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Sex Workers at Risk: A Research Summary of Human Rights Abuses Against Sex Workers
Amnesty International today published its policy on protecting sex workers from human rights violations and abuses, along with four research reports on these issues in Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong,…
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What It Takes to Defend Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Rights – New Report Released on SRR Defenders in the Americas
Amnesty’s new report focuses on the situation of SRR defenders in the Americas and the patterns of intimidation, violence and stigmatization they face every day.
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A Vote To Protect the Human Rights of Sex Workers
Decriminalization of sex work means that sex workers are no longer breaking the law by carrying out sex work, and are not forced to live outside the law.
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Global Movement Votes to Adopt Policy to Protect Human Rights of Sex Workers
A crucial vote to protect the human rights of sex workers was passed today in Dublin at Amnesty International’s decision-making forum, the International Council Meeting (ICM). Delegates from around the…
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Policy on state obligations to respect, protect, and fulfil the human rights of sex workers (International Board)
REQUESTS the International Board to adopt a policy that seeks attainment of the highest possible protection of the human rights of sex workers, through measures that include the decriminalization of…
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Q&A on the Policy to Protect Human Rights of Sex Workers
Frequently Asked Questions Why does Amnesty need a policy to protect the human rights of sex workers? What is the difference between legalization and decriminalization? Why isn't Amnesty International calling…
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Changing Laws, Changing Minds: Challenging Homophobic and Transphobic Hate Crimes in Bulgaria
Briefing Examines Homophobic and Transphobic Hate Crimes in Bulgaria; Says Words Must Translate to Action
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Celebrate a Victory for Dominican Women & Urge El Salvador to Follow!
The Dominican Republic has taken an important step forward in terms of the rights of women and girls by ending its total ban on abortion. Now it is El Salvador's…
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Chile Might Be Reforming Its Total Abortion Ban
This extreme restriction on women's reproductive health rights not only conflicts with international law, it also puts the lives of countless women and girls at risk.
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The State of LGBT Rights Around The World
In almost 80 countries, consensual same-sex conduct remains criminalized.
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Help Beatriz with One More Request: Stand Up for Other Women & Girls
We would like to share a note that Beatriz wrote to express her gratitude to all those who took part in this effort.
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Annual Report: Tunisia 2013
Republic of Tunisia Head of state Moncef Marzouki Head of government Hamadi Jebali The authorities restricted freedom of expression and prosecuted several people using repressive laws enacted under the previous…