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Why is Aftermetoo releasing text under CC BY 4.0?

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Why are we doing this? This site contains important informational resources. It is the product of several years of research and collaboration by dozens of people with expertise in sexual harassment, employment law, human rights law, trauma, mental health and wellness, supported by a small team of professional writers, editors, and translators.

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