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October 9 is 2015 International Day of the Girl Child
Since 2012, the United Nations has been announcing one day deemed the International Day of the Girl Child. The day highlights girl’s human rights, gender inequalities, discrimination and abuse around the world. This year, it is on October 9, and the US Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria is hosting an event. The event, which begins at…
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Department of Justice Gives $8.5 million to Prevent On-Campus Sexual Assault
The US Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) has given $8.5 million in grants to help with prevention and investigation into instances of campus sexual assault, domestic abuse, dating violence and stalking. These grants have been awarded to institutions of higher learning across the country. In total, 27 grants were awarded. Bea…