Now,after years of effort by gay rights groups and others, the law will include sexual orientation.

VOA: special.2009.10.31

They face an increased risk of abuse, including sexual violence and other serious rights violations.

VOA: special.2010.02.15

Those working on child protection in the region say educating families and children about sexual violence and children's rights is paramount in keeping girls safe.

VOA: standard.2010.06.29

The members of the Security Council reiterated their demand that all parties to armed conflict immediately cease completely all forms of sexual violence and all human rights abuses against the civilian population of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular gender-based violence including rape and other forms of sexual abuse.

UN: Security Council

Four UK personnel will be headquarters-based and three civilians from the Foreign Office's Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative will provide human rights and gender awareness training.

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By a 2 to 1 vote, the court of appeals said that the state's interest in investigating child sexual abuse, outweighs the minor's rights to privacy.

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