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by Anna Horsbrugh-Porter (Author)
The Palgrave Macmillan/Amnesty International series illuminates the greatest human rights issues facing the world today. From human trafficking to poverty, terrorism to freedom of expression, this dynamic and accessible series encourages debate about the situation today and, the path we took to get here, allowing people with many different perspectives to tell their own stories of struggle.
Created Equal is a frank and clear-sighted introduction to the current state of women's rights globally. Millions of women throughout the world suffer from violence, poverty and denial of their human rights because of their gender. By exploring their stories, and hearing the views of both advocates for and opponenets of women's rights, Anna Horsbrugh-Porter reveals the real human costs of the violation of these rights. Among the issues covered in this book are: -prostitution, -violence against women, -abortion rights, -education -slavery -pornographyAuthor Biography
Anna Horsbrugh-Porter is a radio journalist who has worked for the BBC World Service, BBC Radio Four and independent production companies for nearly twenty years.
Amnesty International, founded in 1961, is a worldwide organization which campaigns for internationally recognized human rights for all. With more than 2.2 million members and subscribers in more than 150 countries and regions, it coordinates support to act for justice on a wide range of issues, including poverty, discrimination, and women's rights.
Number of Pages: 224
Dimensions: 0.7 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 01, 2009
