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Stop Violence Against Women Campaign June 2007

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Hello and welcome to our newsletter for June. This month we take a look back at what happened during 2006 with the release of the Amnesty International Report 2007.

There's also a call for clemency for three young Iraqi women at imminent risk of execution, a review of a new report calling for justice for women in Hungary and we send birthday wishes to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, as the Myanmar authorities renew her detention for another year.

 

In this newsletter

Violence against women: A year in review

Amnesty International launched its Annual Report 2007 in late May. This report documents human rights issues of concern to Amnesty International during 2006.

From birth to death, in times of peace as well as war, women face discrimination and violence at the hands of the state, the community and the family. Read more.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's detention extended

The extension of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's detention highlights the need for urgent action on Myanmar's deteriorating human rights situation.

The detention order for the leader of the National League for Democracy had been due to expire on 27 May but the Myanmar authorities renewed it for a further year on 25 May. Send Daw Aung San Suu Kyi a birthday message.

Justice denied to victims of rape in the home

Amnesty International has recently published a new report on the Hungarian Government's failure to protect women from rape and sexual violence in the home. Read more.

  
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Three Iraqi women at imminent risk of execution

Three women are at risk of imminent execution in Iraq. The President, who has the power to ratify or commute death sentences, has not yet decided on the cases of Samar Sa'ad Abdullah, Wassan Talib and Liqa' Qama.

At least 100 people have been executed since Iraq reinstated the death penalty in August 2004.

Take action by asking the Iraqi authorities to commute the death sentences.

I'm back at Amnesty International Australia following 12 months' maternity leave and I'm really looking forward to working on the Stop Violence Against Women campaign with you.

Please let us know of any events and activities planned for your community and keep a look out on our website for more information.

We'd also love to see photos and hear stories of campaigning work in your area - please write to us and let us know about it.

Kate Lappin
Stop Violence Against Women Campaign Coordinator
Amnesty International Australia

P.S If you haven't already please take a look at our special feature on rape as a weapon of war in Sudan and eastern Chad, where the Janjawid and allied militia are using sexual violence against women and children for tactical reasons.

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