Human Rights

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Grandmother Receives Life In Prison For First-Time Drug Offense
Why is Elisa Castillo being so harshly punished for being an unknowing participant in a drug deal?
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UN Report Shows Dramatic Drop in Maternal Mortality, But Is It Enough?
It's a great start, but how can we do more to prevent maternal deaths?
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A Mother’s Dilemma: Traditional vs. Modern Medicine
In the developing world, mothers are forced to choose one or the other.
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5 Real World Tyrants Most Like Sacha Baron Cohen’s ‘Dictator’
The ‘Borat’ star mocks the world’s worst despots. In reality, the joke’s been on us.
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Saudi Girls’ School Encourages Physical Activity
Is this a sign that women's rights in the Middle East might be improving?
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One Good Word: Bio•phil•ia (Noun)
TakePart’s vocabulary builder for a better worldview.
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10 Inspiring Women Leaders
These ten ladies broke through the ultimate glass ceiling.
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‘Eyes of Thailand’ See Elephants on Prosthetic Legs (PHOTOS)
World's largest landmine survivors walk again with human help and ingenuity.
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8 Best Signs From L.A.’s ‘Unite Against the War on Women’ Rally
Some people believe the War on Women isn't real. Don’t tell these marchers.
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U.S. Marines Inch a Few Good Women Closer to Combat
But are bullets and bombs the gravest dangers to ladies in the military?

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