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French lawmakers unanimously passed a bill affirming that marriage doesn't require spouses to have sex, closing a legal loophole that enabled marital rape. The historic vote puts consent at the center of all intimate relationships, even within marriage.
French lawmakers just made history by unanimously voting to end the outdated concept of "marital duty," making it crystal clear that consent is required for every intimate act, even in marriage. The groundbreaking law closes a legal loophole that allowed some courts to blame spouses for refusing sex.
The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly to define rape as sex without consent across all 27 member nations. After decades of disagreement, 447 lawmakers backed the "only yes means yes" standard that could transform how assault cases are prosecuted.
After her own rape kit was destroyed, denying her justice, Sabrina Lassegue fought back and helped pass Maryland legislation that protects evidence and tracks sexual assault kits. Her journey from 15-year-old survivor to successful advocate is now captured in the documentary "Fenice."
Labour MP Charlotte Nichols is pushing for more funding for sexual abuse support services after crediting them with saving her life following her own assault. Her advocacy comes as 14,000 survivors wait for help and two-thirds of UK rape crisis centers face potential service cuts.
Mariska Hargitay's foundation just achieved a milestone that seemed impossible. After 16 years of advocacy, every U.S. state now has laws to help clear rape kit backlogs and support survivors.
Rape survivors in the UK will now receive free legal support throughout the entire criminal justice process, helping them understand their rights and challenge invasive information requests. The £6 million program aims to shift focus from scrutinizing victims to investigating suspects.
French lawmakers unanimously passed a bill clarifying that marriage doesn't require spouses to have sex, closing a legal loophole that women's rights groups said enabled coercion. The historic vote sends a powerful message that consent matters in every relationship, including marriage.
Amanda Nguyen turned personal trauma into unanimous federal legislation, then achieved her childhood dream of becoming an astronaut. Now she's bringing her story of resilience and justice to New Zealand.
France just made history by legally erasing the outdated idea that marriage includes a duty to have sex. The new law clarifies that consent in marriage matters just as much as it does everywhere else.
A woman with mental illness won the right to make her own medical decisions after sexual assault. The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that forcing her to continue an unwanted pregnancy would violate her dignity and freedom.
French survivor Gisele Pelicot received a personal letter from Queen Camilla praising her courage after her ex-husband and 50 other men were convicted in a decade-long abuse case. The 73-year-old's decision to waive anonymity has sparked a global conversation about shame and survival.
Queensland's forensics lab has cleared a backlog of over 600 sexual assault kits and will soon resume local testing with results in just 5-10 days. Victims who once waited years for answers can now expect justice within weeks.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway successfully received a new lung at Oslo University Hospital, offering hope after an eight-year battle with a rare lung disease. The 52-year-old royal is recovering well under close medical supervision.
The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly to define rape as any sex without consent across all EU countries. The move could help millions of survivors by shifting from outdated laws that require proof of physical force.
India's Jharkhand High Court just made history by ruling that wives are not required to abandon their careers to fulfill traditional marital duties. The landmark decision recognizes that both partners in modern marriages deserve equal rights to pursue their professional dreams.
Scientists discovered a natural compound from olive oil that makes old pesticides work again against crop-destroying beetles, using 80% less chemicals. The breakthrough could save Europe's struggling oilseed rape industry while dramatically reducing farm pesticide use.
Fifteen couples who had been separated—some for more than a decade—reconciled through mediation at a family court in Dharwad, India, exchanging garlands to celebrate their fresh starts. In total, 55 marital disputes were peacefully resolved in a single day.
After enduring years of childhood abuse, Lillian Settle testified against her stepfather and saw him convicted on multiple counts of rape and child sex crimes. Today she's planning her wedding, teaching preschool, and showing others that healing is possible.
After winning a major championship, sailor Paloma Arrigo spent a week training with 4-time Olympic medalist Marit Bouwmeester in Mexico. The clinic brought together sailors of all ages to learn from one of the sport's greatest champions.
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