10 year old rape victim in bolivia receive threats from rapist supporters

10 year old rape victim in Bolivia receive threats from rapist supporters

A 10-year-old rape victim and her family in Bolivia, a country in central South America, have been receiving threats from rapist’s supporters. In a huge blow to women’s rights, the supporters of the rapist prevented…

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supreme court calls for sensitivity in cases of crimes against women

Supreme Court Calls For Sensitivity In Cases Of Crimes Against Women

The Supreme Court of India, the highest court and the authority of the country, has called for sensitivity in cases of crimes against women and girls.  The Supreme Court said in a ruling on Friday…

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brazil's supreme court edges closer to decriminalization

Brazil’s Supreme Court Edges Closer to Decriminalization

Brazil’s critical abortion rights case has been in a state of suspension since 2018, when the Supreme Court conducted a public hearing. During that pivotal event, Human Rights Watch strongly advocated considering Brazil’s international legal…

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its systemic problem un on us police brutality of black people

Its Systemic Problem: UN on US Police Brutality of Black People

UN human rights experts want the US to combat systemic racism and racial discrimination against Black people, mainly of African descent in the country’s justice system. Racism in the United States goes back to the…

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honoring the hands that feed

Honoring the Hands That Feed

The relentless labor of over 1,000 migrant workers from Latin America is a vital part of our food system, yet it sometimes goes unnoticed in the lovely settings of Vermont, where rolling hills meet expansive…

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universal social security a call for transformation and equity

Universal Social Security: A Call for Transformation and Equity

43 human rights and economic justice organizations have joined forces to call for universal social security, and their voice is now more powerful than ever. These organizations call on governments and international financial institutions to…

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migrant sexual violence crisis at the mexico us border a grave humanitarian issue

Migrant Sexual Violence Crisis at the Mexico-US Border: A Grave Humanitarian Issue

A horrifying increase in sexual assaults against migrants trying to enter the US has been reported along the US-Mexico border. There has been a  disquieting rise in criminal activity, particularly sexual assaults, in the cities…

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thousands of women march in latin america seeking abortion rights

Thousands of women march in Latin America seeking abortion rights

Latin America witnessed a huge demonstration on Thursday, with women calling for abortion rights. Tens of thousands of women marched to commemorate International Safe Abortion Day on 28 September 2023. Women in Latin American countries…

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australia new disability rights act creates inclusion strategies

Australia New Disability Rights Act Creates Inclusion Strategies

The Disability Inclusion Bill 2023 establishes principles to protect and promote the rights of people with disability to realize their inclusion. The new law creates disability inclusion strategies across the Australian government in priority areas…

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china's repression of uyghur intellectuals a violation of rights

China’s Repression of Uyghur Intellectuals: A Violation of Rights

Rahile Dawut, an internationally renowned Uyghur ethnographer, was recently sentenced to life in prison by a Chinese court, which is a very disturbing trend. The severity of China’s human rights abuses, particularly about the Uyghur…

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