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Rebecca Kamara and her first-born, Raymond. Sierra Leone 2008 © Lee Karen Stow (www.leekarenstow.com)

EVERY DAY SHOULD BE MOTHER'S DAY

Millions of women around the world are dying needlessly in childbirth each year. Pregnancy is not a disease, yet it kills one woman every minute. Almost all of these deaths are preventable. Many women must cope with unplanned pregnancy or unsafe abortions simply because basic family planning isn’t available. So far this week, over 6500 emails, letters and cards have been sent calling on the UK’s politicians to stand up for mums everywhere and take an international lead on tackling these issues.


Justine Masika Bihamba © PrivateDRC: Justine's children have been held at gunpoint, one of her daughters was sexually assaulted and another was nearly raped all because of her work for a women's human rights organisation. Act now

Ana María Pizarro, Juanita Jiménez, Luisa Molina Arguello, Marta María Blandón, Martha Munguía, Mayra Sirias, Violeta Delgado, Yamileth Mejía and Lorna Norori © Amnesty International and IPAS" title="Ana María Pizarro, Juanita Jiménez, Luisa Molina Arguello, Marta María Blandón, Martha Munguía, Mayra Sirias, Violeta Delgado, Yamileth Mejía and Lorna Norori © Amnesty International and IPASNICARAGUA: In 2003 a nine-year-old girl was raped and became pregnant. Nine women's rights defenders who helped her obtain a legal abortion are now facing Court proceedings. Act now

Rita Mahato © DixieNEPAL: Rita Mahato fears for her life after receiving repeated rape and death threats because she works as a health counsellor investigating sexual violence and helping abused women. Act now

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