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U.S. Congress Takes Another Critical Step to Help Afghan Women’s Rights and Security
Many of the threats Afghan women face turn into violent acts, many have resulted in murder.
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Syrians Fleeing Violence Are Turned Back at Jordanian Border
Hundreds of Syrians fleeing the violence and turmoil at home are being turned back by Jordan and other neighboring countries.
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On Anniversary of Attack on Malala Yousafzai, Renewed Call to Advance the Rights of Women and Girls Worldwide
The Taliban may have shot Malala, but it utterly failed to silence her call for equal access to education and other human rights for women and girls.
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Will You Stand with Malala?
Malala Yousafzai has refused to be silent about girls’ human right to education - and instead, has become an internationally recognized spokeswoman for it.
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Amnesty International Announces 2013 Ambassador of Conscience Awards; Malala Yousafzai and Harry Belafonte Are Named Recipients
Pakistani schoolgirl and education rights campaigner Malala Yousafzai and American singer, human rights and social justice activist Harry Belafonte have been jointly announced as the recipients of Amnesty International's Ambassador…
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Amnesty Youth Activist Reflects on Historic U.N. Education Summit
Last Friday, Malala Yousafzai addressed international leaders and youth at the U.N. General Assembly. Her message was clear: protect the right to education for young people across the world.
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New Texas Legislation An ‘Unbelievable Attack’ on Women’s Rights
The state legislature debated unnecessary and dangerous new legislation that threatens to restrict access to our sexual and reproductive rights.
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Stand With Malala Yousafzai & the Right to Education at the United Nations
Hundreds of youth leaders from around the world will come together at the United Nations headquarters in New York to stand in solidarity with Malala Yousafzai and the millions of…
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Loud and Clear: Women’s Rights, In Action!
Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, the General Secretary of the World YWCA, reflects on what it takes for women to claim their own human rights and participate in their homes, communities and governments.
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Participation Rights Are Women’s Rights!
When women participate, things change! Join 50 Days of Action for Women and Girls: speak up and protect human rights.
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Update in the Struggle to #SaveBeatriz!
On Wednesday, the Salvadoran Supreme Court of Justice issued a shameful decision in the case of Beatriz. Please take action on her behalf.
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Annual Report: Namibia 2013
Republic of Namibia Head of state and government Hifikepunye Pohamba The long-running treason trial of Caprivi detainees continued, with most of the men having spent more than 12 years in…