Women's rights

China's One Child Policy has led to the deaths of tens of millions of girls, simply because of their gender. Due to existing cultural preferences for sons rather than daughters, many Chinese families are abandoning, aborting, or hiding their female children. As a result, there are now 37 million

Do not let Rehtaeh's death be in vain. Making these people accountable for their actions will help change the rape culture that allows rapists to brag of their conquests and makes victims feel responsible. We can make a difference; one signature at a time! Read more about how Anonymous, the

Please join us: Tell President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to protect our service members from rape and sexual assault! Remove Lt. Gen. Franklin and Lt. Col. Wilkerson from the United States Air Force. The only way to end the epidemic of sexual assault in the military is to

The Genocide Case has been stalled, and is at risk of being annulled. Please act now to make a historic stand in solidarity with the Ixil people and all Guatemalans who seek justice today for a better tomorrow! Over the last month, over 100 Ixil Mayan survivors of genocide have risked their lives

Here are two simple ways you can combat negative stereotypes against Muslim women:  1. SPEAK UP! When you hear or see someone perpetuating negative stereotypes about Muslim women, be it online, in the media, or in your daily life, don't remain silent. Speak up against these negative voices and

Join the International Museum of Women for our first tweet chat, "Breaking Boundaries: Muslim Women & Stereotypes."  Experts include: Samina Ali, Muslima Curator Ratna Osman, Executive Director of Sisters in Islam  Tayyibah Taylor, Azizah Magazine We'll discuss how Muslimas around the globe

Every single signature can make a difference for all the women and children all over the world suffering from violence. Together we are strong and our voices will be heard! So please sign and if you would help financially with this cause and Henk LeFevre efforts go

Karina Hansen is suffering from, a misunderstood and much maligned illness called, myalgic encephalitis. She has a very severe form of the illness, which leaves her bedridden, in terrible pain, exhaustion and can be life threatening, if mistreated. In February, Misguided Danish doctors ordered

A 5 year old is gang raped in Delhi and the police refuses to act on the case. Then they try to squash the rape report and beat up women protestors. The police chief, Neeraj Kumar, says he's satisfied with the way his force is and that he takes no "moral responsibility" and will not give up his seat

A lack of family planning resources in a worldwide problem. Worldwide, an estimated 200 million women do not have access to the family planning services they need. Although the use of contraceptives has substantially risen in the past decade, many women are still left out of the picture. In