Indonesian women students protest outside the UN representative in Jakarta
Violence against women is the most widespread human rights abuse in the world. Every day, thousands of women and girls are abused in their own homes, raped in armed conflicts, murdered by their families, attacked for speaking up and defending women's rights.
James 10/11/2008
The Australian Government is drafting a National Plan of Action to reduce violence against women. Make sure they get it right by contacting your local MP.
Sophie 1/12/2008
Over 30 million people in the world are living with HIV / AIDS, 50% of these are women, more in some countries.
During November and December we are hosting stalls, speakers, picnics, lunches - events all across the nation to celebrate the 2008 16 Days of Activism. Come along, take action to stop violence against women.
Call on the Nicaraguan authorities to ensure human rights defenders in the country have the right to carry out their peaceful work without obstacles or fear of reprisals.
704 others have taken this action. Be the next:
Kavira Muraulu is a farmer in the DR Congo who was bayoneted in the stomach after she complained about being raped by a soldier.
Violence against women has to end. Please give to Amnesty International so that we can continue to campaign for the rights of women.
