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September 13, 2023 Statement

Malawi: Submission the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

86th Session

September 12, 2023 Commentary

What the World Needs to Do For Afghan Women

The Taliban’s Continued Attacks on Afghan Women’s Rights are Not Just a Problem for Afghanistan but for the Whole World

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September 12, 2023 Statement

Open letter of the European Coalition on Sex Workers’ Rights and Inclusion to Members of the European Parliament Re: Prostitution Report

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September 8, 2023 Dispatches

Mexico’s Supreme Court Orders Federal Decriminalization of Abortion

Next Steps Include Ensuring Access

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September 8, 2023 News Release

Afghanistan: Taliban’s Gender Crimes Against Humanity

Women, Girls Are Targets; ICC Mandated to Prosecute Gender-Based Cases

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September 7, 2023 News Release

Europe: Pivotal Moment for Sex Worker Rights

Critical Issues Before European Court of Human Rights, Parliament

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September 6, 2023 Dispatches

Mexican State Becomes 12th to Decriminalize Abortion

Supreme Court Ruling Affirms Rights to Health, Reproductive Autonomy

 Women from various feminist collectives demonstrate in Mexico City’s Zócalo on the Global Day of Action for Access to Legal, Free, Safe and Free Abortion, September 28, 2022.
August 30, 2023 Dispatches

Spanish Women Players Spotlight Crisis of Abuse

All Players Deserve Harassment-Free Work Environment

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August 19, 2023 News Release

Iran: Mass Arrests of Women’s Rights Defenders

At Least a Dozen Arrested Ahead of Protests’ Anniversary

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August 17, 2023 Dispatches

Indonesian Schoolgirls Testify on Mandatory Hijab and Bullying

National Commission Holds First Hearing on Abusive Rules

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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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August 17, 2023 News Release

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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

Afghan women protest in Kabul on August 13, 2022.
August 15, 2023 Dispatches

An Opportunity to Remedy Inequality in Pakistan

Land Reform Needed to Bring Equality for Rural Women, People in Poverty

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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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