# women's rights (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 11 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover women's rights. Page: Feed: --- ## [US/Ecuador Operation Revealed to Commit Severe Human Rights Abuses](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/us-ecuador-operation-revealed-to-commit-severe-human-rights-abuses) _2026-08-22 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Aahana Negwakar August 21, 2026 HRRC condemns the human rights abuses being committed on innocent civilians at the Colombia-Ecuador border. Both governments (Ecuador and US) must take accountability and implement real safeguards to protect the general public. \[Image credit: Wikimedia Commons\] A 94-page Human Rights Watch report, published in July, discusses findings of blatant human rights… ## [The Return of Fujimorism: What Keiko Fujimori’s Presidency Means for Memory and Impunity in Peru](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/the-return-of-fujimorism-what-keiko-fujimori-s-presidency-means-for-memory-and-impunity-in-peru) _2026-08-21 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Maria Fe Mendoza August 21, 2026 HRRC urges the Peruvian government to ensure that efforts to combat organized crime do not come at the expense of human rights, democratic institutions, or accountability. We call for the maintenance of strong institutional checks and civilian oversight over the use of state power, particularly the involvement of the armed forces in domestic security, and… ## [India Honour Killings Expose Gaps in Law](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/india-honour-killings-expose-gaps-in-law) _2026-08-21 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Srijita Mukherjee August 21, 2026 HRRC condemns honour killings and emphasizes that young women should never have to fear making their own life choices, exercising bodily autonomy, or choosing their own partners. The murder of these women highlights the dangers women face when patriarchal family structures act under the guise of preserving social reputation. We encourage the Parliament of… ## [Cognitive Integration on the Battlefield: Can the Human Brain Survive Emerging Neuro-Warfare?](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/cognitive-integration-on-the-battlefield-can-the-human-brain-survive-emerging-neuro-warfare) _2026-08-21 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Javeria Ali August 21, 2026 \[Image credit: Steve A Johnson/Unsplash\] Introduction Traditionally accepted domains of military strategy — namely air, land, sea, space, and cyber — have been joined by a new domain: the human brain. Popularly recognized as a form of ‘cognitive warfare’, the term’s definition varies widely, which is pivotal to the context in which it is used, as there is no… ## [Chow Hang-tung: Sophisticated torture is like mature totalitarianism](https://www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/08/sophisticated-torture-is-like-mature-totalitarianism/) _2026-08-21 · Chow Hang-tung · Index on Censorship_ The co-leader of the disbanded Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China (HKA) has been found guilty of incitement for organising vigils in Hong Kong to mark the Tiananmen Square massacre The post Chow Hang-tung: Sophisticated torture is like mature totalitarianism appeared first on Index on Censorship . ## [Somalia’s intelligence agencies are becoming the country’s new censors](https://www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/08/somalias-intelligence-agencies-are-becoming-the-countrys-new-censors/) _2026-08-21 · Hinda Abdi Mohamoud · Index on Censorship_ The country's journalists are being arrested without warrant, questioned over their reporting and forced into exile The post Somalia’s intelligence agencies are becoming the country’s new censors appeared first on Index on Censorship . ## [Cambridge has questions to answer](https://www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/08/cambridge-has-questions-to-answer/) _2026-08-21 · Sally Gimson · Index on Censorship_ The cases of Roshaan Khattak and Jason Arday reveal how Cambridge decides whose voices and reputations are worth defending The post Cambridge has questions to answer appeared first on Index on Censorship . ## [Discover the Missing Link to Your Career Evolution](https://www.drnancyoreilly.com/discover-the-missing-link-to-your-career-evolution/) _2026-08-20 · Cathy Evans · Dr. Nancy_ Women Connect4Good is excited to announce that Executive Woman Media’s 21st Annual National Business Leadership Conference (NBLC) will convene on September 17-18 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. This year’s theme, “NAVIGATE: Your Leadership Evolution Starts Here,” will once again feature top-level executive women and men who will share \[…\] ## [Title IX Supports Equal Opportunities in Sports for