As is always the case in discussing aid in the aftermath of natural disasters, the first concern that we have is getting the aid to those who need it most, and that is almost always women and children. We will post information on efforts directed specifically for that purpose in Myanmar as we become aware […]
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From Amnesty International:
Stop the Impunity and Demand Justice for Barbara Italia Mendez and the Women
of Atenco!
Dear Supporter,
Just over a month ago we told you about Barbara Italia Mendez who was one of 26 women arrested without explanation at a protest in May 2006, beaten, and raped by members of the Mexican police. May […]
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From the Standing Woman blog:
First there were two, then four, than another three, then two more, then…. From down the hill, over the fence, up from the street, from across the stairs, they came to answer the call from StandingWomen.org.We intuitively formed a circle. Women and men and children and Coyote, the dog, came together […]
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For immediate release:
More Information: athousandgrandmothers @ yahoo.com
GRANDMOTHERS HUNGRY FOR JUSTICE
1000 Grandmothers are getting rockers greased, and stomachs prepared for the Close the SOA Fast which will occur on April 23-25 in the Downtown City Plaza. Fasters and supporters will be in the plaza during the hours of 10am – 3pm, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. […]
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Excerpted from the National Coalition for Immigrant Women’s Rights Newsletter and Update:
“This is the first official newsletter of the National Coalition for Immigrant Women’s Rights (NCIWR), a coalition of local, state and national organizations working to defend and advance the rights of immigrant women. We hope that the newsletter will be a useful tool for […]
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Received via e-mail, with thanks to Jan Strout:
Mexico, April 9th, 2008
The World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters, Article 19, and Reporters Without Borders condemn the murder of two community journalists in Mexico, and we demand:
Clarification of the events that occurred on April 8th of this year, on the highway to San Juan Copala, Oaxaca, where […]
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Abyss2hope will be hosting a Blog Against Sexual Violence on April 3 in conjunction with the Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action. According to Abyss,
“The 2008 Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign national slogan for this April is: Prevent Sexual Violence…in our workplaces.
This is an important area which often gets neglected until a report of […]
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Major thanks to Campus Progress for this very important catch. We need to tell the Bush Administration to keep their slimy little hands off our bodies! The denial of medical care is a human rights violation.
“Last November, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists outlined the ethical guidelines for doctors. Those who have moral objections […]
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Check CNN for show times in your area:
On Deadly Ground: The Women of Iraq: Doctor, divorcee… prostitute, prisoner. Women who risk their lives to tell you the reality of terror and hope in Iraq today.
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Given that International Women’s Day coincided with the catastrophic events in Gaza, please show your solidarity by signing the statement below from the Campaign of Solidarity with Women Resisting U.S. Wars and Occupation. You can send your name, affiliation, and place of residence to: solidaritywomen @ yahoo.com.
–Piya Chatterjee & Sunaina Maira
An Open Letter to All […]
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