05 February 2013
Egyptian Center for Women’s Rights Letter to President Obama
Abortion
Africa
Helms Amendment
International Humanitarian Law
Reproductive Rights
Sexual Violence
United States
US Abortion Laws
US Foreign Aid Restrictions
Letter sent to President Obama by the Egyptian Center for Women’s Rights as a part of the GJC’s “August 12th Campaign” asking that he issue an Executive Order lifting US abortion restrictions on humanitarian aid.
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