In 2008, Manuela suffered an obstetric emergency and was rushed to the hospital, where she was confronted by hostile physicians that accused her of self-inducing an illegal abortion. The Trial Court convicted Manuela and sentenced her to 30 years in prison for aggravated murder. Learn more about Manuela’s story.
IANGEL has been hard at work to advance gender justice for women and girls, everywhere. Here are some of the 2021 initiatives that we’re supporting.
Child marriages in India are fairly common. According to UNICEF, South Asia is home to the largest number of child brides. The Covid-19 pandemic, which has caused significant economic hardship, has only worsened this situation.
The climate crisis permeates almost every aspect of human life. From rising temperatures to loss of entire communities and territories, the climate crisis affects humanity as a whole. Its impacts however are more pervasive on those living in vulnerable conditions. Low-lying small islands, indigenous peoples, rural people, women and girls, persons with disabilities, and those living in poverty are among the already marginalized communities that face the dire consequences of climate change.
Earlier this month, the Marin County Bar Association published a Nonprofit Profile featuring IANGEL and our work. The article, written by IANGEL legal extern Cali Crum, highlighted IANGEL’s dedication to helping survivors of human trafficking through advocacy and vacatur law trainings.
Earlier this year IANGEL submitted a public comment, written by legal intern Zoya Chakourski, opposing an asylum rule proposed by several United States departments that nearly obliterates the ability to obtain gender-based asylum. You can read and download the full comment here.
In direct response to COVID-19 and the unprecedented impacts on women, cultural rights and climate change, IANGEL was asked to produce a special addendum to our recent report for the UN Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights. This special addendum has now been completed and we share with you highlights and the full report.
Today, July 16th, is a day of collective action to advocate for funding for culturally-specific community-based organizations during COVID-19. Contact Your Senators TODAY and Tell Them to Pass a COVID-19 Package That Supports Victims and Survivors and Includes Funding for Culturally-Specific Organizations and Sexual Assault Survivors
While 2020 has been a year of unimaginable change, IANGEL has worked tirelessly to continue making strides for gender equity. Our last 6 months have been full of growth, as seen in our 2020 advocacy work.
Voting YES on Prop 16 (formerly ACA 5) and restoring affirmative action in public contracting, hiring and education will remove barriers to opportunity, create structural change, and help reverse years of systemic race and gender discrimination.