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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Nearly one-third of women worldwide faced partner or sexual violence: WHO

Nearly one in three women totalling about 840 million around the world have experienced intimate partner or sexual violence in their lifetimes, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a new report. Released on Wednesday, it also found 316 million women and girls aged 15 and older were subjected to physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner over the past year.
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fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

50 years after Willowbrook lawsuit, disabled people are still at risk, advocates say | amNewYork

Legacy of Willowbrook prompts ongoing fight for adequate funding and staffing for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to prevent neglect.
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fromSFGATE
5 months ago

'Who's going to rescue the rescuer?': Former Yosemite worker speaks out

Underfunding and staffing issues threaten emergency services in national parks, jeopardizing response effectiveness.
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