On:
In: Abortion, contraception, global gag rule, Health, maternal health care, Press release, Reproductive Choices and Sexual Autonomy, Sexual and Reproductive Health, The Failure to Protect, United States, US Foreign Policy, Women's Rights

The House Foreign Affairs Committee should remove language that would reinstate the so-called “Global Gag Rule” from the draft Foreign Affairs Authorization Act for fiscal year 2012. The “Gag Rule” would …Continue Reading

On:
In: Discrimination and Abuse of Discretion, Immigration and the Treatment of Non-Citizens, Press release, Prison and Detention Conditions, The Failure to Protect, United States, US Domestic Policy

Tweet Widget
Facebook Like

Proposed Justice Department standards to reduce rape in prison are unduly weak and should be significantly improved to protect victims and ensure accountability. The Justice Department r…Continue Reading

On:
In: Commentary, Criminal Justice, Immigration and the Treatment of Non-Citizens, Juvenile Justice, Prison and Detention Conditions, Prison and Jail Conditions, The Failure to Protect, Unfair Immigration Policies, United States, US Domestic Policy, Women in State Custody

Human Rights Watch submits these comments to the Department of Justice in response to its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of February 3, 2011 regarding its Proposed Rule for National Standards To Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape ("PREA st…Continue Reading