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After surviving childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence, Palmira de Sá now helps other survivors heal through faith-based advocacy in Angola. Her story of forgiveness and recovery is featured on the Faith Without Frontiers podcast.
Pope Leo XIV urged Spain's Catholic Church to provide reparations and adopt a "culture of care" for survivors of clergy sexual abuse. His call comes as Spain launches an innovative government-backed reparations system to help survivors heal.
A groundbreaking South African program is transforming how survivors with intellectual disabilities navigate the justice system after abuse. What started with one prosecutor's chance in the 1990s now helps dozens of vulnerable survivors find their voice in court.
A North Carolina woman confronted her abuser in court and forgave the father who tortured her for years. Now she's speaking out to help other survivors know it's never their fault.
Tasmania will introduce new laws allowing abuse survivors to hold institutions accountable, even when abusers weren't formal employees. The change closes a legal gap that prevented survivors from seeking compensation from churches and other organizations.
Pope Leo XIV met with abuse survivors and Spanish church leaders, demanding accountability and real healing pathways. His historic visit included Spain's first-ever papal address to parliament, where he called for compassion on migration and AI ethics.
A new Boston film tells the story most movies skip: what happens after sexual assault when survivors reclaim their agency. "The Prince Charming Theory" was created by an all-women team and partners with a crisis center to support real survivors.
A childhood trauma survivor is crowdfunding to adapt her healing story into a major film after a Hollywood producer showed strong interest. Avonley Lightstone's memoir "Strength of Scars" could bring hope to countless survivors worldwide.
An Illinois photographer is turning survivors' pain into beautiful art through a powerful new initiative. Emily Donohoe's "Through Purple Eyes" project creates custom canvases honoring resilience while building community among survivors.
Beth Heinrich, 86, received an emotional public apology from the Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane for abuse she suffered as a teenager and decades of being dismissed by church leaders. Her seven-decade fight for justice ended with tears, an embrace, and a message of hope for other survivors.
Hundreds gathered in Ann Arbor for the 48th annual Take Back the Night rally, where survivors shared healing journeys and a community united behind the message "your story matters." The event transformed pain into power through marches, speeches, and a candlelight vigil that reminded survivors they're believed and supported.
Military sexual violence survivors in Australia can now speak freely about their experiences at an upcoming inquiry after the government waived all non-disclosure agreements. The move comes after years of campaigning by survivors who were legally silenced after reporting abuse.
A new mobile app in India is making it safer and easier for abuse survivors to get mental health and legal support. Founded in Bengaluru, iDare connects vulnerable individuals to therapists and legal advisors through private chat, calls, and email.
After Cindy Clemishire refused a $25,000 settlement to stay silent about her abuse, she helped change laws across America. Now multiple states are banning the legal agreements that protected abusers for decades.
A domestic violence survivor's cluttered yard became a symbol of her past trauma—until volunteers from across Ocala spent Good Friday clearing 13 years of debris and restoring her hope. Emily now stands proudly in her childhood home, financially independent and raising two children on her own.
Lizzie Hershberger survived sexual abuse in her Amish community and refused to stay silent. Now her story is helping countless others find their voice through a powerful PBS documentary.
After three years in captivity enduring conflict-related sexual violence, 28-year-old Daniil from Donetsk is now helping other male survivors access support and break the silence. His advocacy work with UN agencies is changing how communities recognize and help male victims of wartime trauma.
A 73-year-old abuse survivor is turning unimaginable trauma into a global call for education and empathy. Her message: changing mindsets is the key to ending sexual violence.
Text and chat hotlines are making it easier and safer for domestic violence survivors to reach out for help, especially when a phone call could put them in danger. New research shows trained advocates are using emojis, careful phrasing, and personalized safety planning to provide life-saving support through screens.
Horizon Health is inviting cancer survivors to don capes and celebrate their strength at a free luncheon on June 5. The "Super Survivor" event honors National Cancer Survivors Day with food, prizes, and community support.
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