Abuse

Majority of women abducted in Syria sectarian violence remain missing, report finds

In 2025, the Syrian Feminist Lobby documented 82 abduction cases across the Syrian coast, western Hama countryside, and Homs. Some 10% were girls, while 90% were women aged 15 to 40.

A syrian refugee takes part in a demonstration in Athens calling for women rights on March 8, 2017.
Elderly individuals report confusion, memory decline, difficulty with orientation and sometimes even delirium, a state of acute sudden confusion

Elder fraud cases jump 61% in Israel as abuse reports rise, Welfare Ministry says

A Norwegian flag flutters over building in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.

Stepson of Norway's crown prince found guilty in rape and domestic violence trial

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot speaks in Sweden, May 22, 2026; illustrative.

France has asked prosecutor to investigate treatment of its nationals on Global Sumud Flotilla


Rescued hostage's girlfriend decries abuse suffered during Hamas captivity

Jennifer spoke to N12 about the impact of captivity on Kozlov, and shared Kozlov's thoughts during the rescue.

 Andrey Kozlov, a released hostage is escorted, after the military said that Israeli forces have rescued four hostages alive from the central Gaza Strip on Saturday, in Ramat Gan, Israel June 8, 2024.

NGO, UN agencies group alleges sexual abuse of Gazan civilians by aid workers

Alleged misconduct by aid workers include violence, exploitation and abuse, trafficking, and forced prostitution, the Global Protection Cluster stated in its report. 

 Palestinians gather to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen, amid shortages of aid supplies, after Israeli forces launched a ground and air operation in the eastern part of Rafah, as the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip May 8, 2024.

Before arrest in Russia, US soldier's relationship with Russian girlfriend turned bloody

Screaming turned to violence, with his girlfriend clawing at his face. Then she pulled a knife.

  Gordon Black, a U.S. serviceman detained in Russia, poses for a selfie in this picture obtained from social media, in an unspecified location, released on February, 2023.

Holocaust survivors: When the abused become healers - opinion

It’s easily noticeable that so many of the doctors and nurses I work with at Hadassah Medical Organization are the sons and daughters of Holocaust survivors.

 HENRIETTA SZOLD, founder of Hadassah Women’s Zionist Organization of America, speaks at the graduation of Hadassah Nursing School class of 1941. Judith Steiner-Freud is seated 4th from R, first row.

Marriage-induced insanity: Coping with the damages of a non-nurturing spouse

For true, unconditional love to exist, three elements must be present: consistent and mutual respect; trust and safety; and open, empathic communication, the author explains.

 Stress (illustrative).

Co-dependency: Why can't I stop putting others before myself?

Why do we love people who hurt us? People who cannot say "no" are suffering from co-dependency.

 SHIFT TO self-orientation.

Global efforts intensify to end female genital mutilation by 2030

Many women worldwide are mutilated every day, causing permanent psychological and physical damage as well as death to many.

 A badge reads "The power of labor aginst FGM" is seen on a volunteer during a conference on International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Cairo, Egypt February 6, 2018.

Father who raped, imprisoned daughter for 24 years may be released

Convicted rapist Josef Fritzl may soon be released from prison as his defense attorney argued Fritz’s deteriorating health means he no longer poses a public threat.

Josef Fritzl

Prison guard could face criminal charges for abuse accusation due to 'selective enforcement'

A memorandum written by the prison warden could have Moshe Toito charged as a criminal.

 Prison worker Moishe Toito

Sex offender who gave high profile interview to Hasidic comedian pleads guilty

Gershon Selinger, 41, pleaded guilty to the felony of first-degree sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 11.

 Hands in handcuffs (illustrative).