Kidnapped And Raped At Age 13, She's Finally Found Justice
Woineshet Zebene Negash of Ethiopia was abducted, raped and forced to sign a marriage contract when she was just 13. Now, 15 years later, her rights have been upheld.
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#NPRreads: 4 Of The Week's Most Compelling Stories
A rape victim who the police didn't believe. An investigation of Navy SEALS accused of beating and killing Afghan men. An in-depth look at prostitution. Plus, a profile of Little Richard.
After Global Protests, Kenyan Court Sentences 3 Men Who Raped Teen
"Liz" was found crawling out of a pit latrine, crying for help. When police doled out punishment — cutting grass at the police station — women's groups rallied. Monday they were sentenced to prison.
Report Shreds 'Rolling Stone' Rape Story, But Many On Campus Have Moved On
A review of a story about an alleged rape is the latest in a long saga for the U. of Virginia. The fraternity implicated in the story plans to sue; advocates say fewer rape victims are coming forward.
An Anti-Rape Activist Is Disturbed By 'India's Daughter'
Kavita Krishnan says the documentary, about the brutal rape and killing of a young woman in Delhi, makes some important points. But she has many criticisms, starting with the title.
The 50 Most Effective Ways To Transform The Developing World
The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has pinpointed the tools with the greatest impact, from affordable tablets for schoolkids to an electrical grid in a box.
Advocates Join Fight To Eliminate Detroit's Rape Kit Backlog
Six years ago, 11,000 untested rape kits were found in Detroit. Now nearly all of the kits have been tested, but it will cost the city millions to investigate and prosecute every case.
Japanese Tourist Allegedly Kidnapped, Repeatedly Raped In India
The 20-something student was allegedly abducted at the sacred Buddhist site of Bodh Gaya by an organized gang. After being held for weeks, she managed to escape her captors.
India's New Comic Book Hero Fights Rape, Rides On The Back Of A Tiger
Her name is Priya and she is the star of a new graphic novel in India. After she is gang-raped, her family and neighbors shun her — but then a Hindu goddess grants her special powers.
Study: Just 20 Percent Of Female Campus Sexual Assault Victims Go To Police
Justice Department research finds that women ages 18-24 who aren't enrolled in college are more likely than those who are in school to report having been assaulted.