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Jailing of Afghan women for 'moral' crimes is increasing, group says
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- The number of women and girls jailed by Afghan authorities for “moral crimes” has risen by 50% in the last 18 months, an alarming statistic that reflects the Afghan government’s need to step up efforts to protect...
Tags: Human Rights Watch, Crime, Law and Justice, Abusive Behavior, Human Rights, Politics
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Sharp rise in number Afghan women in prison for "moral crimes"
ReutersKABUL (Reuters) - About 600 Afghan women and girls are behind bars for so-called moral crimes, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Tuesday, the highest number since the Taliban were toppled almost twelve years ago. Running away from home, usually from abuse...Tags: Career and Workplace, United Nations, Justice System, Human Rights Watch, Kabul (Afghanistan)
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Afghan women's rights in peril, group says
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The number of women and girls jailed by Afghan authorities for "moral crimes" has risen by 50% in the last year and a half, an alarming statistic that reflects the Afghan government's need to step up efforts to protect women'...
Tags: Government, Kabul (Afghanistan), Crime, Law and Justice, Abusive Behavior, Human Rights
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Lawmakers move to address U.S. military sex assault problem
Reuters* House panel proposes tougher penalties for attackers * Measures also aim to improve victim treatment and support * Proposals follow string of military sexual assault cases By David Alexander WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers frustrated...Tags: Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Military, Crime, Law and Justice, Abusive Behavior, Fort Hood (military base)
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Former NE Indiana college football player sentenced to 6 years in prison for rape conviction
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — A former University of Saint Francis football player who pleaded guilty last month to the rape of an incapacitated woman at a party has been sentenced to six years in prison. The Journal Gazette reports (http://bit.ly/...Tags: Trials, Sex Crimes, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Judges
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READER SUBMITTED: Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary: Gala Honors Achievements
HartfordOn Thursday, May 9, Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services' (CONNSACS) hosted a gala at the Governor's Residence in honor of their 30th anniversary. CONNSACS is the coalition of Connecticut's nine community-based sexual assault crisis services...Tags: Middletown, Danbury, Milford (New Haven, Connecticut), Meriden, Torrington
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Conservative Afghan lawmakers block legislation protecting women's rights
Associated PressKABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Conservative religious lawmakers in Afghanistan blocked legislation on Saturday aimed at strengthening provisions for women's freedoms, arguing that parts of it violate Islamic principles and encourage disobedience. The...Tags: Customs and Tradition, Al-Qaeda, Crime, Law and Justice, Kabul (Afghanistan), Abusive Behavior
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Sentence in Rice County rape case
KWCH 12 EYEWITNESS NEWSA Lyons man is sentenced to 17½ years in prison after pleading no contest to charges of rape and aggravated indecent liberties. 34 year old Jeffrey S. Redding was sentenced to a total of 210 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections by Chief Judge...Tags: Trials, Sex Crimes, Justice System, Judges, Crime, Law and Justice
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Besieged UConn Woman Gets No Husky Help
The Hartford CourantLast month UConn adopted a tough new vulpine husky logo that, according to coach Geno Auriemma, is a "streamlined fighting dog" that says "Don't mess with me." That's just great, but when it comes to defending a courageous, thoughtful student taking a...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Sex Crimes, Conservation, Teaching and Learning, Rush Limbaugh
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Man charged with sexual exploitation of minor
A Tolstoy man who is accused of exchanging inappropriate messages with a 15-year-old girl faces charges in Brown County. James H. Miller, 29, is charged with sexual exploitation of a minor and failure to properly register as is required of a sex...Tags: Trials, Sex Crimes, Fines, Crimes, Crime, Law and Justice
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Facebook message spurs measure to aid rape victims
At age 29, Dave Kerner is part of the social media generation. "Facebook is the reality. It's how we communicate." And it was Facebook that prompted one of his biggest achievements in his new job as a freshman state representative. The Lake Worth...
Tags: Career and Workplace, Crime, Law and Justice, Personal Service, Rick Scott, Sex Crimes
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Classroom Voices, May. 04
Loss of greatness America is not the greatest country in the world. However, we American people seem to think otherwise. But what makes America so great? Is it freedom? Other countries have freedom. So is opportunity what makes America great?...Tags: Abusive Behavior, Peace Corps, Human Rights, Education, Politics
May 21, 2013
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May 14, 2013
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May 18, 2013
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May 15, 2013
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May 3, 2013
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May 9, 2013
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May 4, 2013
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