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An international human rights organization that has been using the law to protect and promote the rights of women and girls around the world since 1992.

Joined May 2008
Born 8 April 1992

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    31 Dec 2018

    law allows boys to marry at 18 & girls at 16. But with permission from parents & a judge, children can marry at any age. State Rep cited marriage of a 14yr old girl to a man, 48, as an example of why lawmakers must

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    Around 70 inspiring survivors & their families are traveling across on the , meeting people & holding events to raise awareness & open up discussion. The march culminates in Delhi on Feb 22 with 5000 survivors due to participate.

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    4 hours ago

    Lalita was only 14 when she was pushed into the gruesome world of prostitution. Trafficked like a commodity & sexually abused, Lalita’s soul yearned for the lost freedom. Let’s support Lalita & many more like her to regain their life.

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  4. “The Narok county commissioner’s efforts to fight in the past are to be commended, but this is not the right way. This is demeaning & violates a girl’s right to dignity & privacy," says 's by

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  5. Retweeted
    Jan 3

    Coming up next week? Launch of 2018 Global Report on . All the details are on the flyer 👇

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  6. Retweeted
    Jan 4

    The 2014 Demographic Health Survey reported that 21% of women between 15-49 had undergone . In some practicing communities, close to 100% of the women had been cut. I hope that these numbers have gone down & and that we haven't relented in our push to .

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    Jan 4

    "Marrying off his daughter was a quick fix. Maureen swiftly fell pregnant & was still 13 when she gave birth. The baby didn't survive."- . .

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  8. 1795 rapes were reported in in 2018, up 22%. The has been urging victims to come forward. Mayor says "...historic underreporting is finally being addressed. I think the movement is a part of it".

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  9. Retweeted
    Jan 3

    Even with passing of stricter laws for sexual assault & creation of fast-track courts for prosecution of rapes, the conviction rate remains low. With these predators roaming freely can our women feel safe? (Data Source: NFHS 2015-2016 Andhra Pradesh)

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  10. Jan 3

    is a civil rights law prohibiting sex discrimination in federally funded education programs & activities. Education Sec is proposing changes to it that reduce protections for student survivors of .

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  11. Jan 3

    It's a historic day for female political representation in the 😃. A record number of women are being sworn into the . 25 will serve in the , 102 in the House. say % of women in Congress has risen from 20% to 23.6%.

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    Jan 3

    I profiled who makes history in multiple ways in the new Congress -- as one of the first two Muslim women to serve and the first Palestinian-American woman elected to Congress.

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  13. Retweeted
    Jan 2

    Our Detention Review Panel today requests the right to visit Saudi women activists as credible concerns exist about their detention conditions. Opportunity for Saudi Arabia to address concerns and encourage civil society activists.

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  14. Retweeted
    Jan 2

    1■• The world today is changing, but unfortunately, sexual assault is still happening every single day. People are beginning to talk about it more but it is still not reaching a point where there is a solution.

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    Jan 3
    Replying to and

    Let us focus on strategies to end FGM that that do not humiliate and traumatize our girls. I would like to know what will be the consequences for girls who have already undergone FGM? Will the county offer psycho-social support? Will they be denied school entry?

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    Jan 2

    A government administrator in 's County has directed school heads to ensure that girls in upper primary & secondary schools in the county undergo & tests in a bid to , reports today's . Parents found liable will be held to account.

    Is this a #Win, #Fail or #Both?
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  17. Jan 2

    Rep has introduced a bill to in ."I think getting married is one of the most important & life-altering decisions you can make... I can’t believe we’re letting kids make a major decision like that."

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    Jan 1

    Virginia General Assembly starts in 8 days. Follow our campaign to support us in becoming the !

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  19. Retweeted
    Jan 2

    The case pendency rate in India is an abysmal figure. Women muster the courage to fight for justice, but our system is just too lackadaisical. Let’s make 2019, a more just year for all women. (Data Source: NFHS 2015-2016 Tamil Nadu Fact Sheet)

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    Jan 2

    You cannot purport to implement and strengthen laws designed to protect women and girls from abuse while at the same time enforcing laws that infringe on their basic rights. Pregnant school girls have a right to education too. .

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  21. Jan 2

    announces the Sexual Offences Act will be reviewed & implemented, & more will be done to protect girls from rape, early marriage & violence. He should also lift the harmful ban on adolescent mothers going to school

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