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On Monday, three hundred prominent actresses, female agents, writers, directors, producers and entertainment executives announced the campaign called Time's Up.

As more victims of sexual harassment and assault continue to come forward in the wake of the "Me Too" movement, organizations that provide support to survivors are finding themselves unusually busy. They are feeling the ripple effects of the recent wave of allegations against high-profile men in media, entertainment, and other industries.

From the rise of the #MeToo movement to numerous new laws on violence against women and the conviction of the "butcher of Bosnia" for war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity, including sexual violence, this timeline is a selection of some of the noteworthy moments for women's rights and gender equality from around the world this year.

Combating sexual harassment and violence among pupils requires teachers to be vigilant on and offline, according to the British government’s long-awaited guidelines for schools and colleges.

Spearheaded by Chicago nonprofit Options for Youth, the "What’s Up With Manhood?" program aims to redefine stereotypical images of masculinity in an effort to promote healthy relationships and choices, as well as instill a sense of responsibility.

Like the "problem that has no name," the disquieting malaise of frustration and repression among postwar wives and homemakers identified by Betty Friedan more than 50 years ago, this moment is borne of a very real and potent sense of unrest. Yet it doesn't have a leader, or a single, unifying tenet. The hashtag #MeToo, which to date has provided an umbrella of solidarity for millions of people to come forward with their stories, is part of the picture, but not all of it.