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Two-Thirds Majority in Ireland Want Abortion Decriminalized

The Irish government is under growing pressure to reform its anti-abortion law, one of the most restrictive in the world,…

July 7, 2015

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Ireland: Government must accept UN call for constitutional referendum on abortion

The Irish government must accept that the 1983 Eighth Amendment of Ireland's Constitution is causing serious human rights violations, Amnesty…

June 22, 2015

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She is Not a Criminal: The Impact of Ireland’s Abortion Law

Pregnant women and girls risk putting their health and lives in danger if they remain in Ireland, Amnesty International said…

June 4, 2015

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Paraguay: Raped 10-year-old girl continues to be denied the option of an abortion despite national and global outrage

The clock is ticking and Paraguayan authorities are still not ensuring that all options are available for a raped 10-year-old…

May 11, 2015

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Proposed Laws Reduce Iranian Women to ‘Baby Making Machines’ in Misguided Attempts to Boost Population

Women in Iran could face significant restrictions on their use of contraceptives and be further excluded from the labour market…

March 11, 2015

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You Shall Procreate: Attacks on Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Iran

Women in Iran could face significant restrictions on their use of contraceptives and be further excluded from the labour market…

March 10, 2015

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Amnesty International USA Response to the State of the Union Address

During tonight’s State of the Union address, President Obama touched on issues of national security, criminal justice reform, immigration policy…

January 21, 2015

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Escape from Hell- Torture, Sexual Slavery in Islamic State Captivity in Iraq

Torture, including rape and other forms of sexual violence, suffered by women and girls from Iraq’s Yezidi minority who were…

December 22, 2014

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Amnesty International USA Honors Sudanese Journalist Amal Habani with Annual Award for Women’s Human Rights Defenders

Amnesty International USA honored Sudanese journalist Amal Khalifa Habani at this year’s Ginetta Sagan Award Reception and Dinner. The award…

December 5, 2014

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Amnesty International and John Legend Launch Write for Rights Campaign

Amnesty International today released a new video from award winning artist John Legend as part of its Write for Rights…

November 18, 2014

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Countries Urge El Salvador to Change Repressive Abortion Laws

El Salvador came under pressure from nine countries at the United Nations last night to amend its repressive and out-dated…

October 28, 2014

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Accused and charged with having an abortion after a miscarriage at 18 years old.

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On The Brink Of Death: Violence Against Women And The Abortion Ban In El Salvador

Every year, thousands of women and girls are denied their rights and choices by El Salvador’s total ban on abortion…

October 17, 2014