023: Report
The latest National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) report reveals another concerning figure of child abuse recorded in 2023. According to the report, Cruel Numbers 2023, a total of 4,213 children were reportedly affected by abuse of various kinds in Pakistan. This indicates that 11 children were abused everyday. The report is compiled by Sahil…
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Ali Noor says harassment ‘lies’ ruined his career
Ali Noor has finally spoken up about the sexual harassment allegations levelled against him. The singer said that the two girls who accused him of sexual harassment were not known to anyone, adding that they had some hidden reasons for making the accusations. He insists that their claims are untrue. In a recent appearance on…
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Female officer reportedly harassed by senior faculty members in Bahawalpur University
Incidents detailing the harassment of a female officer in the administration of Islamia University in Bahawalpur have been reported, following on the heels of earlier reports about female students facing the same. An application has been submitted to The Woman Ombudsman, Government of Punjab, by the female administrative staff stating clearly that the allegations of…
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‘I feel good when people say I resemble Anushka Sharma,’ Shazia Marri
In an exclusive interview with The News, former federal minister and central leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Shazia Marri, shared her perspective on various topics, from her political journey to cultural aspirations. Marri expressed her appreciation for the compliments she receives about resembling Indian actress Anushka Sharma. She stated that she feels good…
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Stalker arrested after she approached BTS’s V with marriage certificate
According to Korean media, a female stalker was arrested after she trespassed BTS member V’s residence. The woman caught the singer off-guard while presenting him with their marriage certificate. She has been arrested by authorities. Soompi reported the woman followed V into his residence’s elevator, wanting to speak with them, before she presented him with…