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In: Abortion, Asia, Commentary, contraception, Health, new zealand, Reproductive Choices and Sexual Autonomy, Sexual and Reproductive Health, sexual education, teen abortions, teen pregnancy rate, United States, US Domestic Policy

This past weekend, New Zealand found itself in the midst of a loud public debate over the case of a teenager who procured an abortion with the support of her school counselor, without informing her parents.
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This past weekend, New Zealand found itself in the midst of a loud public debate over the case of a teenager who procured an abortion with the support of her school counselor, without informing her parents.
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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

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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

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In: Disability Rights, Domestic Policy, Health, Immigration and the Treatment of Non-Citizens, Mental Health, Press release, Prison and Detention Conditions, Unfair Immigration Policies, United States, US Domestic Policy

A lawsuit filed on August 2, 2010, underscores the need for the federal government to provide lawyers and additional safeguards to people with mental disabilities in immigration courts

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