Category Archives: Sexual Violence

In solidarity with Colombia’s survivors of sexual violence

Posted on 6 March 2012 by Conor Fortune

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 | 30 Comments

Egypt and its generals: between denial and repression

Posted on 11 February 2012 by Conor Fortune

By Salil Shetty, Secretary-General of Amnesty International Last March, following a violent crackdown on peaceful demonstrations in Cairo’s Tahrir Square, a group of 18 women protesters were detained by the Egyptian army. Seventeen of them were held for four days, … Continue reading →

Posted in Censorship and Free Speech, Egypt, International Justice, Middle East And North Africa, Sexual Violence, Women | 3 Comments

Women’s fight for justice continues

Posted on 25 November 2011 by Edward Herbert

By Azmina Dhrodia, Programme Assistant – Gender, Sexuality and Identity Programme I received my first ‘A’ grade for an essay during my second-year university Global Politics class. I think the outrage my essay topic provoked in me might have something … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights Defenders and Activists, International Organizations, Sexual Violence, Women | 5 Comments

Women in danger on Colombia’s front line

Posted on 26 September 2011 by Conor Fortune

By Josefina Salomon, with Amnesty International’s team in Bogotá Angélica is never alone. Everywhere she goes, she’s accompanied by two armed security guards in a bullet-proof car. For Angélica, travelling alone is simply too dangerous. She is a Colombian human … Continue reading →

Posted in Colombia, Sexual Violence, Women | 5 Comments