During Recession, Domestic Violence on the Rise

by Julianne Hing on October 28 2010, 3:27PM

President Obama announces suite of initiatives to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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Human Rights Watch: ICE Won’t Protect Women from Sexual Abuse

by Michelle Chen on August 25 2010, 12:59PM

Human Rights Watch has issued a scathing indictment of Homeland Security’s utter failure to protect women from abuse and harassment in detention.

Topics: Immigration, On Gender

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First Nations Confront Legacy of Violence Against Women

by Michelle Chen on August 23 2010, 10:17AM

Native women in Canada confront a growing number of disappearances and tragic deaths.

Topics: Gender & Sexuality, On Gender

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Cold Cases: Murder in L.A. and the Value of Black Life

by Michelle Chen on August 5 2010, 10:28AM

Serial killings in L.A. reveal a sense that violence against black women is more tolerable, more expected, less deserving of punishment.

Topics: Gender & Sexuality, On Gender

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Reddy Case: 10 Years On, Violence Against Women of Color Continues

by Debayani Kar on November 20 2009, 12:09PM

Violence against women of color is often reported out of context. The deeper social and economic injustices at work are overlooked. Today, a coalition including (partial list) Narika, ASATA (Alliance of South Asians Taking Action), South Asian Sisters, Asian Women’s…

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