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Human Rights, Interrupted

Like many, I am a firm believer that without global discussion and activism in regards to human rights, there will never be answers or results. It is therefore imperative that all human rights issues be discussed at all levels,...
by Rebecca Collier
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Sex Workers’ Stories

“That was when I started to be a sex worker. But my kids never die with hunger, because I was providing them with enough food, clothing, schooling […] Sex workers have the same rights as everyone else” Listen to the s...
by Natasha Lipman
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Sexual Violence in and after Conflict

It has been mentioned many times that when two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers. This adage also has truth to it when it is applied to conflict situations, especially in Africa. Many women, children and also men su...
by Mark Mngomezulu
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Renewed Activism & Meaningful Impact

As the “16 Days of Activism” comes to a close, we now look ahead to many days before us as a time of renewed activism and re-inspired activity. For many men and women, this means we look for opportunities to take action on ...
by Natasha Lipman
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Nepali Women Fighting for Change

Human Rights Film Week, organized by Human Rights Film Focus Nepal (HRFFN), was held in Kathmandu and Patan from November 17-24, 2012 in order to spread awareness about human rights through films [documentaries]. The main focus...
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Native American Women

Images of domestic violence are typically reserved for poorer nations where women’s rights are slim-to-none. In it’s oft-proud spirit of exceptionalism, the United States took a stab at changing this. These statistics have ...
by Laura Casey
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More Than 16 Days

Mobile phones have often been forwarded as an affordable solution to enabling internet access, especially for those from developing countries. According to recent research, there are currently 6 million mobile subscribers world...
by Natasha Lipman
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Violence Against Women in Mexico

Violence against women is unfortunately prevalent all over the world and occurs both in the home and without, is both illegal and yet often not prosecuted, and always leaves permanent scars on the societies in which these atroc...
by Natasha Lipman
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