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As Trump meets with India’s Modi, Bangladesh demands attention
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From escaped child bride to artist: why one Ghanaian painter puts women at the centre of her work
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Church risks further crisis if it doesn't act, says ex-child abuse inquiry chair
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UK family tell of nightmare of bloodstained, sex toy-filled holiday rental
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Mace alleges sexual abuse, rape in stunning House floor speech
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Care workers mistreated despite UK government efforts to tackle abuses
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Manchester theatre suspends Dolly Parton musical over homophobic abuse
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Revelations of Israeli spyware abuse raise fears over possible use by Trump
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Dolly Parton musical halted over 'homophobic abuse'
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US Funding Cuts Are Helping Criminals Get Away With Child Abuse and Human Trafficking
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International Criminal Court opens inquiry into Italy over release of Libyan warlord
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The growing problem of child homelessness in the US
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International Criminal Court opens inquiry into Italy over release of Libyan warlord
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Your New Favorite Sex Toy Might Be a Drugstore ‘Egg’
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DOJ ordered review of ‘gender ideology’ compliance at child safety authority
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Ex-bishop admits sexually abusing boy
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