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Raped 10-Year-Old in Paraguay Must Be Allowed an Abortion

Failure by the Paraguayan authorities to provide a safe abortion to a 10-year-old rape survivor could have devastating consequences on…

April 29, 2015

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Their Lives On The Line

Women human rights defenders in Afghanistan who face mounting violence - including threats, sexual assault and assassinations- are being abandoned…

April 6, 2015

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Changing Laws, Changing Minds: Challenging Homophobic and Transphobic Hate Crimes in Bulgaria

Briefing Examines Homophobic and Transphobic Hate Crimes in Bulgaria; Says Words Must Translate to Action

March 13, 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 Calls for Quick Passage of the International Violence Against Women Act

A bipartisan group of representatives reintroduced the International Violence Against Women Act (IVAWA) in the House of Representatives today, with…

March 6, 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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“Circles of hell:” Domestic, Public and State Violence Against Women in Egypt

Despite some recent piecemeal reforms, shortfalls in Egyptian laws and entrenched impunity continue to foster a culture of routine sexual…

January 20, 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 Calls for Justice for Three-Year-Old Rape Survivor in Afghanistan

According to news reports, a suspect is in custody in connection with the rape and attempted murder of a three-year-old…

November 21, 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