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September 30, 2021 Commentary

Women in Papua New Guinea are Suffering an Epidemic of Violence - The Government Must Act

Screenshot from the testimony of Ruth Kissam at the Special Parliamentary Inquiry into Gender-Based Violence.
September 29, 2021 News Release

Africa: Rights Progress for Pregnant Students

Five More Sub-Saharan Countries Act to Protect Girls’ Education; Barriers Remain

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September 29, 2021 Statement

Submission to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women Review of South Africa

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September 29, 2021 Statement

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80th Session

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Situation Worsening Every Day

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September 29, 2021 Commentary

List of Taliban Policies Violating Women’s Rights in Afghanistan

Women gather to demand their rights under Taliban rule during a protest in Kabul, Afghanistan on September 3, 2021.
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Beijing to Reduce ‘Non-Medically Necessary’ Abortions

New Guidelines Raise Alarms for Reproductive Rights

A promotion for China's defunct one-child policy remains on the outer wall of a government office in Bobai, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, August 26, 2021.
September 24, 2021 Commentary

Nigerian States Should Protect Girls by Ending Child Marriage

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Afghan Women Fleeing Violence Lose Vital Protection

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Effective Law Enforcement, Access to Shelter, Financial Support Are Critical

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Witness: Sexual Violence During Kenya’s Covid-19 Lockdown

Government Should Support Community Activists Working to Protect Survivors

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September 20, 2021 Statement

Updated Submission to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

Review of the Combined State Party Report for Indonesia - 80th Session, September 2021

September 20, 2021 Dispatches

South Sudanese Officials Intimidate Sex Worker on Camera

Government Should Protect Sex Workers, Enhance HIV/AIDs Education

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Full Investigation Needed into Ignored Riot Warnings, Sexual Violence

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