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Help Beatriz with One More Request: Stand Up for Other Women & Girls

By Larry Ladutke
July 9, 2013 at 8:13 AM
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We would like to share a note that Beatriz wrote to express her gratitude to all those who took part in this effort.

Posted in Americas, Women's Rights

El Salvador’s Government Finally Acts to #SaveBeatriz

By Kathryn R. Striffolino
June 5, 2013 at 6:46 AM
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While Beatriz should never have been subjected to this unnecessarily cruel ordeal, Beatriz will live – which is what we’ve all been campaigning for, and Amnesty International wishes her a full recovery.

Posted in Americas, Amnesty Members, Prisoners and People at Risk, Torture, Women's Rights

Update in the Struggle to #SaveBeatriz!

By Larry Ladutke
May 31, 2013 at 5:41 PM
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On Wednesday, the Salvadoran Supreme Court of Justice issued a shameful decision in the case of Beatriz. Please take action on her behalf.

Posted in Americas, Amnesty Members, Women's Rights

Eyes on El Salvador: will officials act to #SaveBeatriz?

By Kathryn R. Striffolino
May 15, 2013 at 2:45 PM
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There has been an overwhelming amount of global support over the past few weeks for Beatriz and those in El Salvador working tirelessly on her behalf to save her life. Much of this support has emerged online via Twitter, Facebook, … Please continue reading.

Posted in Americas, Prisoners and People at Risk, Torture, Women's Rights

Why El Salvador Must Immediately #SaveBeatriz

By Kathryn R. Striffolino
May 7, 2013 at 6:11 PM
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Beatriz has been subjected to another week of cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment, and have no news regarding action by the authorities to save her life.

Posted in Americas, Women's Rights

Beatriz: Condemned to Die at 22 by El Salvador?

By Kathryn R. Striffolino
April 29, 2013 at 4:43 PM
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Beatriz’s life is literally in the hands of the Salvadoran government. Demand that they immediately grant her the life-saving medical treatment she needs – before it’s too late.

Posted in Americas, Women's Rights

What It Takes to Defend Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Rights – New Report Released on SRR Defenders in the Americas

By Guest Writer
March 4, 2016 at 10:29 AM
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Amnesty’s new report focuses on the situation of SRR defenders in the Americas and the patterns of intimidation, violence and stigmatization they face every day.

Posted in Americas, Identity and Discrimination, USA, Women's Rights

What El Salvador’s Total Abortion Ban Means for Women and Girls

By Guest Writer
February 2, 2016 at 10:12 AM
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In 1998, El Salvador outlawed abortion under any circumstances, including cases where the life or health of the woman is at risk; where pregnancies are the result of rape or incest; and in cases of severe fetal abnormalities. El Salvador’s total ban violates the human rights of thousands of women and girls.

Posted in Americas, Women's Rights

Cesar Chavez: A Birthday Gift

By Guest Writer
March 31, 2015 at 2:05 PM
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By Jesús Canchola Sánchez Cesar Chavez was born on March 31, 1927 in Yuma, Arizona. My grandmother is a year younger than him. She was born in Guanajuato, Mexico. Cesar Chavez and my abuela (grandmother), Beatriz Soto, are a part … Please continue reading.

Posted in Americas, Amnesty Members, Poverty and Human Rights, Refugee and Migrant Rights, USA

One Vote Made the Difference for Guadalupe!

By Larry Ladutke
January 22, 2015 at 4:35 PM
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Thanks to everyone who took part in the very urgent social media action to free Guadalupe! Guadalupe is one of 17 Salvadoran women who were sentenced to 12 to 40 years in prison after suffering miscarriages. The only legal option … Please continue reading.

Posted in Americas, Prisoners and People at Risk, Women's Rights

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