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A global coalition of over 100 organizations from 40 countries is calling on the World Health Organization to treat gun violence as a preventable public health emergency, not just a criminal justice issue. The movement, inspired by survivors like South African activist who lived 40 years with a gunshot disability, aims to save lives through the same public health approach that reduced tobacco deaths worldwide.
Between 2019 and 2023, special one-stop centers in Liberia provided comprehensive care to more than 225,500 women and children who experienced violence, offering everything from medical care to legal support under one roof. Social workers and survivors say these centers are finally bringing hope and justice to communities where 70% of assaults happen within families.
Researchers in Madrid developed AI that identifies trauma in voices to help victims before tragedy strikes. The breakthrough could transform helplines and doctor visits into life-saving early warning systems.
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.
When Banaz Mahmod contacted police five times begging for help before her death in 2006, officers failed to protect her. Two decades later, her story has revolutionized how 23,000 UK officers are trained to recognize and prevent honor-based violence.
After 29 years fighting domestic violence as a police officer, Vincent Hurley's rage-filled speech to politicians went viral and sparked a national conversation. Now he's working to change how Australia talks about and prevents violence against women.
Nigeria is investing in 11,000 young people through skills training, mental health support, and job opportunities to break the cycle between poverty and crime. The Safe Nigeria Initiative tackles the root causes of violence by giving vulnerable youth real alternatives.
When domestic violence victims need help after hours, volunteers in Chippewa Falls step up to answer crisis calls that can mean the difference between life and death. The Family Support Center is training more advocates after high-risk cases jumped 5% in 2025.
After nearly 100 teachers were injured in classrooms, Tasmania's government launches a three-year plan focusing on preventing violence before it starts. The $7.89 million initiative prioritizes training, support systems, and helping students who struggle in traditional classrooms.
Religious leaders across Nigeria are rewriting centuries-old practices to protect women from violence, training clergy to spot abuse and adding prevention to premarital counseling. The movement is spreading across 23 African countries, proving that cultural change happens from the inside out.
More than 100 religious and traditional leaders from 23 African countries are meeting in Nigeria to prevent violence against women and girls. Their influence is creating lasting change where laws alone haven't worked.
French lawmakers just made history by unanimously voting to end the outdated concept of "marital duty," making it crystal clear that consent is required for every intimate act, even in marriage. The groundbreaking law closes a legal loophole that allowed some courts to blame spouses for refusing sex.
A Boston hospital program that supports shooting and stabbing survivors has cut their risk of future violence by half. The findings could help cities nationwide reduce gun violence through targeted hospital interventions.
Kenya's President William Ruto launched a new plan to end gender-based violence, calling every citizen to join the fight. From parents teaching respect at home to communities breaking harmful silences, he's making it clear that protecting lives is everyone's responsibility.
When Barron Trump saw a friend being assaulted during a FaceTime call, he didn't hesitate to dial emergency services from across the Atlantic. His quick thinking helped save her life, a London court heard this week.
Jane Graham Jennings, who leads an organization helping survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, has been named Wisconsin's Hometown Hero by the State Assembly. Her work gives hope to those who need someone to believe their story.
Ghana is giving people two more weeks to turn in illegal guns without facing arrest, after thousands responded to the safety initiative. The extension runs through January 30, offering a final chance before enforcement begins.