From Congo and Kenya to Burma and Colombia, rape is used as a weapon to tear apart communities. … Read More»

Urgent action required for Sudanese activist Jalila Khameis Koko was arrested in Khartoum more that 40 days ago. … Read More»

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On 13 and 14 April 2012 human rights defender and lawyer Ms Alba Cruz was subjected to death threats received to her mobile telephone. … Read More»

Not every child has the opportunity to celebrate Mother’s Day. … Read More»

Since President Obama took office in 2009, his Administration has been making huge strides to ensure that ending violence against women and girls is a top priority—a first in U.S. history! … Read More»

The UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) to be held in June will be an important opportunity to define international frameworks to advance sustainability. … Read More»

The people of Syria have been exposed to death and violence for so long now. Every day we hear about the violence that the people are facing, while the numbers of those killed are increasing. … Read More»

NOTIFICATION TO ALL AMERICANS regarding passage of the original EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT: Why start all over again for 100 years? … Read More»

As the leader of a non profit or charity, finding new and low cost ways to attract more resources is part of the game. … Read More»