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International Women's Day 2013: The Value Of Doing More Gender Analysis
Roxanne Krystalli in Human Rights 3 months ago
With the approach of International Women's Day, we must remember that it's crucial to create more programs that seek to meet the needs of women everywhere.
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Liu Xiaobo, the Nobel Laureate the World Has Forgotten About
Evan Almeida in Human Rights 3 months ago
Liu Xiaobo needs the world's help, but the West has consistently failed to assist Liu Xiaobo, one of their closest allies in China.
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Irish Prime Minister Issues Apology For Horrifying Magdalene Laundries
Laura Merli in Human Rights 3 months ago
Ireland's prime minister issued a long-overdue apology for the country's complicity in slave labor at a Catholic facilities.
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World Day of Social Justice: Ending Income Inequality is Our Biggest Challenge
Joya Taft-Dick in Human Rights 3 months ago
In 2007, the UN designated February 20 as "World Day of Social Justice," a day to promote social well-being and justice for all. How can these dreams be achieved in the U.S.?
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Gang Rape in South Africa Part Of Disturbing Trend Around the World
Sylvia Camaj in Human Rights 3 months ago
The limited statistics and information on gang rape contribute to the growth of the problem.
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Forced Birth Control in Israel Shows Population Control Can Violate Human Rights
Henry Zheng in Human Rights 3 months ago
The news that 30 Jewish Ethiopian women immigrating to Israel were given contraceptive shots without their knowledge or consent is a perfect example of how devastating population control can be.
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Female Genital Mutilation Still Alive and Well On This Designated Day Of Awareness
Zainab Akande in Human Rights 3 months ago
Today marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation. What is this horrible practice, and what's being done to eradicate it?
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Domestic Workers Are Being Abused, and Need An International Labor Movement
Hannah Kapp-Klote in Human Rights 4 months ago
An international focus could strengthen the labor movement at home while protecting the rights of domestic workers internationally.
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