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India: Arrest of human rights defender Ms Madhuri Ramakrishnasway on fabricated charges
22 May 2013
On 16 May 2013, human rights defender and maternal health activist Ms Madhuri Ramakrishnasway was arrested outside the court in Barwani in Madhya Pradesh, in a case brought against her after a protest.
Sunila has given to the world, now it’s time to give to her
22 May 2013
We are writing to ask you to join a solidarity effort for our dear friend Sunila Abeysekera, a leading women’s human rights defender, who is in a life struggle with cancer. AWID is joining this campaign in solidarity with Sunila, a dear friend and partner for many years. Please consider collaborating.
Calls for Participation
Tanzania Gender Youth Innovator
23 May 2013
Youth Challenge International (YCI). Mwanza, Tanzania.
Closing date: May 31, 2013.
SRI seeking collaborators to produce UPR stakeholder submissions
22 May 2013
The Sexual Rights Initiative (SRI) is seeking activists, researchers, academics and/or organizations who are interested in producing a 5 page report on critical sexual and reproductive rights issues in Comoros, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Cyprus or Eritrea for the next session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the UN Human Rights Council.
2013 MILEAD Fellowship
22 May 2013
Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa proudly announces the 2013 MILEAD (Moremi Initiative Leadership and Empowerment Development) Fellows. The 28 selected MILEAD Fellows represent Africa’s most promising young women leaders with the courage and commitment to lead and shape the future of Africa.
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Programme Officer (Feminist Development Justice)
24 May 2013
Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD). Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Closing date: May 31, 2013.