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Filipino Journalist Maria Ressa Arrested in Overt Attempt to Crush Press Freedom

Award-winning journalist Maria Ressa was found guilty of “cyber libel” for investigating President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines, who has continuously suppressed press freedom and has been responsible for countless human right violations. Journalism is under major fire in the Philippines, and Ressa has been persecuted for denouncing an administration that egregiously disregards basic human rights.

Ressa said: “I’m being set up as an example so that others will stop asking tough questions, and I think that puts responsibility on me to continue asking tough questions.”

Afghan Women Ask Global Women Leaders to Stand by Their Side

Makhfi Azizi

In an open letter to global women leaders, a coalition of Afghan women from across the country has asked to “stand by their side to protect women’s rights” in Afghanistan.

Two Years Ago, Saudi Arabia’s Driving Ban Was Lifted. Yet Women Remain in Prison.

Uma Mishra-Newbery

The Free Saudi Activists coalition sits down with Lina alHathloul—the younger sister of Loujain alHathloul, who is currently imprisoned in Saudi Arabia—to discuss the past two years of advocacy and her thoughts on the events that have transpired. What was shared provides a raw and open look at the toll this fight has taken and why public pressure is crucial as ever.

The Ms. Q&A: CARE CEO Michelle Nunn on Women, Girls and COVID

Corinne Ahrens

Ms. sat down with CARE CEO and president Michelle Nunn to discuss what to do when it seems like “everything is on fire”; the differences between Ebola and COVID; and countless examples of women leaders stepping up for the sake of their communities.

How Women-Led Nations Respond to COVID: Lessons from Germany, Norway and New Zealand

Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security

Women-led nations—like Germany, Norway, and New Zealand—have been touted for their effective response to COVID-19 and relatively low mortality rates.

We asked ambassadors from these countries what made their national responses to the global pandemic so effective.

Learning from Local Women Leaders in Times of Crisis

Susan M. Blaustein

In setting priorities and developing action plans, we need to listen to the women who know best what their communities need and how those needs change over time.

The UN Must March for Justice and Racial Equality

Mona Ali Khalil

To be consistent with the UN’s proud record and the legacy of Bunche, it would not only be appropriate for UN staff but also the UN itself to join the peaceful protests—demanding peace and justice for victims of racism and accountability for those charged with the murder of unarmed black men and women.

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In This Crucial Time, History Must Not Repeat for Afghan Women

Marzia Nawrozi

“With the pandemic and the world shifting their attention from Afghanistan, I worry that once again, Afghan women will fall into dark times. We must do what we can to prevent that from happening.”

Q&A Infectious Disease Doctor Murthy "We Are Not Out of the Woods Yet"

Q&A: Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Murthy: “We’re Not Out of the Woods Yet”

Roxy Szal

As top health experts paint a bleak picture of the pandemic and warn of the dangers of reopening the country too soon, many individuals are feeling uneasy and unsure about what comes next. To help illuminate the path forward, Ms. associate digital editor Roxy Szal spoke with Dr. Rekha Murthy, MD about testing capabilities; what differentiates coronavirus from other infectious diseases, like the flu; the feasibility of herd immunity; and what’s giving her some much-needed hope.

Another Egregious Attack on Reproductive Health by Trump Administration

Anu Kumar

John Barsa, administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has asked for all references to sexual and reproductive health to be removed from the UN’s Global Humanitarian Response Plan. Barsa claims the U.N. is using the pandemic to advance access to abortion by including it as an “essential” health service.

Here’s the thing: Abortion is essential health care —including during a pandemic.

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