Huffington Post joins Nobel Women for 16 Days

In partnership with the Nobel Women’s Initiative 16 Days Against Gender Violence campaign, the Huffington Post has published five inspiring pieces penned by women human rights defenders from around the world. Each piece addresses the critical situations facing women – from sexual violence to inclusion in peace negotiations – in Egypt, Burma, Sudan and Syria. The articles also spotlight the courageous grassroots women working tirelessly to advance women’s rights in their communities.

Read the articles:

“Who is Protecting Women Human Rights Defenders?” by Jody Williams, The Huffington Post, 25 November 2013.

“Egypt Must Be Held Accountable for Sexual Assault” by Hania Moheeb, The Huffington Post, 29 November 2013.

“New Political Page, Same Story: Burmese Military Still Raping Ethnic Women” by Tin Tin Nyo, The Huffington Post, 5 December 2013.

“Women of Sudan Speak Out on Sexual Violence” by Walaa Salah Mohamed Abdeirhman, The Huffington Post, 6 December 2013.

“Women Need to Be Included in Syria’s Peace Process” by Madeleine Rees, The Huffington Post, 10 December 2013.