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V(iolence against women) Day 2013
One Billion Rising is a rally taking place all over the world on Valentine's Day. In places from Richmond Virginia, to Richmond,...
Global JusticeHow to Combat Rape Culture
The Indian government has received over 80,000 submissions from citizens all around the country after last month's gang rape on a New...
Amnesty urges Obama to lead on the Global Arms Trade Treaty
Last week, Amnesty International USA issued a statement urging President Obama to take the lead on the Global Arms Trade Treaty, and...
Human RightsDeteriorating Situation Requires Increased International Assistance
A young girl was "gang-raped and forced to stagger home naked-heightening her shame in a society where modesty is so valued." This...
Human RightsWhen Will Enough Be Enough?
It seems that every morning brings a fresh headline that documents another grotesque violation of girls and women's human rights. From the...
Human RightsRape Culture from Ohio to India
“They raped her quicker than Mike Tyson!,” said Michael Nodianos, during a leaked video of drunk high school athletes verbally harassing a...
Global JusticeGive the Disabled a Global Fair Break
The Senate is on the verge of ratifying the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). This could be amazing!...
Global JusticeForeign Policy Wisdom for the Next Four Years
"We believe that 'We're all in this together' is a far better philosophy than 'You're on your own'.'' That's how Bill Clinton...
What do Zombies have to do with Foreign Policy?
Have you ever wondered what you would do in a zombie apocalypse? If you have, you are not alone. It seems like...
Human RightsOn International Day of the Girl… Let’s Talk about the Guys
Men, boys, let us be bold. Let us speak the truth and stand up for the rights of girls and women to...
Global JusticeWhy Thomas Jefferson isn’t too Happy With Obama
Thousands of Muslims around the world have exploded in anger in response to an anti-Islam film titled The Innocence of Muslims, which,...