Wildfire Smoke in North America Threatens Pregnancy Rights The Problem at Hand Wildfire smoke in North America is turning skies hazy and creating unhealthy air that poses a threat to pregnant people’s health. According to Skye Wheeler, senior researcher at the Women’s Rights Division of Human Rights Watch, wildfire smoke […]
Category: Disability Rights
Switzerland’s New Rape Law: A Groundbreaking Advancement for Human Rights
Switzerland‘s National Council Amends Rape Law Switzerland’s National Council has passed a historic amendment to its legislation on rape by recognizing in law that all sex without consent is rape. This decision comes as a landmark victory for campaigners who have long been fighting for the amendment to be made. […]
Rising Cases of Women in Egypt Facing Abuse and Stigma Over Alleged Ties with ISIS
Egypt: Women Abused Over Alleged ISIS Ties: A Discussion on Human Rights Violations and Due Process The recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) and the Sinai Foundation for Human Rights on the arbitrary detention, torture, and flawed due process of women and girls related to suspected members of the […]