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| 20 May 2007 - 23:13 | admin
URL: web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ESLAMR5103 . . .
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Laberinto de injusticia. (Amnestia internacional, 2007)
Falta de protección de las mujeres indígenas frente a la violencia sexual
Para ver el informe completo vaya a
http://web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ ESLAMR510352007
o oprime el vinculo arriba
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| 20 May 2007 - 23:05 | admin
URL: web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGAMR5103 . . .
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Maze of Injustice
The failure to protect Indigenous women from sexual violence in the USA
Amnesty International Report
For full report go to
web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGAMR 510352007
or click on URL link above
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| 18 May 2007 - 09:20 | Diana Zuckerman
dz@center4research.org
URL: www.center4research.org
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VAWA summer internship!
We are still accepting applications for our Marcy Gross summer internship, to work on violence against women research, policy, and outreach to college campuses. Preference will be given to graduate students with a proven track record of working with victims of violence or research in this area. The deadline is May 25.
The summer internship has a stipend of $1,000-$2,000 to work at least 32 hours/week for 10-12 weeks.
For more information about our internships and application process, see www.center4research.org.
Best wishes,
Diana Zuckerman, Ph.D.
President
National Research Center for Women & Families
1701 K Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 223-4000
www.center4research.org
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| 18 May 2007 - 09:14 | Karen Elizabeth
karenthatswhatimherefor@yahoo.com
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I am a victim of rape. August, 2006, my neighbor was in my home as he had been dozens of times. this time it wa personal. within a half hour of his presence, the police were called and i was transported to hospital while he rode away.
He was apprehended and questioned and booked as the evidence then and there was so overwhelming. A few court dates later, he passed a polygraph and was released. I offerred to take one and I failed, he was then able to move right back in next door to me. The case was dismissed without having sought any more evidence, dna, etc.
Pictures were taken of the bruising on my neck and thighs within minutes of the rape, thus having not shown up as clearly as the next day.
I went in to the police station the following morning to write my statement and the bruises were extremely prevalent at that time, though no more photos were taken because they had already shot them the day of the rape, so the detective did not see the neeed. . . until court, when he finally developed or printed the photos and knew he made a mistake. Bruises do not usually develop in a matter of moments, the photos looked like i may have only scratched my neck and thigh, so they were not even submissible. (Yet at the station the next day, it was obvious the bruise around my neck was a full hand.)
The DA then informed me that she believed I had filed a report falsely, that i could be prosecuted. With her was the Rape Victim Advocate. I was read my rights and suggested that an attorney would only make me look even more guilty. The conversation ended with them saying "you have ruined your life. look at you, you're a mess. and you are just paranoid. he never touched you.in fact, he was never in your house."
the DA threatened to have me arrested had I pursued the matter. At the time I had no phone, no computer and no vehicle, thus I was left to deal with all these emotions alone.
no fingerprints were ever taken and the case was dismissed in October, 2006.
I have become a recluse at this point, afraid of everything and everyone. I am now on the internet,9 months later, and i have a phone.
I live in Michigan where the incident took place. I have copies of all the police reports and I need some questions answered.
Please help me, if not to find justice, at least teach me how to face myself and the world outside my home again.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Karen Elizabeth
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| 17 May 2007 - 22:42 | Liliana
cepreviorg@yahoo.com.ar
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CEPREVI-ARGENTINA centro de prevención y asistencia de la violencia familiar y social.
No te intimides ante una agresión.
Podes, si queres, salvarte.
Es duro el camino de la justicia pero es el medio para solucionar tu situación.
No es cierto que las amenazas no se cumplan, solo basta mirar los periodicos para darte cuenta de cuantos hechos graves suceden a diario.
Hoy una familia quedo destruída. Un hombre de 35 años mato a su esposa e hijo, luego paso a buscar a su hija al colegio matandola también y luego suicidarse.
Pedí ayuda, pero no te quedes en "el pedido", continua la causa.
DECIDITE-INTENTALO-CONTINUALO- SALVATE.
CEPREVI-ARGENTINA centro de prevención y asistencia de la violencia familiar y social.