Women](https://www.drnancyoreilly.com/title-ix-supports-equal-opportunities-in-sports-for-women/) _2026-08-20 · Cathy Evans · Dr. Nancy_ The Heritage Foundation is at it again – this time the organization is focused on eliminating women’s sports, calling Title IX a failed experiment. Never mind those four-time World Cup soccer champions, or all the CEOs and women in upper-management who played sports in school. According to the Heritage Foundation, competitive sports are contrary to \[…\] ## [The Rise of the Far Right in Latin America and the Role of the United States](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/the-rise-of-the-far-right-in-latin-america-and-the-role-of-the-united-states) _2026-08-20 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Olivia Weninger August 20, 2026 Colombian President-Elect, Abelardo de la Espriella \[Image credit: Wikimedia Commons\] On Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026, Colombia’s President-Elect and political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella officially won the election by the narrowest presidential margin in Colombian history, with only 250,830 votes separating the two candidates (Al Jazeera, 2026). While de… ## [Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum Today (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bmpIv2vS5cRO) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell, and margin trade BTC and ETH with EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, or JPY. ## [Don’t forget, good things are happening everyday](https://theearthly.substack.com/p/dont-forget-good-things-are-happening) _2026-08-20 · earthlyeducation · The Earthly_ Here’s some recent positive developments you may have missed due to our hellish media landscape. ## [Jill Ovens, co-leader of the Women’s Rights Party NZ, talks about the origins and purpose of the party.](https://wrpnz.substack.com/p/jill-ovens-co-leader-of-the-womens) _2026-08-19 · Women's Rights Party NZ · Women's Rights Party NZ_ First campaign video for the upcoming general election. ## [AI Safety Protester Jailed as Political Pressure and Public Backlash Over AI Intensify](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/ai-safety-protester-jailed-as-political-pressure-and-public-backlash-over-ai-intensify) _2026-08-19 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Aamnah Fatima Khan August 19, 2026 HRRC condemns the imprisonment of Wynd Kaufmyn for participating in a non-violent protest raising concerns about the risks of unchecked artificial intelligence development. We call for the protection of peaceful protest and freedom of expression and urge authorities to ensure that activists are not disproportionately punished for exercising these… ## [Cultural Rights and Cinematic Heritage: Framing Film Restitution as a Human Right](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/cultural-rights-and-cinematic-heritage-framing-film-restitution-as-a-human-right) _2026-08-19 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Pauline Kuranchie August 19, 2026 Paulin Soumanou Vieyra (1925-1987), a Benin-born Senegalese filmmaker, producer, and film historian. He is a key figure in West African film history and one of the earliest voices to articulate the demand for the restitution of Africa’s film and audiovisual heritage. \[Source: Criterion Collection\] From Egypt’s Rosetta Stone, Nigeria’s Benin Bronzes, and… ## [Lebanon Becomes First Arab Country to Abolish the Death Penalty](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/lebanon-becomes-first-arab-country-to-abolish-the-death-penalty) _2026-08-19 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Raisa Hamlin August 19, 2026 HRRC welcomes Lebanon’s move toward abolishing the death penalty as an important step in protecting the right to life and human dignity. We encourage Lebanese authorities to complete the formal abolition of capital punishment and ensure that replacement sentences respect international human rights standards. Lebanon Parliament Building \[Image Credit:… ## [A courageous Thai journalist and advocate for marginalised communities](https://www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/08/a-courageous-and-selfless-thai-journalist-and-advocate-for-marginalised-communities/) _2026-08-19 · Nik Williams · Index on Censorship_ Index remembers Chutima Sidasathian who was criminalised in Thailand for her reporting and who died last weekend The post A courageous Thai journalist and advocate for marginalised communities appeared first on Index on Censorship . ## [Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges, Renewing Debate Over Healthcare Access and Justice](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-to-federal-charges-renewing-debate-over-healthcare-access-and-justice) _2026-08-18 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Christine Savino August 18, 2026 HRRC believes that justice requires