Sexual Violence and Rape
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Middle East/North AfricaWe write in advance of the 79th pre-session of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women and its review of the Kingdom of Morocco’s compliance with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.
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Children's RightsHuman Rights Watch writes in advance of the 79th pre-session of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women relating to Brazil’s compliance with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (“the Convention”). This submission addresses issues related to articles 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 12, 14, and 16 of the Convention.
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DR Congo: Gangs Kidnap, Rape in National Park
Armed Criminals Abducted at Least 170 People, Many Women, Since 2017
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“They Treated Us in Monstrous Ways”
Sexual Violence Against Men, Boys, and Transgender Women in the Syrian Conflict
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Death Penalty Not the Answer to Bangladesh’s Rape Problem
The Government Should Institute Real Reforms, Provide Services, Remove Barriers to Justice
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Protesting Sexual Assault in India Isn’t a ‘Conspiracy’
Authorities Blame Critics After Rape and Murder in Uttar Pradesh State
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Blaming the Victim for Sexual Violence in Pakistan
‘Motorway Incident’ Protests Show Urgent Need for Police Reform
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Iran is Having its #MeToo Moment
After Iranian women started sharing stories of sexual violence, the Iranian authorities have been forced to act.
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A 10-Year-Old Girl’s Ordeal to Have a Legal Abortion in Brazil
Reproductive Rights Reform, Greater Access to Care Needed
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Haiti: Football Sex Abuse Case Witnesses Threatened
Athlete Survivors Seek Justice, Restructuring of Federation
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DR Congo: Gangs Kidnap, Rape in National Park
Armed Criminals Abducted at Least 170 People, Many Women, Since 2017
