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05/03/2004
Violence against women is a 'cancer' and must end: Amnesty
Violence against women is a "cancer" eating away at the core of every society across the globe, Amnesty International has said at the launch of a new campaign.
The human rights agency's Secretary General, Irene Khan, today accused governments of failing to address the "real 'terror' of our world" which is faced by millions of women every day.
Publishing a new report outlining the scale of the problem, Amnesty International said that at least one-in-three women in the world will suffer serious violence in their lifetime.
The 122-page report, 'It's in our hands – Stop violence against women', showed that whether in times of peace or war, women are being subjected to atrocities simply because they are women. The report has called on the governments to act – both to enact new laws and enforce existing ones that are often ignored – to "prevent millions of women being beaten, raped, murdered, assaulted, mutilated and even denied the right to ever exist".
'Cultural' practices such as female genital mutilation, which affects 135 million girls and women globally, and so-called 'honour' killings are major factors in violence against women around the world, Amnesty International said.
The human rights organisation's campaign states that "living in safety is a universal right, not a privilege" for women.
(gmcg)
The human rights agency's Secretary General, Irene Khan, today accused governments of failing to address the "real 'terror' of our world" which is faced by millions of women every day.
Publishing a new report outlining the scale of the problem, Amnesty International said that at least one-in-three women in the world will suffer serious violence in their lifetime.
The 122-page report, 'It's in our hands – Stop violence against women', showed that whether in times of peace or war, women are being subjected to atrocities simply because they are women. The report has called on the governments to act – both to enact new laws and enforce existing ones that are often ignored – to "prevent millions of women being beaten, raped, murdered, assaulted, mutilated and even denied the right to ever exist".
'Cultural' practices such as female genital mutilation, which affects 135 million girls and women globally, and so-called 'honour' killings are major factors in violence against women around the world, Amnesty International said.
The human rights organisation's campaign states that "living in safety is a universal right, not a privilege" for women.
(gmcg)
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Fewer Women Hold Positions Of Power And Influence
'Sex and Power', the Equality and Human Rights Commission's annual report looking at women in top positions of power and influence across the public and private sectors, suggests a worrying trend of reversal or stalled progress - with few significant increases.
03 April 2009
Domestic Violence Board Expands To Include Sexual Attacks
The MPA Domestic Violence Board is formally expanding its remit and oversight responsibilities to include sexual violence and will re-launch as the Domestic and Sexual Violence Board today. Cindy Butts, MPA member and Chair of the Board said: "This is an exciting and challenging step forward.
Domestic Violence Board Expands To Include Sexual Attacks
The MPA Domestic Violence Board is formally expanding its remit and oversight responsibilities to include sexual violence and will re-launch as the Domestic and Sexual Violence Board today. Cindy Butts, MPA member and Chair of the Board said: "This is an exciting and challenging step forward.
17 February 2004
UK sees 20% increase in multiple births over 10 years
Mothers are having 20% more multiple births than they were a decade ago, according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Statistics have revealed that in 2002, the multiple birth rate was 15 per 1,000 women giving birth, compared with 12.5 in 1992.
UK sees 20% increase in multiple births over 10 years
Mothers are having 20% more multiple births than they were a decade ago, according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Statistics have revealed that in 2002, the multiple birth rate was 15 per 1,000 women giving birth, compared with 12.5 in 1992.
11 May 2004
Girl (8) among Iraqi civilians killed by UK troops: report
An eight-year-old girl is among a number of Iraqi civilians who have been killed in disputed circumstances by British forces in southern Iraq, an Amnesty International report has alleged.
Girl (8) among Iraqi civilians killed by UK troops: report
An eight-year-old girl is among a number of Iraqi civilians who have been killed in disputed circumstances by British forces in southern Iraq, an Amnesty International report has alleged.
09 March 2004
Britain's five Guantanamo detainees fly home today
Five of the nine British nationals held by the US in Guantanamo Bay are expected to fly home to the UK today.
Britain's five Guantanamo detainees fly home today
Five of the nine British nationals held by the US in Guantanamo Bay are expected to fly home to the UK today.
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