Physicians for Human Rights
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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.
Support PHR by Shopping Responsibly This Holiday Season
With the holiday season approaching, we have a tremendous opportunity to raise additional funds for Physicians for Human Rights--but it requires your help in the form of a few mouse clicks.
2010 PHR National Conference FAQs
With an innovative approach and new format to this year's annual PHR National Conference, you may have a few questions about what to expect and how to attend. Below, we've answered some "Frequently Asked Questions" about this year's conference, Health and Human Rights Education in 2010, being held on February 20 at Boston University School of Medicine (Boston, MA).
PHR Board Chair and Co-Founder Bob Lawrence Receives Public Health's Premiere Award
Robert S. Lawrence, MD, a founding member of PHR and the Chair of PHR's Board of Directors, has been awarded the Sedgwick Memorial Medal at the 137th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA). The medal, considered the APHA's most prestigious award, was presented at a ceremony in Philadelphia on November 10, 2009.

