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Haiti: Haiti’s Emergency Response Must Include Protection From Widespread Sexual Violence, Says Amnesty International

Thousands of women living in temporary camps around Haiti are threatened by sexual violence and have inadequate protection...

March 27, 2011

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USA: Global Speaker’s Forum on the Crisis of Maternal Health Kicks off in San Francisco

Amnesty International will host three special public town hall forums with its leaders from around the world and local...

March 27, 2011

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USA: Amnesty International Urges Congress to Turn Attention to Needed Reforms on Maternal and Childbirth Care

Now that health insurance reform legislation has passed, President Obama and Congress must urgently turn their attention to...

March 27, 2011

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Haiti: Haiti’s Emergency Response Must Include Protection From Widespread Sexual Violence, Says Amnesty International

Thousands of women living in temporary camps around Haiti are threatened by sexual violence and have inadequate protection...

March 27, 2011

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USA: Amnesty International Calls on President Obama to Establish Office of Maternal Health

Amnesty International called on President Obama today to quickly establish an Office of Maternal Health to lead government...

March 27, 2011

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USA: Amnesty International Urges Congress to Turn Attention to Needed Reforms on Maternal and Childbirth Care

Now that health insurance reform legislation has passed, President Obama and Congress must urgently turn their attention to...

March 27, 2011

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Human Rights Defenders Receive the International Women of Courage Award

Three women, whose courageous efforts to defend human rights were highlighted by Amnesty International, were honored today...

March 27, 2011

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USA: Amnesty International Calls on President Obama to Establish Office of Maternal Health

Amnesty International called on President Obama today to quickly establish an Office of Maternal Health to lead government...

March 27, 2011

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Malaysia: Malaysia Urged to End Brutal Punishments After Women Caned

Amnesty International called on the Malaysian government to end caning after three women were subjected to the punishment...

March 27, 2011

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Human Rights Defenders Receive the International Women of Courage Award

Three women, whose courageous efforts to defend human rights were highlighted by Amnesty International, were honored today...

March 27, 2011

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President of Burkina commits to lifting financial barriers to maternal health

President of Burkina Faso commits to lifting financial barriers to maternal health in a meeting with Amnesty International 12 February…

March 27, 2011

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Malaysia: Malaysia Urged to End Brutal Punishments After Women Caned

Amnesty International called on the Malaysian government to end caning after three women were subjected to the punishment...

March 27, 2011