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Published on 04:47 GMT

UK campus sexual abuse suspect released from jail

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Accusations against 21-year-old Saif Al-Khafaji began last year when students at Eastern Kentucky University claimed he'd harassed and stalked them. EKU police cited Al- Khafaji on April 15, 2024. According to the citation, at …

Source: Lex 18 - Kentucky - Label Pending
Published on 16:54 GMT

Ex-Mac Saturn keyboardist pleads guilty in federal child porn case

The former keyboardist for the Detroit band Mac Saturn pleaded guilty Tuesday in a federal child pornography case that surfaced right before the fast-rising rock group was to go on a national tour earlier this year. Evan Mercer pleaded guilty to sexual …

Source: Detroit Free Press - Michigan - Label Pending
Published on 19:01 GMT

Texas raises alarm over rising number of unaccompanied children at the border

First, there was the video of a two-year-old girl who crossed the border alone, clutching a piece of paper with a phone number written on it. The video, captured at the end of last month, shocked many. Days later, a new video surfaced showing a coyote — a …

Source: El País - Center-left
Published on 11:33 GMT

Telegram has now teamed up with UK child safety group

The decision comes several months after the platform’s CEO was arrested in France for shortcomings in content moderation. Messaging platform Telegram has opted to join the UK’s Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to proactively prevent child sexual abuse …

Source: Silicon Republic - Neutral
Published on 04:41 GMT

Alan Jones is rocked by a death close to home - as explosive details of sexual abuse allegations against him are ...

EXCLUSIVE Alan Jones was privately mourning the loss of his brother Bob when he was charged with indecently assaulting young men he encountered during his decades-long radio career. Daily Mail Australia can reveal Jones had been quietly caring for his …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on 18:57 GMT

Cornwall man sexually assaulted child while he was a teenager

A Cornwall man who abused a child as young as five for several years has been jailed over a series of abhorrent child sex offences. Kieran Firth, 37, appeared at Exeter Crown Court this afternoon (Wednesday, December 4) for sentencing. He had denied the …

Source: Cornwall Live - Label Pending
Published on 20:12 GMT

Bills would end all transgender access to female sports, spaces

CHEYENNE — Two bills headed to the Wyoming Legislature’s 2025 general session, sponsored by a Republican legislator, aim to restrict transgender people’s access to female-only spaces and collegiate sports teams. Rep. Martha Lawley, R-Worland, said it’s …

Source: The Sundance Times - Wyoming - Neutral
Published on 14:06 GMT

Trial Underway In Father’s Child Sex Abuse Trial

NEW BOSTON, Texas–A Texarkana man accused along with his wife of sexually and physically abusing a number of young children is on trial this week at the Bowie County courthouse in New Boston. Cody Blake Barnes, 32, and his wife, Brittany Michelle Barnes, …

Source: TXK Today - Texas - Neutral
Published on 21:17 GMT

Long Island Catholic diocese finalizes $323M settlement for child sex abuse victims

A years-long legal battle between Long Island’s Catholic diocese and hundreds of alleged sex abuse victims came to an end Wednesday, with a bankruptcy judge in Manhattan approving a plan that finalizes a $323 million settlement. As part of the settlement, …

Source: New York Daily News - Neutral
Published on 11:50 GMT

Rising against the odds, how Vishali Kola is advocating for child safety

This is the remarkable story of a woman who defied all odds, including the trauma of physical abuse, to take control of her life and choices. Vishali Kola’s journey of coming into her own in her 30s, making a mark as a fashion designer and establishing an …

Source: YourStory - Neutral
Published on 14:46 GMT

Child rape victim files claim against Federal Way Public Schools

A former Totem Middle School student discusses her experiences with Glenfield Watkins, telling FOX 13 Seattle: "So many people had the opportunity to ask if there was something wrong, but since Mr. Watkins was quote-unquote ‘a nice guy,’ they didn…

