In 2017, after the publication of an article in The New York Times that exposed Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein as a serial sexual harasser and abuser, the #MeToo movement went viral on social media and entered the history books.

The judge said accuser Natali Tene, who alleged that the chef of forcibly groped her while posing for a selfie, had ‘significant credibility issues’.

The woman said Batali assaulted her after posing with her for ‘selfie’ photos in 2017 at a bar near a restaurant chain he co-owned; four other women have accused the chef of sexually aggressive behaviour.

A man in a viral video who stopped Olympic champion Eileen Gu from crossing an intersection in Beijing has said he just wanted to ensure her safety after online criticism.

A new report analysing nearly 9,000 messages received by high-profile women showed that Instagram didn’t act on 90 per cent of abuse sent via DMs.

The volume and severity of allegations against Prinn Panitchpakdi, a former deputy leader of the Democrat Party, have opened a debate on the relationship between men, power and sex in Thailand.

Prinn Panitchpakdi resigned as deputy leader of the Democrat Party when he was charged with sexual abuse and rape after 5 women filed complaints; 9 more women have since come forward.

Is Picasso being cancelled? The artist’s track record with women sits badly with some social media users today, forcing those who manage his legacy to defend his reputation constantly.

When the 22-year-old took part in a recent fashion show, there were rude comments about her online; others face this nastiness too, with experts saying attitudes reflect patriarchal mindset and a society valuing looks over achievements.

More than 70 current, former Canadian gymnasts call for independent investigation in hope of forcing change.

In the latest high-profile case of sexual misconduct to rock China a married doctor and medical academic who got a student pregnant has been fired from his university post after an investigation.

The country’s elite society was rocked after privileged Zahir Jaffer attacked and killed Noor Mukadam when she refused his marriage proposal.

Years of slow but steady progress for women are at risk of being pushed back as the top two presidential frontrunners fight for what they see as a crucial ‘male’ vote.

Former government aide Brittany Higgins – whose allegation she was raped by a colleague, in parliament – called Scott Morrison’s speech ‘shocking’ and offensive’.

The three-time Olympian says she made no such claims in a social media post which sparked international concerns for her well-being.

Activist says Beijing’s crackdown on feminists in recent years, coupled with male-dominated power, may push more women to fight back against oppression.

Moroccan university students have broken their silence about professors demanding sexual favours in return for good grades.

Kim Keon-hee’s comments – meant to highlight scandals dogging the ruling Democratic Party – backfire as she claims ‘conservatives make sure they pay’.

Nation sees increase in rushed nuptials while parliament committee debates Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill 2021; critics say gender equality and reduction in number of child marriages are better served by improved education, not ‘coercive law’.

Threatening package addressed to the chief executive arrives on Monday to the building at the very heart of Hong Kong’s government.

Sophia Huang, who was awarded the UK scholarship, and her friend Wang Jianbing were arrested three months ago on suspicion of ‘inciting subversion of state power’.