International Men's Day 2024 | Men, Sexual Violence, & Mental Health | All The Data & Statistics You Need To Know

Finding Strength After Rape & Abuse

With the definition of ‘strength’ including ‘being physically strong’ and having the ‘capacity’ to ‘withstand great force or pressure’ this seems to include the two largest references to strength that would come in rape and sexual abuse. The physical strength of the abuser or rapist to commit their actions and the emotional strength of the survivor to overcome this traumatic experience. But we wanted to focus on the strength that is used to not only overcome the trauma, but also to continue with life after doing so…

“Bravo Madame!” | Everything You Need to Know About the Mass Rape Trial in France

Today, we wanted to discuss the trending news story about the French mass rape trial; in which 51 men are facing a maximum of 20 years in prison after being put on trial for rape by Gisele Pelicot. The 71-year-old retiree’s ex-husband has admitted to drugging her so that men – who were recruited online – could rape her whilst she was unconscious. This trial has shed light on various issues including the fact that French Senator; Melanie Vogel, proposed changing the legal definition of rape over one year ago. With the global significance and vast media coverage of this trial in mind, the Campaign team wanted to publish this article discussing everything around the trial in more detail as well as providing our thoughts on the case. If you find yourself triggered or struggling from this article, please see our Help Directory…