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Sexual assault survivors can now track their rape kits in most states

Amanda Hernández

September 12, 2023 |

The 19th |

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Response Location: United States

States across the United States are implementing online portals for tracking sexual assault kits through the testing process. These systems are proven to reduce the massive backlogs of kits and ensure timely processing.

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A digital refuge for male survivors of sexual abuse

Yusuf Adua

August 29, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Ibadan, Oyo State

Boys Without Borders provides boys who experienced sexual abuse with a support system and educational resources to help them overcome social and mental health issues they may be facing. With the group’s 65 student volunteers, they have helped more than 2,500 boys since launching in 2020.

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Survivors unite against the blade for female genital mutilation

Peace Oladipo

June 18, 2023 |

Prime Progress |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Ekiti

The Balm in the Gilead Foundation (BIGIF) gathers survivors of female genital mutilation to become advocates in their community for the end of the practice. BIGIF has over 300 volunteers across the country and has reached over 100 women and girls with its messaging. BIGIF visits schools and churches, go door-to-door, hosts walks and even runs a 30-minute radio program to raise awareness and educate community members.

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Save the Boys Initiative: Tackling Sexual Abuse and Providing Support for Boys

Saadatu Albashir Muzha Kucha

June 06, 2023 |

Radio Nigeria |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

The Save the Boys Initiative provides counseling, group and family therapy, programming around mentorship and leadership, and other forms of assistance for boys who have experienced sexual abuse.

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Trafficking Victims Get Help Where It's Needed Most

Kathrin Yaromich

May 18, 2023 |

Transitions Online |

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Response Location: Czech Republic, Prague

The L’Chaim initiative consists of a group of volunteers who visit women working in prostitution to build relationships to help these women prevent sex trafficking and to help victims find a way out. During visits, volunteers educate women on their rights, raise awareness of sex trafficking, and help them understand they may be victims and then connect them with appropriate resources, serving as a liaison between “victims” and “rescuers.”

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How a new law allowed E. Jean Carroll to seek justice against Trump years later

Barbara Rodriguez

May 11, 2023 |

The 19th |

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Response Location: United States, New York

Survivors of sexual assault were instrumental in passing the Adult Survivors Act, a New York law that created a one-time window for them to file civil cases against abusers regardless of the statute of limitations. The law allowed E. Jean Carroll to file suit against Donald Trump, and it's estimated nearly 70 other plaintiffs have filed civil actions.

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How an NGO is Providing Support To all Survivors of FGM Through a Network called 'THE DAISY NETWORK'

Ishioma Appiah-Yeboah Kevin Joey Lar

April 28, 2023 |

HotFm 98.3 Abuja |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

The Women Against Violations and Exploitation (WAVE) Foundation and The Daisy Network provides support for female genital mutilation (FGM) survivors and works to put an end to FGM across the country. The Daisy Network has spread to several states and has reached more than 3,000 people through their advocacy efforts.

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Clinic Throws Survivors Of Violence A Lifeline In Nigeria's Adamawa State

Saduwo Banyawa

March 30, 2023 |

HumAngle |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Numan, Adamawa

Hope Center offers free medical services, including psychosocial and counseling services, for victims of sexual and gender-based violence. The Center also collaborates with the legal system to work to achieve justice for survivors.

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How Lagos youth friendly initiative is improving lives of young Nigerians

Tobi Awodipe

March 28, 2023 |

The Guardian Nigeria News |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

The Hello Lagos! youth center provides a safe space for youth, particularly those experiencing teenage pregnancies, issues around sexual reproductive health, substance abuse and anything else that gets in the way of youth having a healthy lifestyle. One of the Center’s program, the young moms clinic, has led to a 20% decrease in teen pregnancy and 15% of those in the program have returned to school.

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Boarding School Alumni Push for a New Kind of Abuse Investigation

Emily Belz

March 13, 2023 |

Christianity Today |

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Response Location: Japan

In an effort to uncover decades of abuse allegations at the Christian Academy of Japan, investigators began working with academy alumni who helped push the investigation forward. Over the course of several years, alumni met regularly, clocking thousands of hours of work on the case, meeting with investigators and survivors. When the final report was released in 2021, 72 cases of alleged abuse — including sexual, physical, emotional and child-on-child abuse — were uncovered over a 44 year period.

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