Las 24 hs. 46118210 y 1551249976
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| 17 May 2007 - 19:28 | wanda
thebestmommyever2@gmaIL.COM
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i HAVE BEEN THROUGH LOT'S OF R.O. VIOLATIONS THAT THE HEADS OF POLICE STATIONS WON'T INTERVENE. tHE 3 LAWYERS i HAVE CONTACTED WON'T PUT MY ISSUES BEFORE THE COURTS. sOON i WILL BE HOMELESS, AND WITHOUT A VEHICLE AND MY CHILDRENS LIVES ARE AT STAKE. oNE IS MEDICALLY FRAGILE, AND PROGRESSIVE. hELP!!
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| 16 May 2007 - 20:55 | Janie Rezner
jrezner@mcn.org
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Dear Marie,
Thanks so much for your important writing. I will forward it to Lucinda Marshall of the Feminist Peace Network. www.feministpeacenetwork.org
Many blessings on your courageous work!!
love and blessings,
Janie Rezner
Programmer Women's Voices
Spiritual Feminist Warrior
www.janierezner.com
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| 16 May 2007 - 14:43 | NARAL
URL: www.prochoiceaction.org/campai gn/house . . .
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NARAL Pro-Choice America
PLAN B. WHERE'S YOURS?
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Approximately 350,000 women currently serve in the U.S.
military, making up almost 15 percent of all active-duty
personnel. But federal law does little to protect their
reproductive rights: not only are they banned from accessing abortion care at military medical facilities, but some cannot even obtain emergency contraception, which can prevent unintended pregnancy if taken soon after sex, at their base
pharmacy.
Don't wait! Please urge Congress to ensure that emergency
contraception is stocked at every military health-care facility
- click here http://prochoiceaction.org/campaign/hous e_dodec_0507/wdn5ukk9yx3kibi?.
Our government should provide the highest standard of care to
women who have volunteered to serve our country, plain and
simple. In 2002 health officials at the Defense Department
agreed, and approved Plan B to be stocked at military medical
facilities. However, weeks later, President Bush's political
appointees overruled the decision without discussion or explanation.
This week, Congress has an opportunity to improve health care
for women in the military with a bill sponsored by lawmakers in
both parties and on both sides of the choice issue. The
Compassionate Care for Servicewomen Act simply adds Plan B to the list of medications that must be stocked at every military
health-care facility.
Please take action today to defend the rights of those who defend us. Urge your lawmaker to support the Compassionate Care for Servicewomen Act to ensure that emergency contraception is
available to women on every military base - click here
http://prochoiceaction.org/campaign/ho use_dodec_0507/wdn5ukk9yx3kibi?.
A vote could take place as early as tomorrow, and it is going to be very close. Take action today! Click here
http://prochoiceaction.org/campaign/ho use_dodec_0507/wdn5ukk9yx3kibi?.
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| 15 May 2007 - 20:39 | single mom
URL: www.home.sprynet.com/sprynet/tjterry
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If we want to HELP THE CHILDREN we must HELP THE MOTHERS so I thought, as a professional, you might be interested in a great book I found on the web called:
SUDDENLY SINGLE MOM, A Practical Guide to Self-sufficient Survival, (c) 2006
by T.J.Terry
It is an EXCELLENT RESOURCE for single mothers. You will find it useful professionally. OVER HALF of all school-aged children live in single mom homes.
You can find it via search engine=> "SUDDENLY SINGLE
MOM"
The actual site is
http://home.sprynet.com/sprynet/tjterr y
The reviews are wonderful! The author is a well known KEYNOTE SPEAKER and also conducts seminars all across the U.S.
Please share this information with all persons you believe it will benefit.
Thank you most sincerely.