Source: FOX 13 Seattle - Washington State - Uncategorized
Published on 14:55 GMT

Telegram tackles child abuse images after founder’s arrest

LONDON - Messaging app Telegram will deploy new tools to prevent the spread of images of child sexual abuse after teaming up with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), the UK-based charity said on Dec 4. The social media platform, which claims to have more …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on 20:12 GMT

Michigan gymnastics photographer sentenced for child pornography

Oak Park tenants left without heat, Belle Isle Conservatory reopens and more top stories Oak Park tenants left without heat, Belle Isle Conservatory reopens and more top stories 04:00 (CBS DETROIT) — A Royal Oak youth gymnastics photographer was sentenced …

Source: CBS 62 Detroit - Michigan - Neutral
Published on 19:36 GMT

Survivors left in limbo as ministers narrowly miss deal to compensate child abuse victims

Abuse survivors are facing further delays to redress payments after negotiations over how to fund compensation for victims of sexual abuse in sporting institutions stalled. State and territory governments have been under pressure to step in to fund the …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral
Published on 13:49 GMT

Courier Journal project investigates child sex abuse by Kentucky coaches

A rash of Kentucky school coaches facing charges of improper sexual conduct with players and other students led The Courier Journal to examine how often the cases happen in the commonwealth and what's being done to stop them. Through an extensive …

Source: Courier-Journal - Kentucky - Neutral
Published on 18:45 GMT

Man charged after video allegedly shows sexual contact with child and dog

DRIGGS — A 42-year-old man is facing felony charges after a woman told police she found a video of him having sexual contact with a child and a dog. Evan Mark Shelline was charged with two counts of felony sexual exploitation of a child. One of the charges …

Source: East Idaho News - Neutral
Published on 18:18 GMT

Grant for children with disabilities, One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals: Seacoast health news

Wentworth-Douglass grant provides $30K for children with disabilities DOVER – Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has awarded a $30,000 community benefit grant to Reach for the Top, a family-centered outpatient occupational, physical, and speech therapy service …

Source: Foster's Daily Democrat - New Hampshire - Neutral
Published on 16:02 GMT

Teachers to testify in police officer’s serial child rape case

NEWS Teachers of one of the children of a police officer formerly stationed at Greece’s Parliament and accused of serial child rape and incest have been summoned to testify in an investigation aiming to determine any potential responsibility on their part …

Source: Kathimerini - Neutral
Published on 17:23 GMT

Media forum in Senegal calls for bold action to combat violence against women and girls in Africa

The Minister of Family Affairs and Solidarity of Senegal, Maimouna Diye, has called for bold and sustained interventions, along with increased financing, to address violence against women and girls in Africa. Speaking at the Media Forum on Combating …

Source: Joy FM - Label Pending

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 15:33 GMT

South Africa: The 23rd Southern Africa and Indian Ocean States Regional IHL Seminar

The Seminar was chaired by the government of Malawi and included representatives from Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Mozambique, South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles. The seminar focused on the implementation of IHL and the …

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 15:33 GMT

China: Experts discuss paths to bring peace and stability in Africa

Patrick Youssef, ICRC Regional Director for Africa who is on a visit to China, in his keynote address briefed the participants about the current humanitarian situation in the continent including Sudan, Ethiopia and Somalia. He updated the audience about …

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 15:33 GMT

South Africa: Global Military Personnel Identification Conference

Launched in late 2023, the Central Tracing Agency’s Military Personnel Identification Project (MPI) is a 3-year initiative led by the African Centre for Medicolegal Systems (ACMS) in Pretoria, South Africa. It brings together State armed forces from around …

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 18:08 GMT

Lawrence earns perfect score on Municipal Equality Index

The Human Rights Campaign, in partnership with the Equality Federation Institute, has issued its 2024 Municipal Equality Index, a national benchmarking tool designed to inform municipal officials, policy makers and business leaders on how well cities …

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 17:08 GMT

AG Reyes and a Coalition Urge Secretary Blinken to Refrain from Multinational Plastic Regulation

