Top prosecutor at U.N.'s highest court denies sexual misconduct claims
The Hague, Netherlands — As the International Criminal Court's top prosecutor sought war crimes charges this year against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over actions in Gaza, he was engulfed in a very different personal crisis playing out behind the scenes. Karim Khan faced accusations that he tried for more than a year to coerce a female aide into a sexual relationship and groped her against her will. He's categorically denied the allegations, saying there was "no truth to suggestions of misconduct." Court officials have said they may have been made as part of an Israeli intelligence smear campaign. Two co-workers...
Sexual harassment and discrimination claims soar at City firms, finds survey
The number of bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination claims at City firms skyrocketed between 2021 and 2023, according to new survey results by the financial watchdog.The Financial Conduct Authority said its so-called non-financial misconduct survey showed the number of allegations rose by nearly 75% in the three years covered by the survey.In 2021, firms reported 1,363 complaints, rising to 2,347 in 2023, the watchdog said, a 72% rise. The majority came from wholesale banks.Bullying and harassment made up 26% of the complaints and discrimination made up 23%.The FCA said data could be seen in a positive light, that more...
MSU holds anti sexual harassment summit
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — It seems every industry is trying to find out how to deal with the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace, and universities are no different. Dozens of specialists from the best schools in the country are using their skills to look at their own offices, labs, and classrooms to […]
Students Against Sexual Harassment Club is approved in Chadron
CHADRON – The Campus Activities Board (CAB) approved a new club, Students Against Sexual Harassment (SASH), at Chadron State College on Oct. 10. Rylee McManis of Sidney, Nebraska, SASH president, has partnered with Title IX coordinator Morgan Cullan to offer a community for students who want to spread awareness on sexual harassment.