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| 15 May 2007 - 15:25 | Civil Society
office@civilsocietyhelps.org
URL: www.civilsocietyhelps.org
| AGENDA Rescue and Restore Coalition Against Human Trafficking - Minnesota Watch Meeting:
Friday, June 1, 2007
2:30 - 5:00 pm
International Institute of Minnesota
1694 Como Av, St Paul, MN 55108
Click for directions to the Institute and hours of service
2:00 – 2:05 Welcome – Linda Miller (office@civilsocietyhelps.org)
2:05 – 2:25 MaiNhia Khang, Constituent/Policy Liaison, Office of U.S. Senator Norm Coleman (mainhia_khang@coleman.senate.gov)
2:25 – 2:45 Civil Society efforts against human trafficking – Linda Miller, Executive Director, Civil Society (office@civilsocietyhelps.org)
2:45 – 3:05 Vednita Carter, Executive Director, Breaking Free – Update on Breaking Free efforts against human trafficking (vcarter@breakingfree.net)
3:05 – 3:20 Update by Law Enforcement
3:20 – 3:40 Marisa Ferri, Program Specialist, Trafficking in Persons Program, Office of Refugee Resettlement – How Local and National Coalitions Can Work Together in Anti Trafficking Efforts (marisa.ferri@acf.hhs.gov)
3:40 – 3:50 Questions and Answers
3:50 – 4:00 Refreshments
4:00 Go to workshop A (in the hallway) or B (in the main room)
4:00 – 5:00 Workshop A: Meet and greet Civil Society Subcontractors (in the hallway outside main room):
Yoonju Park (yoonjupark@gmail.com), Korean Service Center
Thao Dao (thaomdao@vssmn.org), Vietnamese Social Services of Minnesota
Alicia Ranney (ranneya@puc-mn.org), Waite House
Bihi Abdirizak (abihi@hotmail.com), Somali Educational and Social Advocacy Services
Huy Bui (vietassoc@netscape.net), Vietnamese Minnesotans Association
Raj Chaudhary (sewaaifw@aol.com), SEWA
Karen Cooper, Program Manager, Civil Society (office@civilsocietyhelps.org)
4:00 – 5:00 Workshop B: (in the main room) “Introduction to Human Trafficking in Minnesota” Power Point Presentation
5:00 – Adjourn
Civil Society
1st National Bank Building
332 Minnesota Street
Suite E-1436
St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 651-291-0713
FAX: 651-291-2588
www.civilsocietyhelps.org
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| 14 May 2007 - 22:51 | Moshe
info@nomas.org
URL: www.nomas.org
| Social Justice: Gender and Community Resiliency
32nd Conference on Men and Masculinity (M&M32)
19th Annual Men's Studies Association Meeting
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
July 5-8, 2007
presented by
Indiana University School of Social Work
NOMAS: The National Organization for Men Against Sexism
Pro-feminist, gay-affirmative, anti-racist, affirming men's lives
Join NOMAS at IUPUI for a day of institutes (Friday 7/6/07), and two full days of, workshops, keynotes, cultural events and general discussion (Saturday and Sunday, 7/7 & 7/8/07) on the issues surrounding men and masculinity, social justice, gender, and community resilience in the 21st century. Nationally noted speakers, presenters, and panelists will conduct sessions on aspects of community violence and resiliency, current advances in the field of men's studies, and examining diverse ways in which the lives of men and women might be enhanced through gender identity, gender roles, masculinity, and the experiences of men's lives. Topics including fathering, feminism, anti-violence, men and spirituality, health and workplace issues, racism, homophobia and more. The conference will offer CEUs (continuing education units) for social work through the Indiana School of Social Work. Registration form attached. Contact NOMAS at info@nomas.org or visit www.nomas.org, for more
information.
Moshe Rozdzial, PhD
NOMAS, Co-Chair
PO Box 455
Louisville, CO 80027
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| 14 May 2007 - 17:46 | Guillermo
guillermo_witt@hotmail.com
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Hola me llamo Guillermo de Ecuador. Tengo una amiga que fue violada por el hermano mayor de pequeña varias veses y los papas no lo supieron pero no hisicieron nada segun me conto ella ya que el sicologo les dijo eso y ella ahora tiene muchos probolemas, sicologicos y siquiatricos toma medicinas, al momento ella tiene 23 años, con un divrcio un hijo y varios intentos de suiocidio.
El hermano se encuentra en estados unidos y casado mientras ella. no tiene una vida estable Quisiera saber si hay como hacer algo o que le puedo aconsejar a ella que haga ya que ella sigue con el trauma y el violador sigue libre y feliz mente casado y ella no puede hacer nada porque vive con los papas que le mantienen por el hijo ya que en ecuador las leyes protejen menos a las mujeres y los papas hasta le suelen
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