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June 12, 2025 Dispatches

UN Panel Finds Guatemala Responsible for Forcing Girl into Unwanted Pregnancy, Motherhood

Landmark Ruling Highlights Systemic Failures in Protecting Girls from Sexual Violence

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February 18, 2025 News Release

Guatemala: Failed Response to Sexual Violence Against Girls

Inadequate Health Care, Education, Social Security, Justice for Young Survivors

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December 12, 2024 Dispatches

Ukraine Parliament Adopts Bill on Legal Status of CRSV Survivors

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November 25, 2024 Report

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November 6, 2024 Dispatches

Bogotá Global Meeting Should Commit to Ending Sexual Violence in Schools

Governments Should Announce Concrete Measures to Prevent and End Scourge

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Moroccan Court Overturns Landmark Marital Rape Conviction

Strengthen Laws on Violence Against Women

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Statement to the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child

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September 23, 2024 Commentary

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Enforce Laws Against Sexual Abuse, Including in Workplace

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Ecuador: Slow Progress to End Sexual Violence in Schools

Accelerate Measures to Prevent Abuses, End Impunity

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Olympics: Abuse in Indian Wrestling Exposes Need for Global Hotline

New Report Reveals Need for Reforms Ahead of India’s Bid for 2036 Olympics

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