sexual harassment

Actress Catherine Deneuve poses at the 70th Cannes Film Festival.

Deneuve sends a dated message of empowerment

The legendary French actress Catherine Deneuve is denouncing the #MeToo movement and defending sexual freedom. The World's Sarah Birnbaum says she's stuck in a feminism of the 1960s.

Deneuve sends a dated message of empowerment
The Office, Great News, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Mad Men

That’s what she said

That’s what she said
me too

Poll: For women at work, harassment complaints fall on deaf ears

Poll: For women at work, harassment complaints fall on deaf ears
Actor Kevin Spacey at the premiere of Netflix's television series "House of Cards" at Alice Tully Hall in the Lincoln Center

Netflix dumps Kevin Spacey, police home in on Harvey Weinstein

Netflix dumps Kevin Spacey, police home in on Harvey Weinstein
This is a black and white image of a profile of Harvey Weinstein from 2012. In the space next to his face, text says "The Harvey Effect: How his fall led millions of women to talk about workplace harassment."

Sexual harassment at work is a global problem. Now, the world is finally talking about it.

Sexual harassment at work is a global problem. Now, the world is finally talking about it.
Anti-deportation protesters stand outside the White House.

'Police were not an option.' Undocumented women are now more afraid to report crimes.

If you are an immigrant woman, can you still report domestic abuse and sexual assault without fear of deportation?

'Police were not an option.' Undocumented women are now more afraid to report crimes.
Grand Canyon view

Government report reveals a pattern of sexual harassment at some US national parks

Women in some divisions of the US Forest Service and the National Park Service are coming forward with disturbing stories of sexual harassment in the work place, ending public silence about years of abuse and official neglect.

Government report reveals a pattern of sexual harassment at some US national parks
Women walking in Pristina, Kosovo.

'I’ve been grabbed, followed, yelled at, sworn at'

Since moving back to Kosovo, my birthplace, from Canada four years ago, I’ve been grabbed, followed, yelled at, sworn at, and heard all sorts of disgusting commentary about my legs, my body, my genitals, you name it, all while simply walking down the street. New research shows what Kosovar women have always known: street harassment affects women across Kosovo, regardless of geographical location, ethnicity, sexual orientation and able-bodiedness.

'I’ve been grabbed, followed, yelled at, sworn at'
Rajendra Pachauri, then chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change at the United Nations European headquarters, 2012.

A former UN climate chief's promotion has set off renewed fury over sexual harassment allegations in India

If you've been following the climate change debate for a while, Rajendra Pachauri should be familiar. He's the former chair of the UN panel on climate change. Last February, he was accused of sexual harassment by a researcher who worked at his institute in India. An internal investigation found him guilty and Pachauri stepped down. Now a new allegation has been made.

A former UN climate chief's promotion has set off renewed fury over sexual harassment allegations in India
The World

Indian dudes to Indian dudes: Respect women

What do Indian guys think about men who harass women in their country? Comedians Abish Mathew, Daniel Fernandes and others broke it down for us.

Indian dudes to Indian dudes: Respect women
The World

Indian women talk about street harassment

Eve-teasing a real issue in India, and these women have had enough. They have a message for men who think sexual harassment is their right.

Indian women talk about street harassment
Female passengers travel in the crowded ladies' compartment of a local train in Kolkata, India.

India's anti-molestation heroines now face doubt and disapproval

Six months ago, two young girls made headlines in India when a video of them fighting off three men on a bus went viral. But now, even in their own village, some people think the sisters shouldn't have fought back — and they harbor some of the same doubts themselves.

India's anti-molestation heroines now face doubt and disapproval
A Canadian radio talk show program is relaunching following the firing of former host Hian Ghomeshi, center, who is facing charges of harassment.

CBC tries to close the book on harassment and start anew with 'q'

The CBC hopes to turn the corner on an ugly episode involving a high profile case of sexual harassment in its workplace. It's relaunching its signature radio program 'q' with a new look, and a new host.

CBC tries to close the book on harassment and start anew with 'q'
Broadway in New York City

There's a campaign underway to get the sexual harassment out of showbiz

Sexual harassment is pervasive in show business, especially in the world of theater. But that doesn't make it OK — and now there's a new effort to get things in check.

There's a campaign underway to get the sexual harassment out of showbiz
 A demonstrator holds a placard as she attends a candlelight vigil to mark the first anniversary of Delhi gang rape, in New Delhi December 16, 2013.

Indian politicians are changing their attitudes toward rape

Here’s the latest hullaballoo over women’s safety and gender violence here in India: A female politician from the western state of Maharashtra recently said that women should be careful not to invite rape.

Indian politicians are changing their attitudes toward rape