TAG: human rights
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Political mythology on abortion and trans men
Blas Radi (Universidad de Buenos Aires)[1] The sexual and (non) reproductive health of trans men is a challenging issue. In the first place, because it is far from being guaranteed (even contemplated, perhaps imagined?) by the Health system and its agents. Second, because it seems not to be included in the limited inventory of […]
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Report on Human Rights of Intersex People in South Africa
On 11 December 2017, Intersex South Africa, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, the Foundation for Human Rights and Iranti joined activists and members of the intersex community in the first largescale engagement with government on matters of intersex genital mutilation, infanticide, healthcare procedures and standards of living. Representatives of Intersex South Africa (ISSA) shared […]
Read moreCompilation on Costa Rica’s Presidential race
English Costa Rica Election Hands Presidency to Governing Party Stalwart – The New York Times Costa Rica’s Election Day: They all thought they’d win, and so did I – The New York Times Same-sex marriage supporter easily wins Costa Rica elections – The New York Times The evangelical wave hits democracy in Costa Rica – openDemocracy […]
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Gender Perspectives on Torture: Law and Practice
I once asked a Guatemalan public defender how she knew when a woman’s murder was the result of gender-based violence and not a simple homicide. She showed me several pictures of women’s half or fully naked bodies exhibiting obvious signs of torture, mutilation, and violent sexual assault prior to their deaths. She said that was […]
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Argentina: abortion came out of the closet
By Victoria Pedrido On March 20, five draft bills to pass the Voluntary Pregnancy Termination law were debated by Commissions in Parliament. Of those, one that was forwarded by the National Campaign for the Right to Legal, Safe and Free Abortion has the signature of 71 legislators from different party blocks. The bill is expected […]
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Can a subaltern speak?
Can a subaltern speak? No, is the response of the feminist philosopher Gayatri Spivak, when she realizes that to “have the right to a voice” the place of the subaltern must be subverted.
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The murder of Marielle Franco: a call to action
Brazilian civil society, in particular, the black and feminist movements, as well as human rights defenders, have already expressed their indignation and repudiation regarding the political murder of Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes on March 14, 2018. Marielle was a Municipal Councilor in Rio de Janeiro. A member of PSOL (the Socialism and […]
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ICRSE releases the ‘Intersectional Activism Toolkit for Sex Workers and Allies’
On March 8, the International Committee on the Rights of Sex Workers in Europe (ICRSE) promoted its publication entitled Intersectional Activism Toolkit for Sex Workers and Allies, the last in a series of resources on sex workers’ rights in a intersectional framework. Read the organization’s statement: To mark the 2018 International Women’s Day, ICRSE is publishing […]
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Abortion and gender identity in Brazil in the midst of uncertainties
by Sonia Corrêa Brazilian abortion and sexual politics continue ensnarled by the uncertainties of the overall political environment. On February 16th, a presidential decree determined an intervention in the public security system of the State of Rio de Janeiro, which will be under the purview of an Army general until December 2018. The measure must […]
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Sexual politics in February and early March 2018
Main global trends Another mass shooting in Parkland (Florida) shocked the US and the world. Research findings that gained visibility after the tragedy reveal that most perpetrators of mass shootings reported in the country are white males, of which a large percentage has had a history of alleged or convicted domestic abuse. Most importantly, this […]
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Pope Francis visit to Peru and Chile: a compilation
Sex Abuse Case Shadows Pope Francis’ Visit to Peru – The New York Times Pope Francis arrives in crisis-hit Peru – BBC News Why Pope Francis’s trip to Chile poses a challenge – BBC News Pope Francis meets sex abuse victims in Chile – BBC News Chile protesters challenge Pope on Church sex abuse – […]
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Abortion bill in Argentina in 2018
Argentine Women Demand Legalization of Abortion at Congress – TeleSur Argentine Protesters Demand Free, Legal and Safe Abortions – TeleSur Argentina president urges Congress to start abortion debate – ABC News Macri gives a green light to open the debate on abortion law reform – International Campaign for Women’s Right to Safe Abortion Argentina President Urges […]
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