Women's Rights

US: Approve Bill to Curb Violence Against Women

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:05:57 -0800

(New York) - Congress should quickly approve a bipartisan bill introduced today that sets out a new strategy for US engagement in the struggle to end violence against women worldwide, Human Rights Watch said.

UN: A Step to Help End Rape in War

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:40:56 -0800

(New York) - The appointment of a senior official to coordinate United Nations efforts to end rape in war is an important step, Human Rights Watch said today.

Dubai's Shameful Record on Rape

Nadya Khalife — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:13:29 -0800

Dubai sees and markets itself as a tolerant cosmopolitan city where east meets west: where occidental comforts and luxury sit cosily and apparently easily with the Arab-Islamic culture. As many visitors to the UAE notice (and have mentioned to me), alcohol is readily available in hotels and restaurants.

Ireland: Abortion Limits Violate Human Rights

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:45:00 -0800

(Dublin, January 28, 2010) - The Irish government actively seeks to restrict access to abortion services and information both within Ireland and for its residents seeking care abroad, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.

A State of Isolation

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:00:00 -0800

This 57-page report details how women struggle to overcome the financial, logistical, physical, and emotional burdens imposed by restrictive laws and policies that force them to seek care abroad, without support from the state. Every year thousands of women and girls travel from Ireland to other European countries for abortions.

Is Qwelane good for Uganda?

Liesl Gerntholtz and Dipika Nath — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:49:47 -0800

South Africa is rightfully proud of its Constitution. It is hailed as one of the most rights-respecting in the world. It was also the first in the world, and still one of very few, to explicitly prohibit unfair discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

UAE: Fully Investigate Dubai Rape Case

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:07:08 -0800

(Dubai) - The relevant authorities in Dubai should complete a full and impartial criminal investigation into a report by a British woman that she was raped on New Year's Eve in a Dubai hotel, Human Rights Watch said today.

Kuwait: Abuses against Marginalized Groups

Human Rights Watch — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0800

(Kuwait City) - Kuwait improved its human rights record over the past year, but systemic abuses continued against marginalized populations, including migrant domestic workers and stateless Bidun, Human Rights Watch said today in issuing its World Report 2010.

City Breaks its Promise to Rape Victims

Sarah Tofte, researcher for the US Program — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:53:24 -0800

Los Angeles was poised to become a national model for delivering justice to rape victims last year. The City approved a plan and funding to test the backlog of more than 7,000 sets of untested physical evidence from rape cases for DNA matches.

Letter to Canadian Embassy in Riyadh

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:55:01 -0800

Embassy of Canada
Diplomatic Quarter
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Dear Consul,