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Local artists in Maryland are transforming domestic violence survivors' stories into visual art, giving voice to experiences that often stay hidden. The exhibit runs through October at The Market on Dover Street in Easton.
Breast cancer survivors gathered at TidalHealth's Pink Walk to share their powerful stories and remind women that early detection saves lives. Two survivors prove that advocating for your own health can make all the difference.
A new book reveals how a pregnant woman in 15th-century France pursued justice after a brutal attack, challenging everything we thought we knew about women's rights in the Middle Ages. Her story proves that even 550 years ago, survivors could fight back and be heard.
Five women diagnosed with breast cancer before age 40 wrote a book to help others navigate treatment. All proceeds support their survivor nonprofit.
Healthcare workers in NSW now have a new tool to identify and help the estimated 16,400 people trapped in modern slavery. The guide was created with input from survivors who say doctors could have helped them escape years earlier.
Four Philadelphia Eagles season ticket holders are celebrating cancer survival alongside their team this fall. Their stories of fighting through treatments to make it back to their beloved seats prove that community, family, and football can help carry us through life's toughest battles.
Former England footballer Andy Carroll received overwhelming support after publicly sharing his experience as a male survivor of sexual assault. His bravery in speaking out is helping break the silence around a topic many men face alone.
Jared Fiske will run the New York City Marathon on November 2nd to raise money for Holocaust education, inspired by his grandfather who survived the Holocaust as a young child. Mark Schonwetter has spent decades sharing his story to educate future generations.
Thousands of sexual assault survivors are finding the strength to reach out for help after following Jane Doe's story. In just one week, calls to the National Sexual Assault Hotline jumped 73%, with some days seeing double the normal volume.
A new global memorial project is bringing the stories of October 7 survivors and former hostages to life through theater, film, and art. The initiative launched with a play about a couple's love story during captivity, performed at one of Israel's most renowned theaters.
Rom El-Hai survived the 2023 Nova Music Festival attack and now travels the U.S. sharing his story to honor those who didn't make it home. Local high school students brought him to Yorktown to help their community remember.
Mikayla Matthews is giving her full Secret Lives of Mormon Wives salary to help kids facing abuse. The mom of four walked away from the show on principle and backed it up with action.