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Jyoti Singh Pandey Gang Rape Spurs New Anti-Rape Laws Despite Sexist Opposition
Elizabeth Plank in Human Rights 2 months ago
The Indian parliament has passed new anti-rape laws, but if the blatantly sexist opposition to the bills indicates anything, the fight is far from over.
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Italian Ambassador Detained By India Over Murder Of 2 Fishermen By Italian Marines
Angel Au-Yeung in Human Rights 2 months ago
A diplomatic row is spiraling out of control as two countries come to heads over the jurisdiction of a court case involving two Italian marines and two deceased Indian fishermen.
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U.S. Drone Strikes: UN Report Slams Program For Violating Pakistani Sovereignty
Zainab Akande in Human Rights 2 months ago
President Obama's drone program is under fire again, this time from the UN for violating Pakistan's sovereignty.
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Ieng Sary, the Romeikes, and Your Guide to Remembering Genocide
Zak Cheney-Rice in Human Rights 2 months ago
The death of a former Khmer Rouge official and the case of German asylum seekers in Tennessee raise important points about how we view genocide in the public memory.
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7 Evil Dictators With Great Haircuts
Zak Cheney-Rice in Human Rights 2 months ago
This list provides proof that if you're going to do bad things to people, you should at least look good doing it.
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International Women's Day 2013: 3 Best Ways to Celebrate
Tarsi Dunlop in Human Rights 2 months ago
Women have come a long way in the world, and there's a long way left to go. On International Women's Day, here are 3 ways to honor the past and step boldly into the future.
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International Women's Day 2013: The Value Of Doing More Gender Analysis
Roxanne Krystalli in Human Rights 2 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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