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Day: December 19, 2017

Women’s voices must not be ignored in business and human rights talks

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(OpenDemocracy) – The corporate rush for land and resources in the Global South has gender-specific impacts on women, who are routinely excluded from decision-making. The link between corporations’ rush for natural resources and violations of women’s rights is increasingly evident. The 2016 murder of environmental activist Berta Cáceres – who was leading the struggle of her indigenous community to oppose the construction of a dam on their sacred river in Honduras – showed how deadly the risks can be. Her story exemplifies the struggle of many women in the Global South who are…

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Turkey: Saudi Sisters at Risk of Forced Return

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Youtube Ashwaq Hamoud and Areej Hamoud, in still from video, fled Saudi Arabia in late February to Turkey to escape abuse from male family members. (HRW) – Two Saudi sisters in Turkish police custody are at risk of forced return to Saudi Arabia, where they could face serious harm from Saudi authorities or family members, Human Rights Watch said today. One of the sisters lost a challenge to her deportation in a Turkish court in December 2017 and is at immediate risk of deportation, while the other’s case is still…

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BREAKING: Ahed Tamimi taken by Israeli soldiers

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(TFC) – Ahed Tamimi, well-known Palestinian activist, has been taken from her home by Israeli forces. She’s best known for her appearances in YouTube videos originating in the Occupied Territories. Her curly blonde hair earned her the nickname “Shirley Temper”, and her absolute defiance and fearlessness earned her the respect of people all over the world. For many, she is the face of the Palestinian resistance. She was named The Fifth Column’s Young Person of the Year in 2015. In a Facebook post, her father stated, “The Israeli Occupation Forces raided my home and…

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