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Justine Masika Bihamba, a human right defender, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 2007.

DRC: PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER

On the evening of 18 September 2007, six army soldiers forced their way into Justine Bihamba’s home. A women’s rights defender who works against sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, she is used to intimidation. But this time the men attacked two of her daughters, kicking one and sexually assaulting another. Despite identifying the soldiers and receiving assurances that the perpetrators would be reprimanded, Justine and her family still await justice.


Rebecca Kamara and her first-born, Raymond. Sierra Leone 2008 © Lee Karen StowMOTHER'S DAY: Pregnancy is not a disease, but millions of women around the world face dying or losing their children because basic services aren't available. 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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