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The article reports, “Women and girls with disabilities remain one of the most invisible groups in the Pacific and face the highest risk of violence, a regional meeting on violence against women and girls in Nadi has heard.

The article reports, “Gavagan, now a filmmaker, was one of eight panelists who participated Friday in a discussion about young athletes who have been sexually assaulted or abused by their coaches. The panel was part of the MaleSurvivor 13th International Conference, held this year at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

The article reports, “Stella McCartney is standing up for women’s rights by creating a virtual White Ribbon badge in aid of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.”

The article reports, “Schools in Southern New England now have a new tool in the fight against bullying and teen dating violence. Educators are always looking at ways to help make learning more fun and interesting to students. And what better way than a video game?”

The article reports, “The families of thousands of girls and women who have disappeared in Mexico are spending everything they have in the search for their daughters – and for justice.

The article reports, “Thousands around the world will honor the hundreds of people murdered because of their gender identity on Transgender Day of Remembrance.” View the full article at: http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/world-remember-victims-trans-violence161112