Below is an index of features from March 2007
Great news! 2 Iranian women have been released – on bail
Updated: 20 March 2007
Thank you to the more than 2,300 Canadians who responded immediately to Amnesty International's urgent plea last week to write on behalf of these two courageous human rights campaigners in Iran ... Find out more...
Amnesty's See It Hear It Quiz
Posted: 7 March 2007
In Canada and around the world, government leaders ignore, deny, avoid and downplay the problem. There's no excuse for abuse. And there's no excuse for government inaction.Test your knowledge and be a part of the solution by answering 12 short questions about the protection and promotion of women's rights around the world ... Take the Quiz
Take 20 Seconds for Afghani women
Posted: 7 March 2007
After many years of conflict in Afghanistan, hundreds of thousands of women and girls continue to suffer violence at the hands of their husbands, fathers, brothers and members of armed groups. When women seek justice, they are further victimized by the police and formal and informal justice systems. Although thousands are returning to school, many remain deterred by fear of rape, school burnings and threats by local leaders and Taleban ... Take Action
March 8th: International Women's Day
Updated: 7 March 2007
See what you can do to stem the tide of violence against women and to promote women's human rights. Join our March 8th Day of Action ... Public Statement | March 8th Events | Find out more