For Women, Disaster and a Brutal Aftermath

Letter to African Union Member States in Advance of Kampala Summit

US: Ratify Women’s Rights Treaty

30 Years on, Obama Administration, Senate Leaders Should Press for Action

Kenya: Living Death For Poor Women Sufferers

Kenya: A Preventable Childbirth Injury That Ruins Lives

Provide Adequate Health Services, Accountability to Prevent, Treat Obstetric Fistula

The Taliban War on Women Continues

When 22-year-old Hossai was told to quit her job by the Taliban, she refused to be bullied. She was shot and killed.

Afghanistan: Talks Shouldn't Ignore Taliban Abuse of Women

Any Deals With Insurgents Should Guarantee Women's Rights

Iran: Prevent Woman’s Execution for Adultery

Judiciary Should End Stoning as a Punishment and Halt All Executions

US: Most Rape Kits Never Tested in Illinois

New Law Promises to Reduce Sexual Assault Backlog, but Funding Remains Major Concern

UN: New Agency Strengthens Women’s Voice

General Assembly Should Meet Pledge to Expand Funding and Support for Women’s Rights

How the UAE Condones Sexual Violence

UN: Include Disabilities in Development Agenda

Address Disability in Plans for Women’s Equality, Empowerment

Human Rights Watch Testimony to International Tribunal on Crimes against Women of Burma

Tribunal held in Tokyo, Japan by Women's League of Burma (on June 27, 2010)

G20: Insist on Effective Maternal Health Plans

Human Rights Key to Effective Policies to Reduce Maternal Deaths