Want to make a huge difference in the lives of Sexual Assault Survivors? Now you can.

Originally published on Change.Org on November 16, 2016 By Maria. Dearest Friends and Supporters– I know many of you are looking for ways to make a difference after this election. Today there is a great opportunity for you to channel your energy into action. Rise is currently looking for organizers…

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Historic Bill Of Rights For Survivors Of Sexual Assault Is Heading To Obama’s Desk

Originally published on BuzzFeedNews on September 7, 2016 By Ema O’Connor. “This [bill] becoming law means so much, not just for the 25 million estimated rape survivors across America, but to me personally,” advocate Amanda Nguyen told BuzzFeed News. The House approved a historic bill of rights for survivors of…

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Survivors’ Bill of Rights Act Introduced in the House!

Originally published on change.org on June 24, 2016 By Amanda Nguyen Jun 24, 2016 — Today, over 20 bipartisan Members of Congress stood together and introduced the Survivors’ Bill of Rights Act of 2016 into the House of Representatives. Today is a step forward for millions of survivors like me…

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To combat rape, a ‘bill of rights’ for survivors

Originally published on TheCHRISTIANSCIENCEMONITOR.com on March 21, 2016 By  Stacy Teicher Khadaroo PATHS TO PROGRESS A ‘survivors’ bill of rights’ has been introduced in the Senate and the Massachusetts State House. Seven states are considering similar legislation. Nashua, N.H. — A woman in California shows up at a hospital for…

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