In launching its global Write for Rights campaign, Amnesty International brings a spotlight on brave women harassed and jailed for their human rights work.
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Growing Calls For Immediate Release of Saudi Women Activists
November 29, commemorates International Women Human Rights Defenders Day. 10 days before international signing of the Declaration on human rights defenders.
Can the GOP Address the Gender Disparity in its Ranks?
GOP in congress seeks to address gender disparity in its rank with West Virginia’s Carol Miller as the only female representative from 2018 midterms.
Detained Saudi Arabian Women Reportedly Tortured
Informed sources say Saudi interrogators tortured at least three of the Saudi women activists detained beginning in May 2018, Human Rights Watch said today.
Fees, Discrimination and Lack Of Funds Block Pakistan Girls’ Education
The Pakistan government is failing to educate a huge proportion of the country’s girls, nonprofit Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.
Human Rights Watch Alleges Pervasive North Korea Sexual Abuse
Human Rights Watch calls for immediate action to stop what it says is widespread sexual abuse in North Korea following its 86 page report released Thursday.
Female Afghan Graffiti Artist Seeks Change Through Murals
36-year-old Shamsia Hassani is Afghanistan’s first (and likely only) female graffiti artist and is seeking change in war torn Kabul through murals.
Chibok Girls Activist Aims To End Nigeria’s Political Duopoly
The co-founder of a group to raise awareness about schoolgirls kidnapped by jihadists said she aims to become Nigeria’s first woman president.
Brazil Far-right Candidate Gains Women Voters, Despite Sexist Remarks
Jair Bolsonaro presents himself as a far-right option to prevent the return of the leftist Workers Party (PT) in this weekend’s vote in Brazil.
State Repression in Sudan Continues, Especially Against Women
Large number of reports of restrictions of fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression, assembly, the press and freedom of religion.