SEXUAL

UN: Sexual violence in conflicts with dramatic upsurge in 2023

Published on: April 23, 2024
16:52

United Nations, Apr 23 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations (UN) recorded a dramatic upsurge in sexual violence in conflicts in 2023 by chacking 688 cases, the Special UN Representative Pramila Patten assured on Tuesday.

DPRK accuses Japan again of sexual slavery

Published on: November 29, 2023
12:37

Pyongyang, Nov 29 (Prensa Latina) The Rodong Sinmun newspaper reiterated on Wednesday that Japan must respond for the system of sexual slavery to which hundreds of thousands of Korean women were subjected during the colonial period.

UN to prevent exploitation, abuse, sexual violence against children

Published on: November 18, 2023
07:38

United Nations, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) The World Day to Prevent Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence against Children on Saturday recalls the risks faced by minors in emergency situations.

Sexual health, wellbeing and rights promoted on digital platforms

Published on: September 4, 2021
12:11

Havana, Sept 4 (Prensa Latina) Professionals and activists across the globe on Saturday are celebrating the World Sexual Health Day with an appeal to promote all people's wellbeing and rights, also in the digital space.

Uruguay prevents sexual exploitation of minors

Published on: September 1, 2021
12:04

Montevideo, Sept 1 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan Children and Adolescents Institute (INAU) on Wednesday prevented the sexual exploitation of minors with the signing of an agreement with the Ministry of Tourism, in view of the upcoming tourist season.

Biden calls on NY Gov. Cuomo to resign over sexual harassment charge

Published on: August 4, 2021
07:18

Washington, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo faced mounting pressure Tuesday to resign, including from President Joe Biden and other onetime Democratic allies, after an investigation found he sexually harassed nearly a dozen women and worked to retaliate against one of his accusers.

WHO calls to prioritize women’s sexual and reproductive health

Published on: May 7, 2021
07:47

Geneva, May 7 (Prensa Latina) Giving priority to sexual and reproductive health, of both women and girls, is today´s greater commitment and support for the work of midwives, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported.

NEWS