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Society USALawyers Take Hotel Chains to Court, Calling Them “Marketplace” for Sex Trafficking
Twelve top hotel chains in the United States are facing legal action as a group for profiting from sexual exploitation taking place on their premises – after thirteen women claimed they were sold for sex in hotel rooms.
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Society USA“You Are the Most Powerful Beings in the World,” New Miss Universe Tells Young Girls
The New Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi, described by the Jury as “a proud advocate for natural beauty” – is the first black woman in years to win that title. And she took the stage to promote girls' power.
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Heroes
Heroes USAShe Can’t Walk on Her Own – but Completed a Full Marathon in Her Exoskeleton
Theresa Vereline, retired Army sergeant, was a one-of-a-kind competitor at this year’s New York City Marathon: after running 26.2 miles through all five boroughs, she became the first paralyzed citizen in the United States to complete a marathon.
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Society USATask Force Founded to Protect Native American Women and Children from Crimes
In the United States, Native American women and girls have experienced violence in outrageous rates. Calling their situation “heartbreaking”, President Donald Trump has stepped up and launched a task force to help protect indigenous women and children.
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Society CongoLook How Strong We Are, Assault Survivors Show on Catwalk in Congo
15 sexual violence survivors from Congo showcased their solidarity in a special way this year: they modeled at a show in the capital city of Kinshaa, representing their strength and yearning to end violence against women.
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Society United KingdomThey Buy Houses, Fix Them – and Rent Them Out for Cheap
A new investment fund has launched in Britain, aimed at fighting domestic abuse as well as the nation’s shortage in housing: it buys and refurbishes safe and secure homes, and rents them out to vulnerable women and their children.