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September 6, 2023 Dispatches

Mexican State Becomes 12th to Decriminalize Abortion

Supreme Court Ruling Affirms Rights to Health, Reproductive Autonomy

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August 30, 2023 Dispatches

Spanish Women Players Spotlight Crisis of Abuse

All Players Deserve Harassment-Free Work Environment

 Spanish football federation president, Luis Rubiales talks to Queen Letizia of Spain on stage during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.
August 19, 2023 News Release

Iran: Mass Arrests of Women’s Rights Defenders

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August 17, 2023 Dispatches

Indonesian Schoolgirls Testify on Mandatory Hijab and Bullying

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August 17, 2023 Statement

Joint Statement: Marking Two Years of Taliban Oppression

Statement from the U.S. Policy Advocates for Afghan Women and Girls

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Darfur: Rapid Support Forces, Allied Militias Rape Dozens

Governments Should Prioritize Care Services, Independent Investigations

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August 16, 2023 Commentary

Bread, Work, Freedom—Afghan Women's Two Years of Resistance

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August 15, 2023 Statement

Joint Statement – Call for Justice Accountability and Effective Response to Ongoing Violations and Gender Persecution in Afghanistan

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August 10, 2023 News Release

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Humanitarian Crisis, Severe Abuses Against Women Threaten Millions

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August 7, 2023 Statement

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August 7, 2023 Commentary

FIFA Must Show The Red Card To Sexual Abuse

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July 28, 2023 Dispatches

Survivors Speak Out on Sexual Violence in West Darfur

UN, Donors Should Scale-Up Support in Sudan, Neighboring Chad

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July 26, 2023 News Release

Afghanistan: UN Assessment Should Prioritize Rights

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July 26, 2023 Statement

Submission to Mr. Feridun Sinirlioğlu, Special Coordinator, Independent Assessment Mandated by Security Council Resolution 2679 (2023)

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