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Legal Assistance Centre

Website of the Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) which is based in Namibia and describes itself as a "public interest law centre that is committed to creating a human rights culture and promoting access to justice in Namibia". Work at the Centre includes litigation and advice, training, research and advocacy. There is information on LAC's project work which includes the AIDS Law Unit, Medical Negligence, Gender Research and Advocacy, the Human Rights and Constitutional Unit, the Child Justice Project and the Land, Environment and Development Project.

Karamah: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights

Karamah: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights is an eduational charity which was initiated in 1993. Karamah seeks to highlight how global human rights issues affect muslims, and supports Muslim communities in America and abroad in the pursuit of justice. The website provides details of the projects Karamah is involved with including one on Islamic jurisprudence and a domestic violence initiative.

Women and criminal justice

Women and Criminal Justice is a journal published by Routledge. It publishes scholarly interdisciplinary and international research, iincluding both qualitative and quantitative studies, for academics and professionals. Tables of contents and abstracts from 1989 onwards are available, and users may register to access a sample copy. Access to full-text articles is for subscribers only, although it is possible to purchase individual issues.

Protecting Pregnant Workers and New Mothers

A Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Web portal which draws together information, legislation and forms covering the health and safety of new and expectant mothers at work. The site provides guidance to legislation including the Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999, Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, Employment Rights Act 1996 as amended by the Employment Relations Act 1999 and the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. There is a selection of full-text leaflets and guidance made available in PDF format aimed at working mothers, employers and health professionals.

Center for Reproductive Rights, The (CRLP)

The Center for Reproductive Rights (CRLP) is a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to promoting and defending women's reproductive rights worldwide. It focuses on human rights, abortion, contraception, adolescents and female circumcision/genital mutilation. The website provides information about legislation and court decisions as well as publications, press releases and a newsletter; it includes a continually-updated World Abortion Laws map. The site is available in Spanish or English.

Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch is an independent, non-governmental organisation which seeks to protect human rights all over the world. Its website provides up to date information on its work as well as access to many of its publications.

Gender equality

Council of Europe factsheet focusing on judgments of the European Court of Human Rights dealing with human rights violations affecting women. It comments on important cases dealing with domestic violence, discrimination against single mothers, the right to keep a maiden name, protection of physical integrity and protection against trafficking in human beings. Links are given to CoE web pages dealing with gender equality and to the judgments mentioned in the factsheet.

Avon Global Center for Women and Justice at Cornell Law School

Website of the Avon Global Center for Women and Justice at Cornell Law School in the US. The Center works with legal professionals and governmental and non-governmental organisations to improve access to justice for victims of gender-based violence. Its work includes providing legal research assistance to judges, undertaking project work, providing online legal resources and hosting conferences and events.

Center for Effective Public Policy

The Center for Effective Public Policy (CEPP), an American non-profit organisation, works with local, state and tribal jurisdictions in the US to improve their criminal justice systems and enhance the well-being of communities. Its website provides information about CEPP projects. It includes a collection of guides, training curriculums, frameworks and other tools and resources focusing on subjects such as collaborative justice, evidence-based decision-making, parole and probation, women in the justice system, racial equity and community engagement.

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