both accountability for violent crimes and the protection of fundamental human rights through fair legal proceedings. At the same time, HRRC recognizes that access to healthcare is a human rights issue, particularly when financial barriers, insurance denials, and unequal access to treatment leave individuals without… ## [The Security and Humanitarian Nexus of Illicit Activity by Non-State and Threat Actors](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/the-security-and-humanitarian-nexus-of-illicit-activity-by-non-state-and-threat-actors) _2026-08-18 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Anonymous August 18, 2026 \[Image source: ub emerging practices/Openverse\] Overview Certain state and non-state actors have, and will continue to use grey zone 1, 2, 3 tactics, clandestine proxies, and protracted illicit operations to exploit humanitarian disasters, contributing to insecurity, economic, and/or political fragmentation, as it affords them opportunities to cement their own… ## [Two Women Died Mysteriously in Police Custody in Lahore, Pakistan](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/two-women-died-mysteriously-in-police-custody-in-lahore-pakistan) _2026-08-18 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Eman Butt August 18, 2026 HRRC is concerned by the deaths of two women in police custody and calls on Pakistani authorities to ensure that police stations serve as places of safety and protection. As a state party to international human rights treaties, Pakistan must ensure that its law enforcement departments comply with their national and international obligations to protect and respect… ## [The Ani O’Brien case highlights flaws of the Harmful Digital Communications Act – and also why it is needed.](https://wrpnz.substack.com/p/the-ani-obrien-case-highlights-flaws) _2026-08-18 · Women's Rights Party NZ · Women's Rights Party NZ_ Online abuse is harmful, but clearly defining what 'harm' comprises is essential. ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QfhUdH0T0y7j) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [UN Investigators Claim Myanmar's Military is Deliberately Targeting Civilians](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/un-investigators-claim-myanmar-s-military-is-deliberately-targeting-civilians) _2026-08-14 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Aahana Nagwekar August 14, 2026 HRRC condemns the Myanmar Military’s attacks on innocent civilians. It is imperative that the Myanmar government immediately cease its human rights violations, protect civilians from harm, and take accountability for the violence throughout the country. \[Image credit: Stephen Brookes/Flikr\] United Nations investigators have documented a sustained campaign of… ## [Decriminalising Sex Work in Thailand](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/decriminalising-sex-work-in-thailand) _2026-08-14 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Srijita Mukherjee August 14, 2026 HRRC calls on the tie government and prime minister to immediately endorse and pass the sex work protection bill which fully discriminalises sex work and recognizes sex workers under the national labour laws. HRRC emphasizes that every individual has the right to live, safety and legal protection regardless of their status. We denounce laws that enable… ## [“A domestic prison”: 1,826 days of Taliban rule](https://www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/08/a-domestic-prison-1826-days-of-taliban-rule/) _2026-08-14 · Jemimah Steinfeld · Index on Censorship_ Five years since the fall of Kabul, we must continue to fight for the women of Afghanistan The post “A domestic prison”: 1,826 days of Taliban rule appeared first on Index on Censorship . ## [William He: Dream for America Builds Young Democratic Leaders](https://www.drnancyoreilly.com/william-he-dream-for-america-builds-young-democratic-leaders/) _2026-08-14 · Cathy Evans · Dr. Nancy_ Welcome to Smart, Amazing Conversations with Dr. Nancy, a podcast that examines the stories of life and leadership for smart, amazing women (and men). Each episode features powerful conversations with people who are changing the world and making a difference in their communities. Our guests share their personal stories, insights, and advice on how to break \[…\] ## [Delayed Reforms in Zambia Threaten Human Rights Progress](https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/delayed-reforms-in-zambia-threaten-human-rights-progress) _2026-08-13 · Human Rights Research Center · Human Rights Research Center (HRRC)_ Author: Faryal Fatima August 13, 2026 HRRC condemns the use of restrictive laws and practices to suppress human rights and civic participation. We support international calls for Zambia to repeal or amend laws that undermine freedom of expression, association, peaceful assembly, and the press. We urge the government to uphold