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Solomon Islands Truth and Reconciliation Commission a historic opportunity
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Amnesty International believes that the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is an opportunity for the Solomon Islands Government to recommit to its international human rights obligations.
Rape on the rise in Cambodia
8 March 2010, 01:00PM 1 comment - add yours
Survivors of rape in Cambodia face limited access to justice, medical services and counselling, as rapes of women and girls appear to be increasing.
Abolish flogging of women in Sudan
2 March 2010, 12:25PM 2 comments - add yours
Amnesty International has denounced the continuous practice of flogging, which particularly affects women in Sudan, who face a daily risk of being arrested for wearing trousers or knee-length skirts.
Protection of human rights essential in Haiti relief efforts
18 January 2010, 09:47AM
There must be protection of human rights following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, especially for those most vulnerable: children, those left orphans as a consequence of the earthquake, and girls who are at higher risk of sexual abuse and attack.
Comfort women mark 900th ‘Wednesday demonstration’
14 January 2010, 02:13PM
As we mark the 900th 'Wednesday demonstration' in Seoul, South Korea, we call on the government of Japan to apologise fully and unequivocally to the survivors of Japan’s military sexual slavery system.
Iran’s ‘Mourning Mothers’ must be released
12 January 2010, 12:30PM
The Iranian authorities must release a group of women who were beaten and arrested during a peaceful vigil in Tehran at the weekend.
Major accused of torturing girl to death in Nepal must be arrested
9 December 2009, 10:13AM
A Nepalese Major accused of torturing a 15-year-old girl to death must be immediately arrested, and an independent and impartial investigation should be conducted by the Nepali government.
Arrests, harassment and illegal detentions in Guinea
3 December 2009, 09:20AM
Many people remain unaccounted for following a massacre in September and further investigations have uncovered disturbing levels of sexual violence.
New family law in Vanuatu welcomed
26 September 2009, 10:12AM
Human Rights Council adopts Universal Periodic Review outcome on Vanuatu: Amnesty International welcomes new Family Law
Pacific leaders pledge to end violence against women
7 August 2009, 01:05PM
Pacific Islands heads of government have shown strong leadership by committing to eradicate sexual violence and gender-based violence in the Pacific region.
Pacific Leaders must address high rates of violence against women
6 August 2009, 09:26AM
Violence against women is impeding the achievement of development goals across the Pacific region.
Harmonising of laws a welcome step to end violence
27 July 2009, 01:46PM
In a step forward for the protection of women and children, the Federal and NSW governments have announced a joint examination of ways to harmonise domestic violence and family law.
New permanent visas still do not fully protect trafficking victims
19 June 2009, 05:10PM
Changes to Australian trafficking laws will offer greater protection of victims of trafficking, but do not go far enough.
Budget delivers mixed messages on rights
13 May 2009, 01:37PM
The Federal Budget has delivered some positive news for asylum seekers, but no progress on additional funding to stop violence against women.
Release of plan to reduce violence against women
29 April 2009, 05:03PM
Amnesty International welcomed today's release of Time for Action, a report containing key recommendations for the National Plan of Action to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children, likely to be launched next year.
Australia must implement UN recommendations on rights
4 April 2009, 12:06PM
Amnesty International has called on the Rudd Government to react promptly and positively to all UN Human Rights Committee findings on Australia.
Plan to reduce violence against women under threat
25 February 2009, 03:00PM
Amnesty International has called on the Federal Government to make good on their election promise for a national plan to reduce violence against women.
30,000 act on violence against women
25 November 2008, 11:51AM
30,000 signatures for a National Plan of Action to combat violence against women delivered to Federal Minister for the Status of Women.
Girl aged 13 stoned to death
2 November 2008, 04:56PM
A 13 year old girl was stoned to death in Somalia this week for adultery. Numerous sources have told Amnesty International that she had in fact been raped.
Resurgence in rape and recruitment of child soldiers
29 September 2008, 10:49AM
For every two children released, five are taken and forced to be child soldiers, said Amnesty International, in a new report released on 29 September on the ongoing conflict in the province of North Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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