Violence against women living with HIV has increasingly been recognized in Latin America and the Caribbean as a key issue, but there remain challenges as well as opportunities to place it at the core of the policymaking process.
At a press conference on Capitol Hill, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand demonstrated bipartisan support for her proposal to remove the reporting and prosecution of sexual assault complaints in the military from the chain of command.
Having already asked lawmakers to take away commanders’ authority to overturn sexual assault convictions, Reid is now considering a measure that would entirely remove sexual assault cases from the chain of command.
Red Flags in Cleveland and Violence in America
Chris Hayes talks with syndicated columnist Connie Schultz, Irin Carmon of Salon, and Feministing writer Eesha Pandit about the latest developments out of Cleveland, and about how violence against women affects society. (via NBCNews.com)
Military Sexual Assaults Are Up, as Air Force Assault Prevention Officer Arrested for Sexual Battery
Pentagon brass say they’re working on the problem but balk at meaningful changes that would safeguard those claiming assault against their superiors.
In his new HBO special, comedian Louis C.K. notes that men are “the worst thing that ever happens to” women. The bit is funny, but it’s also tragically on point.
No young woman should accept that sexual assault is just another part of college that she must avoid like the “freshman 15″ or early morning classes.
What Is the Worst Threat to Women? Louis CK Preaches
Louis CK tells us in a hilarious, real way about something we unfortunately know quite well to be true. Though one could argue that this same threat is worst for men as well.
Here are some things we can all do to help change the conversation, literally, around sexual assault.
Today, in post-conflict Guatemala, there is a war against women. At least two women die daily as a result of femicide, and the crime often includes torture and rape.
Disney Backtracks Over ‘Sexy’ Princess Merida Makeover 
Why Is El Salvador Letting a Woman Die? 
Stoking Fire: Addressing the Specific Needs of Female Syrian Refugees 
Yes, Abortion Is a Women’s Issue, and Yes, More Male Allies Are Welcome 
Adoption Imperialism: A Q&A With ‘The Child Catchers’ Author Kathryn Joyce
Ariel Castro Could Face Murder Charges for Terminating Victim’s Pregnancies 
Star Parker, CURE Exploit Gosnell Case to Promote Debunked ‘Black Genocide’ Narrative - Disney Backtracks Over ‘Sexy’ Princess Merida Makeover
Get Real! What to Do When Sex Has Only Either Felt Painful or Like Nothing? - Why Is El Salvador Letting a Woman Die?
- Worked Up About Teens and Plan B? Here’s What the Kids Actually Think. – JezebelSource: RHRC Google News | Published on 2013-05-16
- Fighting Maternal Mortality in Somaliland – Huffington Post (blog)Source: RHRC Google News | Published on 2013-05-16
- Gosnell Verdict Raises Questions About Access To Abortions – NPRSource: RHRC Google News | Published on 2013-05-16
- Free maternal health in danger – GhanaWebSource: RHRC Google News | Published on 2013-05-16
- MEPs express concern at ‘restrictive aspects’ of Irish abortion legislation – Irish TimesSource: RHRC Google News | Published on 2013-05-16
- 75000 teenage girls in Ghana get pregnant every year – New Straits TimesSource: RHRC Google News | Published on 2013-05-15
- Nonprofits, health clinics see bigger roles – The Register-GuardSource: RHRC Google News | Published on 2013-05-15
