The conversation around the issue of rape is one that has been going on for a long time now but in recent times has once again taken the front burner. Hardly a day goes by without seeing a reported or alleged case of rape either on the news be it traditional news media or social…

Disgraced film producer, Harvey Weinstein who is currently facing multiple charges of sexual assault and misconduct has described himself as the "forgotten man" who no one remembers what he did for female filmmakers, The 67-year-old whose trial is due to go on trial next month also complains that his work has been "eviscerated" since he…

A newly elected Tunisian deputy appeared in court Monday over a video filmed by a woman that purported to show him masturbating in front of a school.

As the Federal Government aims to curb all kinds of criminal activities that have bogged down Nigeria’s development and also projects her before the comity of nations as endemically insecure, rape is one crime that should get its serious attention.

If you are a Nigerian parent raising children in the #MeToo Era then you need to play your part in empowering your children with the information that they need. Parents can no longer hide behind the veil of feeling awkward. At LagosMums we believe strongly that it is a parent’s responsibility to teach their children…

A year ago, The Guardian Life published a cover story titled Countering Rape Culture In Nigeria. This article was a result of the normalised rape culture in Nigeria and the #MeToo campaign which would inspire the #ArewaToo campaign and cause the conversation to be on the lips of many in the coming months. Citing the…

“Keep quiet; do what I want, you will be fine.” “Be a happy a man of God has disvirgined (sic) you.” These are the chilling words Busola Dakolo says she was told while recounting her rape at the hands of the Pastor Commonwealth of Zion (COZA) Biodun Fatoyinbo. Dakolo’s allegations have caused national outcry and…

Award-winning Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli has joined the growing list of prominent Nigerians to share their thoughts on the rape allegation by Busola Dakolo against the global senior pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo. In her Instagram post, the filmmaker said she stands with Dakolo who is the wife of Nigerian singer, Timi…

After getting kicked off the national squad, Egyptian footballer Amr Warda, accused of rampant sexual harassment, has been reinstated for the African Cup of Nations amid a heated debate about women's rights. In a scandal that emerged online last week, social media became the vehicle for driving the vexing issue which has taken on more…

Immaculate-looking flight attendants who appear unruffled by the demands of a life spent in the air are part of the slick image sold by carriers -- but Hong Kong-based workers are increasingly hitting back against sexual harassment. Female cabin crew told AFP of how they had been harassed by not only passengers but also other…

Anthony Anderson, the lead in hit ABC sitcom Black-ish, is being investigated for an alleged assault on a woman more than a year ago, Los Angeles police and US media reported yesterday. "All we can confirm is... a crime report was taken listing Anthony Anderson as a suspect. The investigation is ongoing," police spokesman Drake…

R. Kelly's management has lashed out at a campaign for the music business to dump him over his alleged treatment of women and girls, denouncing a "public lynching." The R&B singer, best known for his ballad "I Believe I Can Fly," supports the Time's Up movement for gender equality, his management said, suggesting that his…