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August 24, 2017 Commentary

Middle East on a Roll to Repeal 'Marry the Rapist' Laws

Rape-marriage exoneration laws are relics of the colonial past. It's time to leave them there.

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August 21, 2017 News Release

Chile: Key Ruling to Ease Abortion Restrictions

Constitutional Tribunal Rejects Lawsuits Against New Law

Pro-abortion activist take part in a demonstration in front of the Constitutional Court where opposing parliamentarians presented arguments against the newly approved law that allows abortions under limited circumstances, in Santiago, Chile.
August 14, 2017 Dispatches

Authorities in Southern Russia Scared of Feminism

Police and Cossacks Harass Local Activists

Activists hoping to attend a gathering on feminism, instead harassed and brought to the Dzhubga police station in Krasnodar region, Russia.
August 10, 2017 News Release

A Step in the Right Direction on Menstrual Stigma in Nepal

But Making Chaupadi a Crime is Only a First Step

A chaupadi hut, in a family's yard, where female members of the family are obliged to sleep during their menstrual periods. Kailali district, western Nepal.
August 8, 2017 Dispatches

Why No Rush to End Child Marriage in Nepal?

Still No Concrete Plan Despite Early Promises

17-year-old Anjana M., married at 14, sits outside her home with her two-year-old daughter Ishita. Anjana’s aunt and uncle pressured her to marry her husband because of rumors about her relationship with him. Anjana’s father sent her to Pokhara when she w
August 4, 2017 News Release

Qatar: Residency Reform Doesn’t End Gender Bias

Mother’s Nationality Still Won’t Transfer

A sign indicating a route to Qatar embassy is seen in Manama, Bahrain, June 5, 2017.
August 1, 2017 News Release

Jordan: Seize Opportunity to End Impunity for Rape

Parliament to Vote on Controversial Penal Code Article

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July 31, 2017 News Release

Nicaragua: Abortion Ban Threatens Health and Lives

Women, Providers Describe Fear and Stigma

International Women's Day in Managua, Nicaragua
July 27, 2017 Dispatches

Women Activists in Iran Pressing for Female Minister in Cabinet

President Rouhani Having ‘Reservations’ Despite Campaign Promises

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July 27, 2017 News Release

Tunisia: Landmark Step to Shield Women from Violence

New Law Offers Protection, but Needs Funding

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July 25, 2017 Interview

Interview: Intersex Babies Don’t Need ‘Fixing’

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July 25, 2017 News Release

US: Harmful Surgery on Intersex Children

Medically Unnecessary Operations Risk Lifelong Suffering

A two-and-a-half-year old born with intersex traits walks with her parents in their garden. The parents have decided to defer all medically unnecessary surgeries until their child can decide for herself.
July 24, 2017 Q & A

Q&A: Human Rights Law and Access to Abortion

July 21, 2017 Dispatches

Punishing UK Women When Condoms Fail

Boots Pharmacy in the UK Reveals Sexism in Refusal to Lower Cost of Morning-after Pill

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July 21, 2017 Commentary

Gulf Crisis Shows How Discrimination in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, and Qatar Tears Families Apart

A road sign is seen near Abu Samra border crossing to Saudi Arabia, Qatar June 12, 2017.

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