its national and international human rights obligations. A Zambian woman… ## [Perpetual economic growth is the most destructive idea of our time](https://theearthly.substack.com/p/perpetual-economic-growth-is-the) _2026-08-12 · earthlyeducation · The Earthly_ Our economic system has rapidly destroyed our environment, as well as our societies. ## [Power Up with the Audacity to Lead](https://www.drnancyoreilly.com/power-up-with-the-audacity-to-lead/) _2026-08-06 · Cathy Evans · Dr. Nancy_ This year’s Take The Lead Power Up Conference promises to be more exciting than ever. Returning to Washington, D.C. on Women’s Equality Day, the conference theme this year is “Audacity: Leadership in Action.” It promises to live up to its name with workshops anchored in Gloria Feldt’s Power Tool strategy and a lineup of 45 \[…\] ## [Stop telling me the economy is growing, my life isn’t getting any better](https://theearthly.substack.com/p/stop-telling-me-the-economy-is-growing) _2026-08-05 · earthlyeducation · The Earthly_ Imagine how good our world could be if we didnt' organise around GDP growth ## [Veran Matić and the Serbian radio station that helped bring down Slobodan Milošević](https://www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/08/veran-matic-and-the-radio-station-that-became-a-thorn-in-slobodan-milosevics-side/) _2026-08-05 · Daisy Ruddock · Index on Censorship_ How a group of student journalists from Belgrade University founded the radio station B92 The post Veran Matić and the Serbian radio station that helped bring down Slobodan Milošević appeared first on Index on Censorship . ## [Midnight Mango: Hypocrites of the Year](https://louisedistras.substack.com/p/midnight-mango-hypocrites-of-the) _2026-08-04 · Louise Distras · Louise Distras_ They cancelled me for saying a woman is an adult human female. Now they’re crying about cancel culture. ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rGaObmB5m2nJ) _2026-08-04 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [Index seeks events and partnerships manager](https://www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/08/index-seeks-events-and-partnerships-manager/) _2026-08-03 · Index on Censorship · Index on Censorship_ You will deliver our public events programme, support our membership community and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders The post Index seeks events and partnerships manager appeared first on Index on Censorship . ## [Your Side Chick, Depression](https://www.femininecollective.com/your-side-chick-depression/) _2026-08-03 · Elisabeth Horan · FEMININE COLLECTIVE_ How dare you… how dare you Choose her over me This cunning vampire in the Dark Mood Disorder Whore For those few days a week when she whispers in your ear When she dms you… come and sit with me When she sends you the video of her lower legs with Knee High Socks and \[…\] ## [Maggie O’Neill: Advocate for Women Artists Impacting Change](https://www.drnancyoreilly.com/maggie-oneill-advocate-for-women-artists-impacting-change/) _2026-07-31 · Claire Sakaoka · Dr. Nancy_ https://youtu.be/nGZtfCdr5Bc Maggie O’Neill: Advocate for Women Artists Impacting Change Welcome to Smart, Amazing Conversations with Dr. Nancy, a podcast that examines the stories of life and leadership for smart, amazing women (and men). Each episode features powerful conversations with people who are changing the world and making a difference in their communities. Our guests share their \[…\] ## [The same lies but with new tactics](https://theearthly.substack.com/p/the-same-lies-but-with-new-tactics) _2026-07-31 · earthlyeducation · The Earthly_ Climate sceptics and the fossil fuel lobby are at it again with new online techniques. ## [No more hiding behind borders, Bahrain told](https://www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/07/no-more-hiding-behind-borders-bahrain-told/) _2026-07-31 · Jemimah Steinfeld · Index on Censorship_ A landmark Supreme Court ruling means foreign states can no longer rely on immunity to target dissidents on British soil The post No more hiding behind borders, Bahrain told appeared first on Index on Censorship . ## [How governments are weaponising travel bans to silence dissent](https://www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/07/how-governments-are-weaponising-travel-bans-to-silence-dissent/) _2026-07-31 · Adil Zawahir, Alexandra C Panait and Kulsoom Rizvi · Index on Censorship_ A major new report that looks at how dissidents are stopped from entering or leaving their countries The post How governments are weaponising travel bans to silence dissent appeared first on Index on Censorship . ## [Meet the vanishing girl who defied the Taliban](https://www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/07/meet-the-vanishing-girl-who-defied-the-taliban/) _2026-07-30 · Katie Dancey-Downs · Index on Censorship_ A new book tells the story of the Taliban’s brutal silencing