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Category Archives: Domestic Violence
Li Yan is alive, but still facing execution
By Luisa De Campo from Amnesty International Australia Li Yan is on death row in China for murdering her husband after suffering repeated, horrific abuse at his hands. She could be put to death any day now. Though the Supreme … Continue reading
‘Don’t wash your dirty linen in public’
Li Dehuai’s sister could be executed any day now. She was convicted of killing her violent husband. Li Dehuai talks about his sister and how her story reflects the painful challenges faced by domestic violence victims in China. By Li Dehuai, … Continue reading
Posted in Asia And The Pacific, China, Domestic Violence, Uncategorized, Women, Women's Rights
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Central African Republic: Catch Kony, but don’t forget his victims
By Godfrey Byaruhanga, Amnesty International’s Central Africa Researcher, in Obo The first in a series of blogs from the Central African Republic highlights the threats posed by several armed groups that have yet to be disarmed and demobilized, as well … Continue reading
Hidden From View – HIV and women in rural South Africa
By an Amnesty International staff member, South Africa has made great progress in combating the HIV epidemic in the last three years. Yet people in rural communities, particularly women, still struggle to protect their health because of poverty and discrimination. … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Domestic Violence, International Organizations, Women
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In solidarity with Colombia’s survivors of sexual violence
By Ulrike Beck of the Colombia team at Amnesty International As people around the world prepare to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, thousands of women and girls continue to endure rape and other sexual violence at the hands … Continue reading
Posted in Armed Conflict, Colombia, Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, Women
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