Sexual harassment
STJ minister Marco Buzzi denies new harassment accusations
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Brazil's National Justice Council (CNJ) received a new sexual harassment complaint against Superior Court of Justice (STJ) Minister Marco Buzzi on Monday (9). The judge, on medical leave since last week, messaged colleagues stating he will prove his innocence and rejecting the claims. His defense criticizes information leaks and claims lack of access to case files.
The workplace is Africa's most hazardous spot for sexual harassment, according to a GeoPoll study conducted in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt. More than half of workers in those countries reported experiencing it, with women bearing the heavier burden. The report indicates 51 percent of participants faced such harassment at work.
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First Lady Rosângela da Silva, known as Janja, stated in an interview on TV Brasil that she suffered sexual harassment twice since taking office, even with a security team. She highlighted the lack of safety for women in general and advocated combining education and strict laws to address the issue. Janja also mentioned influencing President Lula on topics like feminicide.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has decided to dismiss Antonio Hernández, Francisco Salazar's right-hand man in La Moncloa, following sexual harassment allegations against the latter. The measure, agreed with Hernández, will take effect at Tuesday's Council of Ministers. Additionally, María Jesús Montero expels him from the PSOE's Andalucía executive.