New investigations into allegations of sexual abuse and the establishment of safe spaces for survivors of sexual violence are among the key developments highlighted in recent news. Simultaneously, a photojournalist's memoir details her rebellion against the Syrian regime, and a television series explores the consequences of lies among young people.
In New Mexico, lawmakers launched a new investigation into allegations of trafficking and sexual abuse at the 7,600-acre Zorro Ranch, formerly owned by Jeffrey Epstein. The property, owned by Epstein from 1993 until his death in 2019, was mentioned in the Epstein files released by the Department of Justice. A bipartisan committee, known as a truth committee, will seek testimony from survivors of alleged sexual abuse at the ranch as part of the $2.5 million investigation, according to Time.
Meanwhile, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, the Toyokana Center provides a safe space for girls who have faced sexual assault. The center's mission is to listen to and treat these girls. "Creating this kind of a safe space was really the main demand from these girls," said Loa Falone, a social worker at the center, according to NPR. Falone has observed that many cases of sexual violence occur within families.
In other news, a photojournalist, Loubna Mrie, detailed her rebellion against the Syrian regime and her father in her memoir, "Defiance," as reported by NPR. Mrie joined the Syrian revolution as a protester and then as a photojournalist.
Additionally, the series finale of "Tell Me Lies" explored the consequences of lies among young people. The Hulu series charted the wreckage that unfolds when young people lie to protect themselves, to win, and to avoid facing who they are, according to Time.
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