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A Firsthand Account of Ongoing Women’s Crisis in Colombia
Attacks and intimidation continue against women's rights defender in Colombia. Yet the government ignores their cries for help.
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The Worst Place to Be a Woman in the G20
As the world’s 20 top economies convene for its annual meeting this week, an expert poll evaluates the best and worst places to be a woman. The worst may surprise…
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Women’s Health Under Threat in Turkey
The Turkish government is moving forward with a disturbing plan to drastically reduce women's capacity for family planning.
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Why Is China So Afraid of One Blind Activist?
Chinese human rights advocate Chen Guangcheng escaped house arrest last week and hid at the US Embassy. But his future remains uncertain.
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Amnesty International Urges United States to Guarantee Chen Guangcheng’s Safety, Calls on China to Protect Activist’s Rights
Amnesty International today calls on the United States to guarantee Chen Guangcheng's safety and insist that China protect the rights of the activist and his family, amid reports the Chinese…
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Pressure on Egyptian political parties to deliver on “25 January” expectations
In parliamentary elections beginning on 28 November, Egyptians will ask whether the demands and promises of the “25 January Revolution” will finally be fulfilled. Those contesting seats in the People’s…
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ASEAN: End Discrimination Against Women to Improve Maternal Health
ASEAN must take urgent action if all of its member states are to meet targets under the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) for addressing poor sexual and reproductive health for women…
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Total Abortion Bans In Latin America Risk Women's Lives
In Latin America unsafe abortions account for 12% of maternal deaths. Bans in cases of rape, incest or when a woman's health is in jeopardy are also common.
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Annual Report: Australia 2011
Head of state: Queen Elizabeth II, represented by Quentin Bryce Head of government: Julia Gillard (replaced Kevin Rudd in June) Death penalty: abolitionist for all crimes Population: 21.5 million Life…
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Annual Report: Philippines 2011
Head of state and government: Benigno S. Aquino III (replaced Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in June) Death penalty: abolitionist for all crimes Population: 93.6 million Life expectancy: 72.3 years Under-5 mortality (m/f):…
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Annual Report: Chile 2011
Head of state and government: Sebastián Piñera (replaced Michelle Bachelet in March) Death penalty: abolitionist for all crimes Population: 17.1 million Life expectancy: 78.8 years Under-5 mortality (m/f): 10/8 per…
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Annual Report: Nicaragua 2011
Head of state and government: Daniel Ortega Saavedra Death penalty: abolitionist for all crimes Population: 5.8 million Life expectancy: 73.8 years Under-5 mortality (m/f): 29/22 per 1,000 Adult literacy: 78…