Egyptian man jailed for 3 years for sexual assault in #MeToo case
Ex-student’s conviction for harassing two women is the first in a case that sparked #MeToo movement in the Arab nation.
"The #MeToo movement aims to hold accountable those involved in sexual misconduct and those who cover it up.
Zaki’s is the first conviction in a case that fuelled the movement in the Arab world’s most populous country."
Iranians break taboos with their own version of #MeToo
Decades-old sexual trauma is being unearthed in a society that rarely discusses it, but can that bring about change?
"Decades-old sexual trauma is being unearthed in a society that rarely speaks about it but can change come to fruition?
Tehran, Iran – Countless Iranians have taken to social media in recent weeks to recount their experiences of sexual abuse, bringing to the fore a topic that remained taboo for years.
Iran’s version of the #MeToo movement has seen candid accounts of sexual trauma – some dating back decades – being shared, and has already led to at least one arrest."
