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Morocco: Criminalization of Abortion Has Devastating Impact on the Rights of Women and Girls
The Moroccan state is failing to meet its obligations to ensure accessible, affordable and good quality sexual and reproductive health…
May 14, 2024
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Amnesty International Response to Arizona Senate Vote to Repeal Near-Total Abortion Ban
This vote changes nothing about the ongoing need to ensure that Arizonans can access their human right to abortion. The…
May 1, 2024
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Clarifying that Title IX Protects Transgender Students from Discrimination is Important Step Forward
These clarifications are important to ensuring that all students are free from sex-based discrimination and can enjoy equal access to…
April 29, 2024
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Poland: Vote to Amend Law Is Significant Step Towards Providing Access to Safe and Legal Abortion
By approving these four amendments, Poland’s parliament has taken a significant step towards ending Poland’s cruel and draconian restrictions on…
April 12, 2024
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Amnesty International Response to Ruling by Arizona Supreme Court for Near-Total Abortion Ban
Today’s decision is a reminder to all of us to get out there and fight for the human right to…
April 9, 2024
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Amnesty International USA Reaction to AHM v. FDA: Access to Abortion is a Human Right
Laws restricting access to safe abortion violate the human rights of women and people who can get pregnant. Those who…
March 25, 2024
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Iran: Draconian Campaign to Enforce Compulsory Veiling Laws Through Surveillance and Mass Car Confiscations
Iranian authorities are waging a large-scale campaign to enforce repressive compulsory veiling laws through widespread surveillance of women and girls…
March 6, 2024
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France: Enshrining Abortion in the Constitution “a Bulwark Against Anti-Rights Movements”
The United States should take notice: Protecting the human right to abortion can, and must be done.
March 4, 2024
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Hong Kong: Transgender Activist Must Not Be Deported to Mainland China
Time is of the essence to prevent Lai Ke from being unlawfully deported to mainland China, where she would be…
March 1, 2024
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Ghana: President Nana Akufo-Addo Must Not Sign Deeply Discriminatory Anti-LGBT Law
The bill is one of the most draconian in Africa and seeks to further criminalize LGBT people as well as…
February 29, 2024
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France: Senate Vote on Recognizing Abortion in the Constitution Will Be “Decisive Step”
This is an historic opportunity for France to stand up for women, girls and people who may be pregnant, and…
February 28, 2024
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Greece: Same-sex Marriage Recognition, Key Milestone in Fight Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Greek authorities must not only take steps to ensure the swift and effective implementation of the new legislation but should also introduce…
February 15, 2024