What are women's rights?

Women's rights refer to the entitlements and freedoms claimed for women and girls worldwide. These rights encompass a range of issues including health, safety, and equality under the law, aiming to ensure women can live free from discrimination, violence, and inequality.

What health issues are central to women's rights?

Key health issues in women's rights include access to essential healthcare services such as regular cervical screenings and mammograms. Additionally, ensuring that women can have support persons present during labour and birth in hospitals is a significant concern related to women's health and safety.

What is the debate around gender-based violence in women's rights?

Gender-based violence debates focus on the need for zero tolerance policies against rape and efforts to criminalize public sexual harassment. Discussions include how best to protect women from abuse in both public and private spheres while upholding legal and social support systems.

How do international human rights concerns relate to women's rights?

Women's rights intersect with international human rights through opposition to practices like executions based on religious beliefs and calls for ceasefires in conflict areas. These issues impact women's safety and dignity, highlighting the global dimension of protecting women's human rights.

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Leah's Law: mandatory sentences for repeat sex offenders

United Kingdom

Ban School Uniform in Pornographic Content

United Kingdom

Save St Helier Hospital's Maternity Services – Keep Maternity Care Local!

Sutton, UK

Ensure hospitals provide meals for all mums or dads who are formula feeding their baby.

United Kingdom

Protect Young Cancer Survivors’ Fertility: Fix the NHS Gap After Chemotherapy

United Kingdom

Establish a SARC on the Isle of Wight

United Kingdom

Remove income threshold for legal aid in domestic violence cases

United Kingdom

Give Women 30–49 Access to Risk-Based Breast Cancer Screening

United Kingdom

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Andy Burnham - Keep Your Promise To The Rochdale Family

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Save Our Amnesty Bookshop

London, UK

Remove Child Guardianship Rights from Killers

Ireland

Grant Clemency to Ruth Ellis, the Last Woman Hanged in the UK

United Kingdom

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I signed today to give Meredith a voice and as a female victim of violence. Change must happen.

Jackie supported: Stop the Amanda Knox 'Cartwheel' performance at the Edinburgh Fringe

My mother was murdered by may step father, but due to police incontinence, the incinerated her clothes removing the evidence. Even the coroner stated this in his summary. So to have anyone think they can make fun of a person that has been MURDERED begs belief. My heart ❤️ goes out to her family and friends.

Paul supported: Stop the Amanda Knox 'Cartwheel' performance at the Edinburgh Fringe

Amanda, I have never added a comment to a petition before, so please do read this, I know you're saying that all of us who've signed haven't seen your show and don't understand that you're not disrespecting Meredith. However, PLEASE stop and consider why, as Brits, (and many of us are parents ourselves) who still vividly remember Meredith's horrific murder and court case circus, and can only imagine the lifelong grief that Meredith's brave and dignified family and friends endure every single day, we're all so devastated that you would even consider that performance of this nature is acceptable. I believe you've already had books published giving your side of the story, so please show some moral fibre and do the decent thing as an adult, and mother of a daughter yourself, and show the respect for Meredith you claim you have, by cancelling your show. Thank you.

Alison supported: Stop the Amanda Knox 'Cartwheel' performance at the Edinburgh Fringe

Thandeka and Ramona must be disqualified

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