Czech Republic: “For many prostitutes, social stigma is a bigger threat than a slap in the face”
This week, Kafkadesk spoke with Hana Pazderová from Rozkos bes Rizika (“Pleasure without Risk”), a Czech NGO which has beenContinue Reading
Tag: Sexual abuse
Roman Polanski wins Best Director at ‘French Oscars’, sparking outrage and walkouts
Paris, France – The Polanski case continues to divide France’s cultural scene and public opinion as the award-winning filmmaker winsContinue Reading
Polanski scandal claims heads of entire board of ‘French Oscars’ Academy
Paris, France – The entire leadership of the Césars, the most prestigious movie award ceremony in France, has resigned overContinue Reading
Vatican bans Czech priest over sexual misconduct allegations
Prague, Czech Republic – The Vatican has banned a Czech priest from practicing over allegations of sexual abuse and misconductContinue Reading
Stand-up comedian Louis C.K. coming to Slovakia and Hungary
Bratislava, Slovakia – American stand-up comedian Louis CK, known for his provocative, bawdy and salacious humor, will be performing inContinue Reading
Slovak man jailed in Scotland for rape of three underage sisters
Bratislava, Slovakia – A Slovak national has been sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment for the rape of three youngContinue Reading
Vatican envoy and Polish bishops hold conference on sexual abuse
Warsaw, Poland – The Polish Episcopal Conference was held last week in the city of Wałbrzych, in south-western Poland, withContinue Reading
Poland: Catholic priest stabbed in front of Wroclaw church
Warsaw, Poland – On Monday, a Catholic priest was attacked and knifed on the church steps in the city ofContinue Reading
Poland: Spokesman for Church sexual abuse victims forced to resign amid scandal
Warsaw, Poland – Marek Lisinki, the founder and head of the Polish organization “Have No Fear”, has been one ofContinue Reading
Hungarian Parliament speaker’s homophobic comments spark outrage
Budapest, Hungary – On Wednesday, current speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly László Kövér sparked outrage for “homophobic comments” comparingContinue Reading
Vatican sends top investigator on priesthood pedophilia to Poland
Warsaw, Poland – On Thursday, the Polish episcopate announced that Charles Scicluna, the Canadian-born Maltese archbishop and the Vatican’s topContinue Reading
Orbán’s moment, Poland’s child abuse, Czech discontent… What’s new?
Didn’t have time to read the news lately? Kafkadesk’s got you covered. Here’s our recap of what’s been going onContinue Reading
Kaczynski labels LGBT rights as foreign import that threatens Polish identity
Warsaw, Poland – Poland’s ruling party and its chairman Jaroslaw Kaczynski have found in the LGBT community a new scapegoat.Continue Reading
Slovakia’s Smer, Czech Euroscepticism and Poland’s catechism in troubled waters… What’s new?
Didn’t have time to read the news lately? Kafkadesk’s got you covered. Here’s our recap of what’s been going on:Continue Reading
Poland’s Catholic Church unveils report on pedophilia and sexual abuse
Warsaw, Poland – The Polish Catholic Church has released a report admitting that Polish clergymen have been guilty of sexualContinue Reading