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The article reports, “What else can we say when one out of every three Native American women report they have been raped, or that an attempt has been made to sexually brutalise them? That is more than 2.5 times the national average.

The article reports, “Before a packed crowd of about 300 domestic violence prevention professionals and others, Steinem said that women’s rights have progressed greatly during her 78 years.”

The article reports, “Of the estimated 19,000 reported sexual assaults and rapes in the armed forces last year, the majority were actually committed against men.

The article reports, “Students have, in fact, launched several efforts to bring awareness and to prevent child sexual abuse in the aftermath of Jerry Sandusky’s crimes. Sandusky was convicted earlier this year on 45 counts of sexual crimes against children. He awaits sentencing.”

The article reports, “Rainbowdance gathers children, teachers and parents around a parachute for one hour for the purpose of enhancing social empathy, self-confidence and self-regulation.

The article reports, “A coalition of gender activists and social entrepreneurs from Africa gathered in Nairobi on Tuesday for a three-day summit to kick-start a new campaign against all forms of sexual violence against women.” View the full article at: http://allafrica.com/stories/201208300013.html