Sexual Violence

One Way to Track Down Sex Offenders

Sarah Tofte, researcher for the US program — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:25:29 -0700

When John Gardner III, a convicted sex offender, was accused of the rape and murder of 17-year old Chelsea King of Poway, the public was outraged that the crime occurred despite California's strict laws governing sex offenders. Most of the public debate has centered on the flaws in these laws.

Sexual Violence: Help Haiti's Women

Liesl Gerntholtz — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:33:03 -0800

Women, Asylum and the UK Border Agency

Gauri van Gulik, Women's Rights Researcher — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:50:03 -0800

Afghan Women and Girls: Building the Future of Afghanistan

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:38:05 -0800

Thank you, Senator Boxer and Senator Casey, for the invitation to testify at this important and timely hearing.

Letter to the UN Security Council on the Human Rights and Humanitarian Situation in Haiti

Human Rights Watch — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:00:12 -0800

Dear Ambassador,

UN: Keep Peacekeepers in Chad

Human Rights Watch — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:10:39 -0800

Letter to UN Security Council on Consequences of MINURCAT Withdrawal from Chad

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:52:52 -0800

To: Ambassadors of the Member States of the United Nations Security Council

Your Excellency,

On the Road to Justice

Sarah Tofte, researcher for the US program — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:18:46 -0800

Illinois could soon become an unexpected champion of justice for a group too often ignored by police and politicians - rape victims.

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.