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Human Rights
These Women Are Demanding Their Rights From Inside Rome’s Occupied Buildings
Precarious labour and housing conditions have pushed many to squat Rome’s empty buildings.
Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Campaigners Against Sexual Violence as a Weapon
“I want to be the last girl in the world with a story like mine,” Nadia Murad wrote.
GOP Senators Are Running Away From Women Sharing Their Sexual Assault Stories
One Republican senator hid in an airport bathroom.
The Link Between Human Trafficking and Dirty Energy in Minnesota
The Line 3 Pipeline is a threat to Indigenous women, girls and Two Spirit people.
Recent Disasters Reveal Racial Discrimination in FEMA Aid Process
Black and Latino populations affected by property damage are less likely to access aid of any kind.
Will the New Crimes Against Humanity Treaty Protect Women and LGBTI Persons?
A new treaty could affect people's rights for generations to come.
When Survivors Unite
For survivors of sexual assault, the flawed nomination of Brett Kavanaugh is both personal and political.
Feminists and Trans Activists Rise Against State Violence in Argentina
Activists say gendered/sexualized violence and economic distribution are intertwined forms of state violence.
Congress Reluctant to Pass Civil Rights Bill for People With Disabilities
Activists say, “I'd rather go to jail than die in a nursing home.”
Ford Has Spoken Her Truth. Now the Senate Must Stand Against Sexual Violence.
Even if the senators believe Ford, the question is whether they believe her allegations matter.