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Is the US Abandoning Afghan Women?
Women's rights in Afghanistan ought to be a priority for the US and Afghan governments. Judging by the recent agreement between the two countries, it's not.
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Under Siege of Terror: The Shia Hazara of Pakistan
Sectarian violence is not new to Pakistan, but the latest series of brutal attacks on the otherwise peaceful Hazara people has reached crisis point in recent weeks.
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US: Don’t Abandon Afghan Women
The U.S. is leaving Afghanistan, but it shouldn't turn its back on the rights of women in the process. We must urge the U.S. to keep its promises to Afghan…
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No Woman, No Peace
The Obama administration released the first-ever U.S. National Action Plan to help protect women and girls in conflict zones and ensure that peace processes include women.
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Attack on Afghan Minority Group Leaves Over 60 Dead
Suicide bombers struck Shiite (mostly Hazara) pilgrims on December 6, killing over 60 people in Kabul, Kandahar and Mazar-i-Sharif during holy holiday of Ashura.
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Why The Nobel Prize Isn’t Just About Women’s Rights
Women have long been overlooked as a primary asset in global efforts to achieve peace. Awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to three women activists changes that.
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Four Years After Blackwater Massacre in Iraq Gaps in Contractor Liability Remain
On the four year anniversary of the Blackwater massacre in Iraq, Congress must act to make sure private security contractors are held accountable.
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CIA 'Shocked' Prisoners They Sent To Libya Were Tortured
Recently uncovered documents reveal the CIA's roll in rendering prisoners to Libya that were tortured by Gadhafi officers.
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10 Books for Your 2011 Summer Reading List
10 great books to add to your summer reading list that also help you learn about human rights.
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The World’s Worst Places to Be a Woman
Women's rights experts were recently polled on the world's worst place to be a woman. The disturbing results are in.
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Annual Report: United States Of America 2011
Head of state and government: Barack H. Obama Death penalty: retentionist Population: 317.6 million Life expectancy: 79.6 years Under-5 mortality (m/f): 7/8 per 1,000 Forty-six people were executed during the…
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Annual Report: Afghanistan 2011
Head of state and government: Hamid Karzai Death penalty: retentionist Population: 29.1 million Life expectancy: 44.6 years Under-5 mortality (m/f): 233/238 per 1,000 Conflict-related violence, and attendant human rights violations,…