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

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

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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.

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Because let's face it: You can only have so many cases of foxes guarding the hen house until you know that contempt for women's sexual rights is threaded through the leadership as well as the rank and file.

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With a more liberal Democratic speaker in place, who is now doing time in federal prison, Romney had no place to hide as hot-button issues such as stem cell research, the morning-after pill and various bills on sexual orientation rights escaped the legislature and made it onto his desk.

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Several incidents of human rights abuse and sexual violence were reported associated with these expulsions as well, according to the United Nations.

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