Women's Rights
Despite great strides made by the international women’s rights movement over many years, women and girls around the world are still married as children or trafficked into forced labor and sex slavery. They are refused access to education and political participation, and some are trapped in conflicts where rape is perpetrated as a weapon of war. Around the world, deaths related to pregnancy and childbirth are needlessly high, and women are prevented from making deeply personal choices in their private lives. Human Rights Watch is working toward the realization of women’s empowerment and gender equality—protecting the rights and improving the lives of women and girls on the ground.
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Tanzania: Maasai Forcibly Displaced for Game Reserve
Provide Redress; Adopt New Conservation Model After Consultations
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Saudi Arabia: Law Enshrines Male Guardianship
Personal Status Law Discriminates Against Women in Marriage, Divorce, Custody
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“This Is Why We Became Activists”
Violence Against Lesbian, Bisexual, and Queer Women and Non-Binary People
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Sierra Leone: Center Girls’ Voices in Education Reforms
New Law Should Require Greater Inclusion of Pregnant Girls, Young Mothers
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Tanzania: Maasai Forcibly Displaced for Game Reserve
Provide Redress; Adopt New Conservation Model After Consultations
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France Ratifies Treaty to End Violence and Harassment at Work
The Government Should Now Adopt Reforms that Make Work a Safe Place for All
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Marriage Equality Could Bring Women Autonomy and Safety
New Report Addresses Family Violence Against Queer, Trans Women
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In Conflicting Decisions, Two US Judges Rule on Access to Safe Abortion Drug
Texas Judge Moves to Suspend Approval of Mifepristone Nationwide
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Ukraine’s New Health Rules Spotlight Barriers to Emergency Contraception
Authorities Should Eliminate Prescription Requirement for “Morning-After” Pill
