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On Human Rights Day, Commit to End Maternal Mortality
In June 2009, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a landmark resolution recognizing that maternal death and injury are preventable, unacceptable and a matter of fundamental human rights.Today, on December 10---Human Rights Day---please join us in committing to end maternal mortality, so that women everywhere can enjoy their right to life, health, equality and non-discrimination.
Breaking News: PHR Analysis of Newly Released PEPFAR II Strategy
On World AIDS Day 2009 (December 1), the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) released its second 5-year PEPFAR strategy. Months ago, OGAC officials told NGOs that the strategy was not going to be very detailed---more of a 30,000 feet overview---and they meant it.
World AIDS Day and Women's Rights: Join the 10,000
Commemorate World AIDS Day TODAY by joining a nation-wide movement to protect women's rights and promote women's health.
Six Reasons Why the US Should Ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
Why CEDAW? Why now? Suggestions that the US is a leader in human rights is questionable when the country is not a party to the main human rights treaties, including CEDAW.
10,000 in 10 Campaign: Will You Join Us and Support Women's Rights?
Between World AIDS Day (December 1) and International Human Rights Day (December 10), PHR is launching the 10,000 in 10 Campaign.
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