Military shame uncovered

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High-ranking military officials in the US vowed to implement the necessary measures to prevent sexual misconduct in the service, in view of the increasing number of sex-related cases filed by women military officers. One of the most intriguing cases currently undergoing investigation is the rape of a 12-year-old daughter of a retired army sergeant. The girl was allegedly raped by a staff sergeant and a first class private, who were charged with adultery, lying and having sex with a minor.

Investigations, Crimes against, Abused women, Sex crimes, Women military personnel

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Love Your Body events raise awareness and self-esteem

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The NOW Foundation's eighth annual Love Your Body campaign for 2005 helps raise awareness about women's health, body image and self-esteem. Activists would speak out against the unrealistic vision of Hollywood, fashion advertising and diet industries, the physical risk of silicone breast implants and tobacco products, and call for diverse and realistic images of women and girls in the media, images that help to promote good health and encourage self-esteem among women and girls.

Women, Influence, Self-esteem, Self esteem, Women's health

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Spotlight on Wal-Mart's shameful practices

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'Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Prices', a film produced by Robert Greenwald featuring National Organization for Women's campaign is the result of a collaborative effort by progressive organizations to expose the effects of Wal-Mart's unfair business practices. Wal-Mart is facing the largest gender discrimination suit in history, with 1.6 million female plaintiffs, as it has institutionalized discrimination against women and people of color in its business practices.

Sex discrimination, Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Prices (Motion picture)

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