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Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority is rolling out "Soro Soke" (Speak Up), a bold new campaign to fight sexual harassment on public transport. The initiative puts safety first with QR code reporting, increased surveillance, and support from transport unions across the city.
After journalists broke their silence on social media, Colombia's Prosecutor General launched criminal investigations into workplace harassment at major news outlets. The nationwide reckoning is bringing protection and accountability to an industry long plagued by abuse.
Researchers at Mount Sinai just published the first practical guide helping radiation doctors identify and protect female sexual organs during pelvic cancer treatment. This groundbreaking study addresses a gap in care that's left women's sexual health largely invisible in cancer treatment planning.
A simple yellow-orange-red alert system created at one Oakland restaurant has virtually eliminated severe harassment of servers and spread across the country. What started as one chef's response to a shocking incident now protects workers nationwide.
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 app-based therapy called mylovia is giving women struggling with sexual dysfunction real relief—without the need for a specialist appointment. The randomized trial of 252 women showed results as effective as face-to-face therapy.
A major sportsbook is taking action to protect athletes from threats and abuse tied to betting outcomes. BetMGM's new zero-tolerance policy will permanently ban customers who harass players, coaches, or officials.
Thousands of Australian military sexual violence survivors bound by non-disclosure agreements can now share their stories at a landmark inquiry. The decision ends years of forced silence and opens the door to meaningful systemic change.
British actor Ray Winstone intervened when he witnessed a director inappropriately touching his female co-star during filming. His stand against workplace harassment shows how speaking up can protect vulnerable colleagues.
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.
Telangana's Chief Minister ordered immediate compensation for sexual assault victims from marginalized communities through a new "Green Channel" system. The historic policy meeting also revealed major gains in housing and education for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe families across the state.
Female jazz musicians in France are speaking out about sexual violence and sexism in their industry, demanding real change. These brave artists are working together to create a safer, more equitable music scene for the next generation.
A Cairo woman's courageous decision to record and report harassment has ignited vital conversations about supporting victims who speak up. Despite a recent court acquittal, her actions demonstrate the power of refusing to stay silent.
A couple who write about e-commerce will receive $56 million after eBay executives orchestrated a shocking harassment campaign against them in 2019. Justice prevailed as seven former employees faced criminal charges and the company took full responsibility.
Australia just made it impossible for health practitioners with sexual misconduct findings to hide their past. Over 100 are now permanently listed on a public register patients can search before appointments.
Paris is taking sweeping action to protect children after suspending 78 school staff members this year, including 31 for suspected sexual abuse. The city's new mayor has pledged €20 million and zero tolerance to completely overhaul safety systems.
When Deepak Kumar saw a mob harassing his 70-year-old neighbor over his shop's name, he didn't look away. His brave stand sparked police action to protect religious harmony in Uttarakhand. ##
Educator Brittany Piper asks lecture halls to stand if they know a survivor. What happens next reveals how many cases go unreported and unpunished.
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.
San Francisco just reported major drops in sexually transmitted infections, with syphilis cases falling 24% in one year. A groundbreaking antibiotic treatment is changing the game for sexual health.
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