Decriminalizing abortion in the Dominican Republic
We’re calling on authorities in the Dominican Republic to approve the decriminalization of abortion in three circumstances (Only in Spanish)
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Defective contraceptives in Chile
We call on international human rights bodies to review the cases of women who became pregnant after using defective contraceptives distributed by the Chilean healthcare system
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Information about abortion
We support a lawsuit in Spain to defend the right to information on safe abortion, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Advancing the right to abortion in Colombia
The Constitutional Court of Colombia accepts a lawsuit to eliminate abortion from the Criminal Code (only in Spanish)
See more »At Women’s Link Worldwide, we use the power of the law to promote social change that advances the human rights of women and girls, especially those facing multiple inequalities.
OUR WORK
Sexual and reproductive rights
Women have the right to lead their sexual and reproductive lives in a safe and dignified manner
Trafficking in Human Beings
Trafficking victims have to be identified as such and all their rights guaranteed by the authorities
Women and borders
Human rights of women and girls who cross borders seeking a better life have to be respected
Women and peacebuilding
Crimes committed against women and girls in contexts of peacebuilding can not go unpunished
Discrimination
We develop tools to eliminate the stereotypes that perpetuate discrimination
Violence
We work to end impunity for violence against women and for their human rights violations
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Gender Justice Observatory
Legal and non-legal strategies to work with tribunals in advancing human rights of women and girls
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