Ever since opening up in 2006 about the sexual abuse she faced as a child, Teri Hatcher has been an active participate in seeking to prevent violence against women. Speaking at a United Nations event commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Tuesday, the Desperate Housewives star recounted being molested by her uncle at the young age of 7. Hatcher recalled that because she was so young, she didn't fully understand the situation. But she didn't remain silent forever. Hatcher came forward in a 2006 Vanity Fair feature story and spoke about the abused she endured at the hands of Richard Hayes Stone, which stopped when she was 8. After learning that there were other victims, one of whom eventually committed suicide, she approached the district attorney. Hayes was sentenced to 14 years in prison.