December 4, 2024 SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH—Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined ten attorneys general on a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Under Secretary Jose W. Fernandez to urge the federal government to refrain from “negotiat[ing] …

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 14:48 GMT

President Lai attends state banquet hosted by President Hilda C. Heine of the Marshall Islands

TAIWAN, December 3 - President Lai attends state banquet hosted by President Hilda C. Heine of the Marshall Islands President Lai attends state banquet hosted by President Hilda C. Heine of the Marshall Islands On the evening of December 3 local time ( …

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 11:56 GMT

Government calls on all citizens to join hands in the fight against Gender-based Violence and Femicide (GBVF)

16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women And Children: advancing collective action to end GBVF Government calls on all citizens to join hands in the fight against Gender-based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) as the nation marks 16 Days of Activism …

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Published on November 30, 2024 - 16:54 GMT

OSCE human rights office condemns use of excessive force by police during protests in Georgia

WARSAW, 30 November 2024 – The action of law enforcement officials while policing peaceful protests in Georgia is of deep concern and a serious breach of the right to freedom of peaceful assembly, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human …

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 19:15 GMT

Aboriginal Alert Launches Compassion Circle, Indigenous-Led Campaign Inviting Canadians to Move from Awareness to Action

The official launch event will take place on Thursday, December 5, with support from key government and law enforcement leaders. EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, December 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aboriginal Alert, an Indigenous-led non-profit …

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 19:03 GMT

பிரான்சில் இடம்பெற்ற நாடுகடந்த தமிழீழ அரசாங்கத்தின் அரசவை அமர்வு

அரசவை அமர்வு, மக்கள் அரங்கம், இராஜதந்திர பட்டறை, கருத்தரங்கம். என நான்கு நிகழ்வுகளை மையப்படுத்தி இடம்பெற்றிருந்த இம்மூன்று நாள் நிகழ்வு COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, December 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- பிரென்சு புரட்சியின் பின்னர் …

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 15:00 GMT

Desert Star Institute for Family Planning Celebrates One Year of Community Impact Following Historic Transition

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, December 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This month marks the one-year anniversary of the transformation of Desert Star Family Planning into the nonprofit Desert Star Institute for Family Planning, led by Dr. DeShawn …

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 10:08 GMT

Adai Caddo Indian Nation recognized as an Indigenous Tribe of Louisiana

The Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society certifies the Adai Caddo Indian Nation as one of the indigenous tribes of Louisiana. BATON ROUGE, LA, UNITED STATES, December 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Adai Caddo Indian Nation is pleased …

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 08:15 GMT

Global Patient Portal Market Forecast to Reach $11.14 Billion By 2028 With 20.2% Annual Growth

The Business Research Company’s Early Year-End Sale! Get up to 30% off detailed market research reports—for a limited time only! LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Early …

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 08:00 GMT

BlueGrace Energy Bolivia & Mbombo Group Team Up with Nexus Global to Monetize Forest Capital via BGCarbon Bank

BlueGrace Energy Bolivia, a global leader in environmental initiatives, has announced a transformative partnership with Mbombo inv. Group and Nexus Global One. LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the …

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 07:46 GMT

صندوق الأمان يُطلق حملة "حلم بده دعم" بالتعاون مع "سفراء الأمان" لدعم تعليم طلابه وتحقيق أحلامهم

صندوق الأمان يُطلق حملة "حلم بده دعم" بالتعاون مع "سفراء الأمان" لدعم تعليم طلابه وتحقيق أحلامهم JORDAN, December 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- أطلق صندوق الأمان لمستقبل الأيتام حملة نهاية العام تحت شعار "حلم بده دعم…

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 05:33 GMT

Breaking Stigmas Treatment Operation Honored with Bronze Award in Human & Civil Rights at 4th Annual Anthem Awards

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Teri Rushawn Rogers, Founder/CEO of Breaking Stigmas Treatment Operation and Skid Row survivor, is proud to announce her organization's recognition as a Bronze Winner …