of women and the life of resistance of journalist Zahra Joya The post Meet the vanishing girl who defied the Taliban appeared first on Index on Censorship . ## [Syria’s Recovery Is Being Led by Women](https://moretoherstory.substack.com/p/syrias-recovery-is-being-led-by-women) _2026-07-30 · More to Her Story · More to Her Story_ Across a country emerging from nearly 14 years of war, Syrian women are rebuilding their families, communities, and futures from the ground up, writes the President and CEO of Oxfam America. ## [Big tech suspends ads for sexual health groups in Australia](https://www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/07/big-tech-suspends-ads-for-sexual-health-groups-in-australia/) _2026-07-30 · Amy Fallon · Index on Censorship_ HIV charity says it is being targeted by a loosely organised campaign of spurious complaints motivated by stigma The post Big tech suspends ads for sexual health groups in Australia appeared first on Index on Censorship . ## [Complacency, culture wars and money troubles are killing political theatre](https://www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/07/complacency-culture-wars-and-money-troubles-are-killing-political-theatre/) _2026-07-30 · Sally Gimson · Index on Censorship_ The smothering of uncomfortable voices is commonplace in UK theatre. But arts professionals would rather self-censor than confront uncomfortable truths The post Complacency, culture wars and money troubles are killing political theatre appeared first on Index on Censorship . ## [Ban offensive T-shirts?](https://www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/07/ban-offensive-t-shirts/) _2026-07-29 · Marc Nash · Index on Censorship_ Marc Nash argues that the T-shirt Zack Polanski shared was not incitement to violence The post Ban offensive T-shirts? appeared first on Index on Censorship . ## [Multinational corporations have never done anything for my community](https://theearthly.substack.com/p/multinational-corporations-have-never) _2026-07-28 · earthlyeducation · The Earthly_ We need to embrace economic solutions that build wealth in local communities. ## [Who knew the Ellen Melville Community Centre was also a ‘Proud Centre’?](https://wrpnz.substack.com/p/who-knew-the-ellen-melville-community) _2026-07-28 · Women's Rights Party NZ · Women's Rights Party NZ_ New words are being used to describe it which obscure it actual origins. ## [Thanks to the Broadcasting Allocation for election advertising, women’s voices will finally be heard on mainstream TV.](https://wrpnz.substack.com/p/thanks-to-the-broadcasting-allocation) _2026-07-27 · Women's Rights Party NZ · Women's Rights Party NZ_ This may be unsettling for those who have done their best to silence us. ## [What Twenty Years of Reporting on Women and War Has Taught Me](https://moretoherstory.substack.com/p/what-twenty-years-of-reporting-on) _2026-07-27 · More to Her Story · More to Her Story_ War correspondent Hollie McKay reflects on the systems of gender-based violence she has witnessed over two decades of reporting from conflict zones. ## [The Music Industry Is Lord of the Flies](https://louisedistras.substack.com/p/the-music-industry-is-lord-of-the) _2026-07-26 · Louise Distras · Louise Distras_ Painted Faces and Empty Stages ## [The Autoimmune Connection Between Body, Mind, and Culture](https://www.drnancyoreilly.com/the-autoimmune-connection-between-body-mind-and-culture/) _2026-07-23 · Cathy Evans · Dr. Nancy_ Headlines like “80% of Autoimmune Diseases Happen to Women” may make you think being female is a health risk, especially when you look at the characteristics of autoimmune diseases. Do any of these traits describe you—or a woman you’re close to? You take care of other people’s needs before your own. You identify with duty \[…\] ## [This isn't democracy](https://theearthly.substack.com/p/this-isnt-democracy) _2026-07-23 · earthlyeducation · The Earthly_ All over the world the public are totally disillusioned with democracy, and who can blame us. ## [God Bless the Land of Milk and Money](https://www.femininecollective.com/god-bless-the-land-of-milk-and-money/) _2026-07-20 · Jodie Beckstine Killian · FEMININE COLLECTIVE_ The fields are gone, the chains remain, Now they brand you with debt and shame. Cotton mills turned to glass and steel, You’re free but can’t afford a meal. Railroad kings laid tracks of gold, On stolen earth, their fortunes rolled. Crypto kings now stake their claim, Lady Liberty weeps in shame. Oh, this land \[…\] ## [Dear Evelyn](https://www.femininecollective.com/dear-evelyn/) _2026-07-20 · Ren Xun · FEMININE COLLECTIVE_ Adios (sung on tremolo) Evelyn – Why are you not A sun-carved shape Predictable as a Windowless stone I could hug you into my Bones Even if your hair might lure with serpents I could kiss your feet for the longest minute Relish without a second of hesitation Print me against you Evelyn Make me \[…\]