An older sibling prays for her 25-year-old sister who is being treated for injuries sustained from mortar shrapnel on December 27, 2012 in Kachin State. The 25-year-old mother of two was working on a watermelon plantation when two Burmese Army mortar grenades landed near her and three other villagers. Two other civilians were wounded in the same attack and one village militiaman working to fix his farming tractor was killed.
People in Kachin State in Burma continue to endure devastating violence and human rights abuses. With limited humanitarian assistance available, local groups like the Kachin Women’s Association of Thailand are responding.
Rape victims who have intellectual disabilities are frequently victimized twice: once during the commission of a crime, and again when their cases go to trial.
Commonsense immigration reform is a critical part of the fight for women’s equality.
Four young Afghans—next-generation leaders—speak about the need to preserve the gains of the last decade, and why they are optimistic for their country’s future.