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 15:33 GMT

South Africa: Global Military Personnel Identification Conference

Launched in late 2023, the Central Tracing Agency’s Military Personnel Identification Project (MPI) is a 3-year initiative led by the African Centre for Medicolegal Systems (ACMS) in Pretoria, South Africa. It brings together State armed forces from around …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on December 4, 2024 - 15:33 GMT

South Africa: The 23rd Southern Africa and Indian Ocean States Regional IHL Seminar

The Seminar was chaired by the government of Malawi and included representatives from Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Mozambique, South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles. The seminar focused on the implementation of IHL and the …

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 15:33 GMT

China: Experts discuss paths to bring peace and stability in Africa

Patrick Youssef, ICRC Regional Director for Africa who is on a visit to China, in his keynote address briefed the participants about the current humanitarian situation in the continent including Sudan, Ethiopia and Somalia. He updated the audience about …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on December 3, 2024 - 23:17 GMT

The GOD'S CHILD Project Launches Miracle Match Campaign For The Holiday Season

SPONSORSHIP DRIVE PUTS FOCUS ON UNLOCKING THE POWER OF EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The GOD'S CHILD Project, a global organization dedicated to breaking the chains of …

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Published on December 3, 2024 - 23:15 GMT

M·A·C VIVA GLAM Honors World AIDS Day by Promoting HIV Testing and Prevention

VIVA GLAM Lipsticks give back 100% to charities advancing sexual, gender, racial and environmental equality NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to World Health Organization data showing a significant …

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Published on December 3, 2024 - 23:14 GMT

S.H.A.R.E. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP COMMITS TO ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP WITH PTSD FOUNDATION OF AMERICA TO SUPPORT VETERANS

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- S.H.A.R.E. Community Development Corp (SCDC), a leader in multifamily real estate development, is proud to announce its annual partnership with the PTSD Foundation of America/ …

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Published on December 3, 2024 - 22:58 GMT

Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation Celebrates 50 Years of Transformative Impact in Arkansas

Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation Hosts 50th-Anniversary Press Conference and Kicks Off Fifth Decade with Fundraising Campaign Announcement LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This month the Winthrop …

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Published on December 3, 2024 - 22:56 GMT

Ocho Sur Closed the III Ocho Sur Cup

III Ocho Sur Cup 2024 concludes with Nueva Barranca and Sanja Seca crowned champions, highlighting community and team spirit in an exciting final PUCALLPA, UCAYALI, PERU, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As planned, on Sunday, November 10, …

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Published on December 3, 2024 - 22:20 GMT

Wicked Fabulous: Small Massachusetts Based Business Focusing on the Needs of the LGBTQ Community

Wicked Fabulous, based in Hull Massachusetts, utilizes only LGBTQ designers, graphic artists, and creators to cater to the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. HULL, MA, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The holidays are here, …

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Published on December 3, 2024 - 22:07 GMT

Transform Lives This Giving Tuesday: Join OUR Arts Foundation on their Mission to Heal Through Creativity

In the spirit of generosity and community, OUR Arts Foundation is excited to initiate Giving December, a unique time for generosity inspired by Giving Tuesday. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the spirit of …

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Published on December 3, 2024 - 21:57 GMT

Court Affirms Protections for Whistleblower Employees: A Milestone Victory in Employment Rights

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a ruling by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on November 19, 2024, Justice K. Hood delivered a decisive judgment in the case CV-22-00692167-0000 of CANADIAN TRUCK WARRANTY …

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Published on December 3, 2024 - 21:30 GMT

Hill Country Animal League Kicks Off 'Santa Paws' on Giving Tuesday to Support Affordable Pet Care

Join HCAL this Giving Tuesday to make a difference in the lives of pets and families in need. BOERNE, TX, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This Giving Tuesday, the Hill Country Animal League (HCAL) is thrilled to kick off …

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