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Struggles for Maternal Health: Barriers to Antenatal Care in South Africa

Too many women and girls are dying needlessly in South Africa during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth. One of…

October 8, 2014

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My Body My Rights

All over the world, people are coerced, criminalized and discriminated against, simply for making choices about their bodies and their…

September 26, 2014

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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…

September 25, 2014

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More Than Half a Million Call to Free Pregnant Woman Sentenced to Death in Sudan For Her Religion

Meriam Yehya Ibrahim has remained in prison with her 20-month-old son since she was sentenced to death for 'apostasy' and…

May 22, 2014

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Human Rights “Missing in Action” During President Obama’s Saudi Arabia Visit

In response to reports that President Barack Obama did not raise the issue of Saudi Arabia's human rights record when…

March 28, 2014

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NHK Broadcaster Defends Sexual Slavery in Japan

The new head of Japan’s national broadcaster NHK defence of the country’s wartime military sexual slavery is deplorable, said Amnesty…

January 27, 2014

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Amnesty International USA Applauds Strong Bipartisan Reintroduction of International Violence Against Women Act

Amnesty International USA is urging lawmakers to continue to apply a bipartisan approach to passing the critical legislation that would…

November 22, 2013

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Amnesty Women’s Human Rights Program Head Testifies at Hearing on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

A shocking one in three women worldwide will experience physical or sexual violence during their lives, according to the World…

November 20, 2013

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Saudi Arabia Must Not Thwart Campaign for Women Drivers

The Saudi Arabian authorities must respect the right of women to drive this Saturday in defiance of a ban on…

October 24, 2013

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Turkey Accused of Gross Human Rights Violations in Gezi Park Protests

Turkish authorities committed human rights violations on a massive scale in the government’s attempts to crush the Gezi Park protests…

September 26, 2013

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Treatment And Option of Abortion Must Be Made Available To Pregnant Chilean Girl, 11, Raped by Stepfather

The Chilean government must make available all medical and psychological treatment options, including an abortion, to an 11-year-old girl who…

July 11, 2013

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On Eve of Obama Trip, New Report Finds Dangerously Rising Levels of Homophobia in Africa

Attacks, threats, and harassment of gays and lesbians are becoming more visible across sub-Saharan Africa, indicating that homophobia is reaching…

June 24, 2013