Stop Violence Against Women

Jordan – protect the rights of women domestic migrant workers

Tens of thousands of women migrant domestic workers in Jordan face isolation, exploitation and abuse, with little or no protection from the state. Tens of thousands of women migrant domestic workers in Jordan face isolation, exploitation and abuse, with little or no protection from the state.

Cambodia's government must protect victims of sexual violence as reports of rape increase - 8 March 2010

A new Amnesty International report shows how corruption and discrimination within the police and courts prevent survivors of rape from receiving justice. Teaser image:  Survivors of rape in Cambodia  face limited access to justice, medical services and counselling, Amnesty International said in a report issued on Monday, as rapes of women and girls appear to Files:  Amnesty International's report includes 30 interviews with Cambodian women and girls

Rape victims worldwide denied justice and dignity - 8 March 2010

To mark International Women's Day, Amnesty International has released two reports looking at sexual violence in Cambodia and the Nordic Countries. Teaser image:  Victims of rape and sexual violence worldwide are denied access to justice due to gender discrimination and assumptions about the sexual behaviour of victims of rape, Amnesty International said in Files:  Amnesty International Finland's 2005 campaign called on the authorities to set up an action plan to end violence against women Sweden is one of the countries under the spotlight in Amnesty International's report

Rape victims worldwide denied justice and dignity - 8 March 2010

Victims of rape and sexual violence worldwide are denied access to justice due to gender discrimination and assumptions about the sexual behaviour of victims of rape, Amnesty International said in two regional reports released today. Victims of rape and sexual violence worldwide are denied access to justice due to gender discrimination and assumptions about the sexual behaviour of victims of rape, Amnesty International said in

Cambodia’s government must protect victims of sexual violence as reports of rape increase - 8 March 2010

Survivors of rape in Cambodia face limited access to justice, medical services and counselling, Amnesty International said in a report issued today, as rapes of women and girls appear to be increasing. Survivors of rape in Cambodia face limited access to justice, medical services and counselling, Amnesty International said in a report issued today, as rapes of women and girls appear to be increas

Make the United Nations more effective in realizing women’s rights

The United Nations is a galvanizing force in setting new international standards and commitments to protect and promote women’s human rights especially those at risk of violence, or facing poverty. Make the United Nations more effective in realizing women’s rights. “If we wash with a bu

Malaysia urged to end brutal punishments after women caned - 18 February 2010

Three Muslim women were caned at a prison near Kuala Lumpur after the Shariah court system had  convicted them of having extramarital sex. Amnesty International has called on the Malaysian government to end caning after three women were subjected to the punishment following their conviction for extramarital sex.

Chad: No Safe Place for Women

Sudanese Women living in refugee camps face rape and other violence. Outside the camps, they face a range of abuses from harassment and threats to physical attacks.

Amnesty International on its work with Moazzam Begg and Cageprisoners - 11 February 2010

Amnesty International's interim Secretary General Claudio Cordone on the controversy surrounding the organization in light of statements made by a staff member. The comment below is by Amnesty International's interim Secretary General Claudio Cordone.

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