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Israel: human rights abuses of women trafficked from countries of the former Soviet Union into Israel’s sex industry

Although official statistics are not available, it is widely believed that in the past few years thousands of women, including some girls, from FSU countries have been trafficked to Israel to work in the sex industry. Under Israeli laws, virtually all these women are illegal aliens. They are in Israel without work permits or with … Continue reading Israel: human rights abuses of women trafficked from countries of the former Soviet Union into Israel’s sex industry →

Myanmar: unsung heroines: the women of Myanmar

Women in Myanmar have been subjected to a wide range of human rights violations, including political imprisonment, torture and rape, forced labour, and forcible relocation, all at the hands of the military authorities. At the same time women have played an active role in the political and economic life of the country. It is the … Continue reading Myanmar: unsung heroines: the women of Myanmar →