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"Best practices" and "exemplar communities": Ivory tower housing solutions for Haiti

by Beverly Bell | February 2, 2012 at 8:47 AM

This article was authored by guest columnist Deepa Panchang. February 2, 2012 … Read More»

‘Lil’ Ma’am Child-Bride’ – by Shaheen Sultan Dhanji

by SSD | January 30, 2012 at 9:53 PM

(friends, this small contribution is an agony to witness a child-bride being sold to a tribal man thrice her age in various countries, practice is often referred as ” Child-Bride” in tribal systems…ss … Read More»

Offer: Voice For Human Rights is Looking For New Team Members!

by Ashly Bloxon | January 27, 2012 at 10:28 AM | Opportunities

Voice For Human Rights is currently looking for dedicated and driven individuals to join our team of activists. … Read More»

Offer: IRC is Seeking a Program Coordinator based in Bukavu, DR Congo

by Breese | January 20, 2012 at 3:48 PM | Opportunities

Since 1989, the Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) has advocated vigorously for laws, policies and programs to improve the lives and protect the rights of refugee and displaced women, children and young … Read More»

Two Years after the Earthquake in Haiti: "Housing is Our Battle"

by Beverly Bell | January 19, 2012 at 8:42 AM

By Alexis Erkert January 19, 2012 Remember, you are marching today for those who couldn’t be here, To say to them, “We haven’t forgotten. We’ll never forget.” … Read More»

Culture And Human Rights: How Can We Challenge ‘cultural’ Excuses For Gender-based Violence?

by Breese | January 11, 2012 at 3:44 PM

From Gender Across Borders … Read More»

CREA's Sexuality, Gender, & Rights Institute in Khandala, India

by Breese | April 6, 2012 - 00:00 - April 12, 2012 - 00:00

CREA's Sexuality, Gender, and Rights Institute is an annual, week-long residential course that focuses on a conceptual study of sexuality. … Read More»

Iran: New execution fears for Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani - Sign the petition

by Breese | January 11, 2012 at 3:28 PM

From Amnesty International: … Read More»

Offer: Call for Applications: Women’s Land Rights Visiting Professionals Program

by Breese | January 11, 2012 at 2:48 PM | Opportunities

Women’s Land Rights Visiting Professionals Program Visiting Professionals Application Now Open! … Read More»