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U.S. Releases Its First-Ever Strategy to End Violence Against Women Globally
The U.S. government has just released its much anticipated global strategy to prevent and address gender-based violence.
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Migrants Making Dangerous Journey Through Mexico ‘Desperately Need Socks,’ says Amnesty International
A thought-provoking new campaign by Amnesty International highlights the plight of thousands of Central American migrants travelling across the region every year by calling for donations of a particular, humble…
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Total Abortion Bans In Latin America Risk Women's Lives
In Latin America unsafe abortions account for 12% of maternal deaths. Bans in cases of rape, incest or when a woman's health is in jeopardy are also common.
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Annual Report: Nicaragua 2011
Head of state and government: Daniel Ortega Saavedra Death penalty: abolitionist for all crimes Population: 5.8 million Life expectancy: 73.8 years Under-5 mortality (m/f): 29/22 per 1,000 Adult literacy: 78…
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Nicaraguan Women Demand Their Rights In Face of Rampant Sexual Violence
In Nicaragua, girls are especially vulnerable to rape and sexual violence. Amnesty stands in solidarity with the women of Nicaragua standing up to violence and abuse.
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Artist Shepard Fairey Creates Colorful Butterly Design for Amnesty International Campaign Against Sexual Violence
Internationally acclaimed artist Shepard Fairey has created a captivating new design exclusively for Amnesty International in its 50th year to support its global campaign to defend the rights of women…
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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL AT 50: GLOBAL CALL TO ACTION AIMS TO TIP SCALES AGAINST REPRESSION AND INJUSTICE
Amnesty International is marking its 50th anniversary on 28th May with the launch of a Global Call to Action designed to help tip the scales against repression and injustice, with…
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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL AT 50: GLOBAL CALL TO ACTION AIMS TO TIP SCALES AGAINST REPRESSION AND INJUSTICE
Amnesty International is marking its 50th anniversary on 28th May with the launch of a Global Call to Action designed to help tip the scales against repression and injustice, with…
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Nicaragua: Sodomy Laws Repealed
On June 11, 1992 the Nicaraguan National Assembly approved a number of amendments to the Penal Code regarding sexual...
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(UA 123/10) Good News! Exiled Indigenous Leader Released in Peru
Exiled Indigenous leader, Segundo Alberto Pizango Chota, was released from detention on 27 May. He had been detained on 26...
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Nicaragua: Nicaragua Abortion Law Puts Pregnant Cancer Victim at Risk, Says Amnesty International
Amnesty International today called on the Nicaraguan authorities to provide cancer treatment to a pregnant woman that is...
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Nicaragua: Nicaragua Abortion Law Puts Pregnant Cancer Victim at Risk, Says Amnesty International
Amnesty International today called on the Nicaraguan authorities to provide cancer treatment to a pregnant woman that is...