The 5 Most-Read Stories of the Week
Interview: When the US Government Hides EvidenceThe US government can use evidence that it may have obtained illegally to prosecute people without telling them how it got the evidence. Yes, you read that correctly. The right to a fair trial? This is the Dark Side. Witness: For Ghana’s Lesbians, Lives of Rejection and Fear
In Ghana, the government has yet to repeal a colonial-era law that criminalizes same-sex relations. “We can’t ever go home again,” said one of three young women, barely in their 20s, as they told their story and struggled to fight back their tears. Syria: Children Under Attack in Damascus Enclave
Attacks by Syrian-Russian forces in an area near the Damascus in late October and early November 2017 killed eight children and destroyed or damaged four schools. The attacks on Eastern Ghouta, 15 kilometers from the Syrian capital, resulted in the closing of schools, depriving many children in the besieged area of access to education. Human Rights Defender Arbitrarily Arrested in Chechnya
“Titiev’s arrest is a clear signal that authorities in Chechnya are trying to force Memorial out of Chechnya, which is an affront to everyone there who needs protection from human rights abuses. Titiev should not be in custody, where we fear his health and safety are at risk.” Take Action: End Child Marriage In Florida
We need your help. Child marriage is still legal in Florida. But this week, it's one step closer to becoming history. A bill banning child marriage is heading to a vote in Florida's Senate. From 2001 to 2015, over 16,000 children under the age of 18 married in Florida. Thanks for your support so far in helping to end this abusive practice. Let's keep up the pressure!
