Tighter restrictions wanted on 'date rape' drugs -- "Federal control of two compounds that have been used as "date rape" drugs would tighten under legislation passed Tuesday by the House."

What you can do:

Find your senator on the Yahoo! senators list and contact them, asking them to support legislation similar to this law.

Become educated about date rape drugs and talk to your friends about them. At parties or bars, do accept drinks from someone you don't trust, or that you have not seen poured from a common source. Stay with your friends and keep a close watch on each other. If you suspect that you have been drugged, seek medical attention immediately. These drugs are very dangerous and can cause death..

S.Africa insurer offers 'Rape Survivor' policy -- "A South African insurer on Tuesday launched a policy designed for the victims of rape, saying it was a regrettable necessity in a country with one of the highest crime rates in the world. "

What you can do:

Contact the Human Rights Watch, a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization dedicated to the protection of human rights worldwide, at: http://www.hrw.org and ask them to get involved in the care and treatment of rape survivors.

Cruises to Report Sea Crimes -- "Carnival Cruise Lines has declared a tougher anti-crime policy after revealing more than 100 accusations of rape and molestation aboard its ships."

What you can do:

Stay safe while on vacation, whether taking a cruise or travelling in the US or in other countries. Do not travel alone. Be aware of your options for emergency help (police, etc). If possible (check the laws of the countries you are visiting) carry something like pepper spray with you, to protect yourself if you are attacked.

Email the company that owns Carnival Cruise Lines and let them know that this issue is very important to you and that you hope that they are doing everything they can to protect women on their cruises.

‘Morning After’ Roadblock -- "A survey of 589 Catholic hospitals found that the majority turn their backs on rape victims seeking emergency contraception. "

What you can do:

Write the Catholic hospital in your area and urge them to offer the morning after pill to rape victims.

Contact your local church officials and urge them to speak out against this policy.

Girls For Sale -- A 20/20 investigation into the global trafficking of women. Many women are raped, beaten and forced into prostitution.

What you can do:

Contact the Human Rights Watch, a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization dedicated to the protection of human rights worldwide, at: http://www.hrw.org and ask them to get involved.

Contact Amnesty International at: http://www.amnesty.org and ask them to get involved.

New Rape Drug Threatens Campus -- Of vital importance to women in college, this is an article which appeared in the student newspaper of my college on GHB, the latest in a string of sedatives used to drug and rape women.

What you can do:

Become educated about date rape drugs and talk to your friends about them. At parties or bars, do accept drinks from someone you don't trust, or that you have not seen poured from a common source. Stay with your friends and keep a close watch on each other. If you suspect that you have been drugged, seek medical attention immediately. These drugs are very dangerous and can cause death.