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Papua New Guinea: Police must act urgently to save captured women accused of “sorcery” - 10 April 2013

Police in Papua New Guinea are not doing enough to ensure the release of a seriously injured woman currently detained by a group that accuses her of practising “sorcery”, Amnesty International said Story Location:  Papua New Guinea “The police must direct all available resources to save this woman's life and ensure her and her daughters’ safe release. ” Source:  Kate Schuetze, Amnesty International Pacific Researcher URL:  Appalling violence against six women in Easter ‘witch-hunt’ URL:  Papua New Guinea must act after woman burned alive for 'sorcery'

Venezuela: El nuevo presidente debe revisar políticas que afectan a cuestiones clave de derechos humanos

El ganador o ganadora de las elecciones presidenciales que tienen lugar el 14 de abril en Venezuela debe poner en marcha políticas que aseguren la completa protección de los derechos humanos en el país, dijo hoy Amnistía Internacional. El ganador o ganadora de las elecciones presidenciales que tienen lugar el 14 de abril en Venezuela debe poner en marcha políticas que aseguren la completa protección

Venezuela. Le président devra réexaminer les politiques influant sur des sujets essentiels en rapport avec les droits humains

Le vainqueur de l'élection présidentielle qui se tiendra dimanche 14 avril au Venezuela devra mettre en œuvre des politiques qui garantiront la pleine protection des droits humains dans le pays, a déclaré Amnesty International jeudi 4 avril. Le vainqueur de l'élection présidentielle qui se tiendra dimanche 14 avril au Venezuela devra mettre en œuvre des politiques qui garantiront la pleine protection des droits humains dans l

Venezuela: New president must review policies affecting key human rights issues

The winner of Venezuela’s presidential elections on April 14 must implement policies that ensure the full protection of human rights in the country, Amnesty International said today. The winner of Venezuela’s presidential elections on April 14 must implement policies that ensure the full protection of human rights in the country, Amnesty Internati

Papua New Guinea: Appalling violence against six women in Easter ‘witch-hunt’ - 5 April 2013

Headline Title:  Papua New Guinea: Appalling violence against women in Easter ‘witch-hunt’ Authorities in Papua New Guinea must take urgent action to prevent and punish ‘sorcery’-related violence, following reports six women and a man were abducted and subjected to acts of appalling crue Witness says the women were subjected to horrific sexual violence with hot iron rods in the Southern Highlands, and the six are still missing. Story Location:  Royaume-Uni 8° 33' 15.2028" S, 147° 31' 27.8904" E See map: Google Maps “Sorcery is often used as pretext to commit violence against women. Repealing the Sorcery Act is one of the first urgent steps the authorities must take towards preventing further horrific attacks.” Source:  Kate Shuetze, Amnesty International's Pacific researcher Date:  Fri, 05/04/2013 URL:  Papua New Guinea must act after woman burned alive for 'sorcery' Description:  News story, 8 February 2013

L'emblématique groupe The Cure soutient une campagne d'Amnesty International pendant sa tournée en Amérique latine

Le groupe britannique emblématique The Cure fait la promotion de la nouvelle campagne d'Amnesty International intitulée Mon corps, mes droits dans le cadre de sa tournée en Amérique latine, qui se déroule sur huit dates en avril. Le groupe britannique emblématique The Cure fait la promotion de la nouvelle campagne d'Amnesty International intitulée Mon corps, mes droits dans le cadre de sa tournée en Amérique latine

Cinco prioridades para Venezuela ante las elecciones - 4 April 2013

Headline Title:  Cinco prioridades para Venezuela ante las elecciones Cuando los venezolanos se preparan para ir a las urnas el próximo 14 de abril, Amnistía Internacional ha identificado algunas de las cuestiones clave de derechos humanos a las que todos los candida Cuando los venezolanos se preparan para ir a las urnas el próximo 14 de abril, Amnistía Internacional ha identificado algunas de las cuestiones clave de derechos humanos a las que todos los candidatos deben dar prioridad en sus planes. Media Node:  Venezuela elections_es Venezuela Elections Story Location:  Venezuela 1° 21' 22.752" N, 74° 21' 19.6884" W

Five priorities for Venezuela ahead of elections - 4 April 2013

Headline Title:  Five priorities for Venezuela ahead of elections As Venezuelans prepare to go to the polls on 14 April, Amnesty International has identified some of the key human rights issues that every candidate should prioritize in their plans. As Venezuelans prepare to go to the polls on 14 April, Amnesty International has identified some of the key human rights issues that every candidate should prioritize in their plans.  Media Node:  Venezuela elections Venezuela Elections Venezuela Map At a Glance:  Amnesty International urged presidential candidates in Venezuela to take action on:Public SecurityPrisonsFreedom of expression and associationViolence against WomenInternational human rights scrutiny Story Location:  Venezuela 1° 21' 22.752" N, 74° 21' 19.6884" W URL:  Venezuela: New president must review policies affecting key human rights issues Description:  Press Release, 4 April 2013 URL:  Carta abierta a los candidatos y las candidatas a la Presidencia de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela Description:  Open Letter, 4 April 2013

Iconic British band The Cure promoting Amnesty International campaign on South American Tour

Iconic British band The Cure are promoting Amnesty International’s new “My Body, My Rights” campaign on their eight-date tour of South America in April. Iconic British band The Cure are promoting Amnesty International’s new “My Body, My Rights” campaign on their eight-date tour of South America in April.

Droits des femmes. L’ONU garde le cap, mais il reste beaucoup à faire

Les droits des femmes ont connu quelques avancées modestes vendredi 15 mars 2013 à l’occasion de la réunion de la Commission de la condition de la femme (CSW) des Nations unies, lorsque des gouvernements se sont engagés à mettre en place une série de mesures visant à lutter contre les violences liées au genre, thème prioritaire cette année. Les droits des femmes ont connu quelques avancées modestes vendredi 15 mars 2013 à l’occasion de la réunion de la Commission de la condition de la femme (CSW) des Nations unies, lorsque des go

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