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FILE - In this Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 file photo, a marcher carries a sign with the Twitter hashtag #MeToo used by people speaking out against sexual harassment as she takes part in a Women's March in Seattle, on the anniversary of President Donald Trump's inauguration. A group of prominent U.S. foundations is launching a new fund aimed at combating sexual violence and harassment in the workplace. Organizers tell The Associated Press the fund was launched Thursday, March 14, 2019, and plans to direct most of its grants to programs led by and benefiting low-income workers, migrants and women of color. The 11 partners so far include the Ford Foundation, the Open Society Foundations, the Conrad Hilton Foundation and the NoVo Foundation. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Donors team up to expand #MeToo’s impact in the workplace

By DAVID CRARY - Associated Press

FILE - This July 29, 2018 file photo shows actress Rita Moreno, a cast member of the Netflix series &quot;One Day at a Time&quot; posing for a portrait during the Netflix portrait session at Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)

Rita Moreno on playing a sassy grandma, ‘West Side Story’

By Mark Kennedy - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, file photo, France's former Minister of Territorial Equality and Housing Cecile Duflot leaves the Elysee Palace after the weekly cabinet meeting in Paris. Duflot, also former head of the Green Party, testified Thursday Feb.7, 2019 as a witness at Paris court where six French women stand trial in a defamation lawsuit brought by a former Green lawmaker they accused of sexual misconduct 1½ years before the #MeToo movement. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)

France: Witnesses back women in post-MeToo defamation trial

By SYLVIE CORBET - Associated Press

Emma Daly, communications director for Human Rights Watch, gives an interview about her 1990 encounter with former Costa Rican President Oscar Arias, in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Daly said the former president groped her in a hotel lobby in Nicaragua in 1990 when she was working as a young journalist based in Costa Rica, bringing the number of women accusing Arias of sexual misconduct to four. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

More women come forward after Arias sexual assault complaint

By JAVIER CORDOBA and DEEPTI HAJELA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2017 file photo, French secretary of state for women's rights Marlene Schiappa delivers a speech in Chassieu, near Lyon, central France. Twelve women, journalists and witnesses go on trial Monday Feb. 4, 2019, for alleged defamation of prominent French lawmaker Denis Baupin after their accusations of sexual misconduct forced his resignation, although Baupin denied any misconduct, and Marlene Schiappa has said she would not specifically comment on the case because it's up to justice to decide. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani, File)

French women put on defense in post-#MeToo defamation trial

By SYLVIE CORBET - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 14, 2018, file photo, Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins, of San Diego, addresses members of the Senate in Sacramento, Calif. On Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, the California Legislature is opening an independent office to handle investigations of alleged workplace misconduct, including sexual harassment or discrimination. &quot;Our goals are clear: we need to protect victims and witnesses, hold perpetrators accountable, and restore employee and public confidence,&quot; said Atkins. But she added: &quot;I realize we cannot be satisfied with our progress, because this step alone will not change the culture of this building.&quot; (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

#MeToo movement was not 1-year phenomenon in state capitols

By DAVID A. LIEB - Associated Press

Former South Korean governor convicted of sexual abuse

By KIM TONG-HYUNG - Associated Press

The numbers on YouTube are very telling. Over 4 million people have already viewed "We Believe: The Best Men Can Be" a new Gillette marketing video which takes on "toxic masculinity"and his been viewed 4 million times since it was released 24 hours ago. The video has earned 99,000 likes — and 371,000 dislikes.

Everyone calm down, the Gillette ad is just fine

By Joseph Curl

In this Dec. 18, 2018 photo, sexual assault survivor Sam Gaspardo displays her &quot;HOLD ON&quot; and &quot;to infinity&quot; tattoos on her right arm in Minneapolis. The &quot;HOLD ON&quot; tattoo is in her mother's handwriting. It's to remind Sam to hold on when she's struggling. (AP Photo/Jeff Baenen)

Despite #MeToo, rape cases still confound police

By Jim Mustian and Michael R. Sisak - Associated Press

Senate investigating allegations against Sen. Kevin Ranker

By RACHEL LA CORTE - Associated Press

Investigator: Lawmaker ‘overly familiar’ with staffer

Associated Press

In this April 30, 2017, file photo, Alex Trebek speaks at the 44th annual Daytime Emmy Awards at the Pasadena Civic Center in Pasadena, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Alex Trebek, Jeopardy host, talks #MeToo truths: ‘Scary time for men’

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 15, 2018 file photo, Tyler Hubbard, right, and Brian Kelley, left, of Florida Georgia Line, and Bebe Rexha, center, perform &quot;Meant to Be&quot; at the 53rd annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. The song is nominated for single of the year for the Country Music Association Awards. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Could a pop song win a CMA? Song categories are a hard bet

By KRISTIN M. HALL - Associated Press

In this Aug. 23, 2018, photo hostess Mia Kalo mans the front door at Alon Shaya's restaurant Saba in New Orleans. Shaya, an award-winning New Orleans chef, used to head three restaurants that were part of the Besh Restaurant Group. But about a year ago allegations of sexual misconduct at several of the restaurants contributed to an acrimonious split. Now Shaya has started a new restaurant venture, Pomegranate Hospitality, with his wife which includes restaurants in New Orleans and Denver. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans restaurateur aims for inclusivity in new venture

By REBECCA SANTANA - Associated Press

Democrat Rachel Crooks talks with undecided voter Peggy Whiley, 62, in Clyde, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Crooks, who during the 2016 election accused Donald Trump of sexually harassing her more than a decade ago, is a first-time candidate trying to win a seat in Ohio's legislature. Trump has denied her accusations. (AP Photo/Angie Wang)

Rachel Crooks, Trump accuser, seeks to upset Republican Bill Reineke in Ohio state House race

By John Seewer - Associated Press

Democrat Rachel Crooks talks with undecided voter Peggy Whiley, 62, in Clyde, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Crooks, who during the 2016 election accused Donald Trump of sexually harassing her more than a decade ago, is a first-time candidate trying to win a seat in Ohio's legislature. Trump has denied her accusations. (AP Photo/Angie Wang)

Trump accuser’s election bid is about more than #MeToo

By JOHN SEEWER - Associated Press

In this May 12, 2018, file photo, 82 film industry professionals stand on the steps of the Palais des Festivals to represent, what they describe as pervasive gender inequality in the film industry, at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. The #MeToo movement has gone far beyond the movies, but Hollywood remains ground zero in a cultural eruption that began 12 months ago with the revelations about Harvey Weinstein. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP, File)

Hollywood liberals fail to focus #MeToo outrage on Democratic men

By Christian Toto - Special to The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2016, file photo, Yee Xiong sits for a photo in Sacramento, Calif. A jury has awarded more than $150,000 in damages to the California woman whose 2012 campus assault case drew wide attention. Now 26 years old, Xiong calls the verdict a 'huge win' for survivors around the world and shows that people can be held accountable, not matter how long it takes. (AP Photo/Darcy Costello, File)

‘Huge win’ for sex assault victims, says California victim

By JOCELYN GECKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2017 file photo, Indian Junior Foreign Minister M.J. Akbar, center, hugs Finland's Foreign Minister Timo Soini in New Delhi, India. Akbar has resigned amid accusations by at least 15 women of sexual harassment during his previous career as a news editor. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup, File)

Indian gov’t minister resigns, denies sex harassment claims

By ASHOK SHARMA and EMILY SCHMALL - Associated Press