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April 19, 2017 Dispatches

Sanitation is a Right, Not a ‘Nice to Have’

Government Action Needed to Address Discrimination, Ensure Access

Female and male latrines at a secondary school in Mwanza, northeastern Tanzania. Many students told Human Rights Watch that they had to use dirty and congested pit latrines.
April 14, 2017 News Release

Fleeing Woman Returned to Saudi Arabia Against Her Will

Taken From Philippines in Transit; Faces Harm, Criminal Charges

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April 13, 2017 News Release

North Korea: Kim Il-Sung’s Birthday No Celebration for Women

Government Should End Discrimination and Exploitation of Women

Pictures of former North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il decorate April 25 House of Culture, the venue of Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) congress in Pyongyang, North Korea May 6, 2016. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj
April 13, 2017 Letter

Human Rights Watch Submission to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

To the Pre-Sessional Working Group on North Korea

April 13, 2017 Dispatches

How Boosted US Defense Funds Could Support Military Rape Survivors

More Resources for Review Boards Could Aid Those Wrongfully Discharged

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April 12, 2017 Commentary

For Girls’ Sake, Tanzania Should Stop Abuse, Bias in Schools

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April 12, 2017 News Release

Lebanon: Pass Bill to End Child Marriage

Would Set Minimum Age at 18, Punish Violators

The parliament building in downtown Beirut, Lebanon October 27, 2016.
April 11, 2017 Witness

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Women Share Their Experiences, Concerns

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US: New Threats to Women’s Health

Health Legislation Should Not Slash Essential Services

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April 5, 2017 News Release

US Ends Funding for Global Women’s Health Agency

UN Agency Supports Maternal Health, Family Planning, Ending Child Marriage

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April 4, 2017 Commentary

“My heart is always scared”: The Simmering Mental Health Crisis for Rape Victims in War

April 4, 2017 Dispatches

US Should Combat the Gender Wage Gap

The Paycheck Fairness Act Would Help Protect Working Women’s Rights

A mother and her daughter participate in the International Women's Day "A Day Without a Woman" protest in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 8, 2017.
April 3, 2017 Dispatches

Ethiopian Worker Survives Fall From Kuwait Building

Video Shows Moment That Domestic Worker Screams for Help, Falls

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April 3, 2017 Commentary

How to End 'Honor' Killings in Jordan

March 30, 2017 Dispatches

US Congress Finds New Route to Attack Planned Parenthood

Vote Overshadows Trumps’ Recent Overtures About Women’s Empowerment

A sign in support of Planned Parenthood is seen outside a town hall meeting for Republican U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy in Metairie, Louisiana, U.S. February 22, 2017.

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