Two decades of hard-won progress by Afghanistan’s women and girls is at serious risk of being unravelled.
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Azerbaijan: Authorities using smear campaign to silence women activists
More than two dozen women targeted by government-backed smear campaign Private photos and intimate conversations made public, and women labelled ‘bad wives’ and ‘bad mothers’ ‘This is part of a deliberate strategy to muzzle critics of the Government’ – Natalia Nozadze Women who have played a prominent role in campaigning for women’s rights in Azerbaijan are …
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4 things Scott Morrison’s new cabinet can do right now for human rights
In the wake of weeks of shocking revelations about workplace culture and the treatment of women in federal politics, The Morrison Government have reshuffled their cabinet. Among these new ministerial appointments are Senator Michaelia Cash to Attorney General, Peter Dutton MP to Defence, and Karen Andrews MP to Home Affairs. Senator Marise Payne has been …
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Saudi Arabia: Release of women’s rights defender Loujain al-Hathloul long overdue
Responding to the news that the Saudi Arabian human rights defender Loujain al-Hathloul was released from prison earlier today, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Lynn Maalouf said: “Loujain al-Hathloul’s release after a harrowing ordeal in prison in Saudi Arabia — lasting nearly three years — is an incredible relief, …
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Serious questions for DFAT following disturbing violation of women at Hamad International Airport
Responding to this morning’s comments by Foreign Affairs Minister, Marise Payne, concerning the violation of women at Hamad International Airport in Qatar, Amnesty International National Director, Sam Klintworth, said: “There are a number of very serious questions the Department must answer concerning the events of October 2 in Qatar. The women subjected to this terrible …
Amnesty International’s Updated Abortion Policy: FAQs
1. Why is Amnesty International revisiting its position on abortion? We have updated our position to align with evolving international human rights law and standards, to make it as inclusive as possible, and to ensure it addresses the full range of barriers that impede access to safe abortion and the full range of human rights …
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Saudi Arabia: ‘sham’ trial of women’s activist Loujain al-Hathloul set to resume
Loujain al-Hathloul, the prominent Saudi Arabian women’s rights defender who has been detained for almost two years, is due to appear in court in Riyadh this week (Wednesday 11 March). Al-Hathloul is being tried on a variety of charges linked to her peaceful human rights activities, including campaigning for women’s right to drive and ending …
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5 women activists tell us what climate justice means to them
Climate change is a challenge that burdens us all, but not equally. Women and girls are among those affected disproportionately, especially those belonging to marginalized and discriminated communities in the Global South. And yet their voices are rarely heard in decision making forums. But from the rubble of stark division we are seeing movements unite. Spearheaded …
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From slurs to sexual violence, women human rights defenders come under global attack
Governments are failing to protect women human rights defenders (WHRDs) who routinely face a wide range of gender specific attacks, including rape, because of their work promoting rights relating to women, gender equality and sexuality, Amnesty International said in a new report on International Women Human Rights Defenders Day. “Challenging power, fighting discrimination: A call …
Let’s talk menstruation – and the women breaking the taboos around it
“It’s that time of the month.” “Red October.” “On the blob.” Many people would rather call menstruation anything than what it is. But in parts of the world the stigma around menstruation goes far beyond euphemisms. For some girls, menstruating means being hidden away in cattle sheds or banned from their houses; others struggle to …
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