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Bemba trial tests rape as war crime
The trial of Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo is an opportunity for the International Criminal Court to recognise the brutality of rape in conflict, and adopt a robust definition of the crime in its prosecution.
Women killed for witchcraft in PNG
In early January a girl aged 16-20 years old was burned alive in front of witnesses in Mt Hagen, Papua New Guinea. She was accused of being a witch. This most recently reported sorcery killing in Papua New Guinea is not an isolated incident.
Women and HIV AIDS
Over 30 million people in the world are living with HIV / AIDS, 50% of these are women, more in some countries.
Violence against women - a human rights abuse
From London, Amnesty International, Secretary General, Irene Khan has marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with a public statement reminding us that neither violence against women nor women over-represented in poverty are inevitable facets of life.
Women enslaved across the world.
December 2 marks the United Nations International Day for the Abolition of Slavery.
National Plan of Action - hoping for success
The drafting of the National Plan of Action to combat violence against women and children is a great step for Australia. But now it is critical that we get the details right.
Taiwan calls for ‘comfort women’ apology
Taiwain's parliament is the latest to call on the Japanese Government to provide a formal apology and compensation to the 'comfort women'.
Nepali human rights defender in danger
Defender of women’s rights in danger Nepalese counselor Rita Mahato has been threatened with rape and death – she risks her life for her work.
Education is a human right for every girl
For girls all around the world schools are not places of learning, but places of intimidation, fear and violence.
UN calls on Japan to restore dignity for ‘comfort women’
The UN Human Rights Committee has called on the Government of the Japan to accept its responsibility for the system of military sexual slavery in operation during World War II.
Pioneering Afghan policewoman shot dead
Afghanistan's most high-profile policewoman – who risked her life to protect other women, in the face of assassination attempts and constant death threats – was shot dead by Taleban gunmen last week.
In Afghanistan rape is a taboo subject
Rape is a widespread problem in Afghanistan, but things are changing, report the Washington Post.
Anzac Day: Remembering women victims and survivors
The impact of war on women is sometimes forgotten when we pay tribute to soldiers who fought and died in wars. For some women the scars of war are with them for a life time. Here is Jan Ruff O'herne's story.
Safe schools: Every girl’s right
Education is a crucial step in empowering women, and breaking cycles of poverty, violence and disease. Education is every girl's right. Girls around the world still however face many barriers to education.
Women of DRC launch campaign to stop sexual violence
Women in the Democratic Republic of Congo have launched their own campaign, for justice and an end to sexual violence.
UN launches campaign to end violence against women
The UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has launched a campaign to end violence against women and girls. It will aim to secure political will and increase resources to galvanise world public opinion to ensure action by policy makers at the highest level. The campaign also hopes to engage male leaders and mobilise men and boys.
Authorities must support women’s rights defenders in Iran
The Iranian authorities should cease their harassment of women human rights defenders and take urgent steps to dismantle the discriminatory legislation they are seeking to change.
Ten year old girl suffers human rights violations
The failure of the QLD District Court to treat the gang rape of a 10 year old girl as a rape should be regarded as a human rights violation. The issue of 'consent' should not have been a subject for the trial as the girl was 10 years old when raped by 9 men. Children have the right to full and fair protection by the legal system.
Sexual violence survivors await justice in Sierra Leone
In Sierra Leone, many women are still stigmatised and suffering the after-effects of sexual violence perpetrated during the country's conflict, which ended in 2002.
Protect Burundian women from rape
Amnesty International and ACAT - Burundi (Action des Chretiens pour l'Abolition de la Torture) have called on the Burundian government to take immediate action to protect women and girls from rape and other sexual violence in Burundi.
I hope that Australia is bringing diplomatic pressure to bear in the fight against this prehistoric legislation.
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8 February 2012, 11:02PM