<p>Yesterday, a Somali woman was sentenced to a year in prison for speaking about rape. This is an extreme, chilling signal. This is the moment to speak up. Somali women need your help. Please sign this petition and pass it <a href="https://www.change.org/petitions/secretary-of-state-john-kerry-publicly-call-for-the-release-of-somali-rape-victim-journalist">https://www.change.org/petitions/secretary-of-state-john-kerry-publicly-...</a></p>

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Petition for Somalia's Rape Victim- please sign it

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