Sierra Leone: Lesbian Rights Activist Brutally Murdered
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2004/10/04/sierra9440.htm
The government of Sierra Leone should bring to justice those responsible for the brutal murder of FannyAnn Eddy, founder of the Sierra Leone Lesbian and Gay Association and a lesbian rights activist known across Africa, Human Rights Watch said today.

Afghanistan: Women Under Attack for Asserting Rights
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2004/10/04/afghan9436.htm
On Eve of Elections, Women in Public Life Face Attacks and Intimidation Warlords and the Taliban are undermining Afghan women?s participation in the political process through ongoing threats and attacks. Widespread intimidation of women and general insecurity threaten women?s right to vote freely in the October 9 presidential elections, stand for political office and fully participate in public life.