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A woman with mental illness won the right to make her own medical decisions after sexual assault. The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that forcing her to continue an unwanted pregnancy would violate her dignity and freedom.
Dr. Shirley Reese, one of 14 teenage girls jailed for challenging segregation in 1963, is finally sharing her full story in an upcoming book that will shine light on a forgotten chapter of the Civil Rights Movement.
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.
Greece just passed a law protecting cancer survivors from insurance discrimination when applying for loans. The "Right to be Forgotten" means your cancer history won't define your financial future.
Cancer survivor Amanda Nerstad is now helping other Tennessee survivors heal through fitness and wellness as a program coordinator. After years of advocacy work, she's bringing her personal journey full circle.
Houston County is celebrating survivors with their annual Cancer Survivor Dinner on September 12, offering a free meal and community support. The event welcomes all cancer survivors and a guest to gather at Griffin's Chapel Church of the Nazarene.
The Good Samaritan Project is hosting its 6th Annual Cancer Survivor Tea on June 13, bringing together survivors, caregivers, and supporters for an afternoon of celebration and healing. The free event features live music, a butterfly release, and recognition of Cancer Survivor of the Year.
Cancer survivors and their supporters will row for a cause at Chattanooga's fourth annual Rock the Row fundraiser on April 25. The relay competition benefits Survivor Fitness, which offers free personal training, nutrition support, and mental health counseling to local cancer survivors rebuilding after treatment.
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.
The Acetrea Cancer Advocacy Network is inviting cancer survivors to share their journeys as part of a new campaign during Cancer Survivor Awareness Month. The initiative aims to inspire current patients and break the stigma surrounding cancer.
Communities across Alaska are throwing celebrations throughout June to honor the state's 38,000 cancer survivors with picnics, 5Ks, and music events. National Cancer Survivors Day on June 7 kicks off a month of statewide recognition showing that life after diagnosis can thrive.
Amina Bouayach, who leads Morocco's National Human Rights Council, is calling for urgent action after revealing women globally have access to just 64% of men's legal rights. Her message on International Women's Day challenges governments and communities to turn promises into real protection.
Northside Hospital's Cancer Institute treated dozens of cancer survivors to a fully-funded weekend retreat in the Georgia mountains. The program goes beyond medical treatment to help survivors rebuild their lives after cancer.
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After seven years in court, a determined LGBTI rights organization in Eswatini refuses to back down in their fight for the constitutional right to exist. Their persistence is protecting civic freedom for everyone in the kingdom.
India's Madras High Court ruled that prisoners awaiting trial can choose where they receive medical treatment, affirming that constitutional rights don't stop at prison walls. The landmark decision recognizes healthcare choice as part of the fundamental right to life.
Health City Cayman Islands created a first-of-its-kind wellness retreat for cancer survivors, offering oceanfront healing, expert guidance, and community support beyond treatment. The full-day program brought together survivors, caregivers, and medical experts to focus on thriving after cancer.
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.
Mexico is asking more than 16,000 Indigenous and Afro-Mexican communities to help shape a groundbreaking law that would protect the rights of 25.8 million people. It's the first comprehensive Indigenous rights law in the nation's 200-year history.
What started with twelve cancer survivors climbing Utah's highest peak in 1996 has become a beloved tradition that now draws 400 participants each July. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Survivors at the Summit, a testament to three decades of resilience and community.
Twenty years after beating kidney cancer that struck him at age two, Pablo Allard Méndez now dedicates his life to helping other young cancer patients as a psycho-oncologist. The Chilean survivor co-founded his country's first national network for childhood cancer survivors and works with global organizations to transform survivorship care.
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