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In the News, Latin America, Law, Politics

Latin American Day for Decriminalization of Therapeutic Abortion

Posted on 19 October 2010

It breaks my heart to live in a country where I have no control over my body. The worst thing is that this subject was manipulated to gain points with conservatives during the electoral campaign period. Continue Reading

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Africa, Issues, Middle East, Politics, Region

Mbarka Bouaida on Women’s Rights and Role in Politics in Morocco

Posted on 18 October 2010

There is no development without involving women. It is very important to include women in politics, and to empower them. Continue Reading

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Asia, Politics, Violence

Amid Violence, Brave Afghans Give Hope for Future

Posted on 14 September 2010

While it is true that far too many Afghan women suffer, when telling the story of Afghanistan, the strong women and men challenging those who seek to control them must not be forgotten. Continue Reading

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Issues, Law, Politics

Women’s Peepholes into Rights and Politics

Posted on 09 September 2010

The battles for equality are often eerily similar when one looks across time and geography - if not in their tactics then in their intent at least. Continue Reading

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Law, Middle East

Lebanon’s Decree 4186 on Courtesy Residency Goes Into Force

Posted on 08 September 2010

The recent decree giving foreign husbands and children of Lebanese women courtesy residency is now in force. Claiming Equal Citizenship Campaign has been monitoring the decree implementation... Continue Reading

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In the News, Law, Middle East, Violence

Shiva and the Women’s Rights Movement on Trial in Iran

Posted on 03 September 2010

Let's support Shiva because she is not alone, because she is one of many who face great risk in their refusal to be silenced, because what happens to her may happen to many more, and we will all feel it. Continue Reading

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Law, Politics

10 Articles Celebrating Women’s Equality Day

Posted on 26 August 2010

In celebration of Women's Equality Day, we've put together this list of ten articles commemorating the day, remembering the fearless suffragettes, and/or calling for a continued push for equality. Continue Reading

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Asia, In the News

Flood Relief in Pakistan: One NGO Rises Up to the Challenge, Can We?

Posted on 24 August 2010

When one of us is affected, we are all affected. So, let's help our neighbors--the flood survivors of Pakistan. Continue Reading

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Middle East, Politics

What Political Participation Really Means for Women in Bahrain

Posted on 17 August 2010

Women in the workshop realized that political participation is a process of engagement and practicing active citizenship. Disillusionment gave place to enthusiasm and commitment to action and to change! Continue Reading

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Technology

How Not to Make a Sale

Posted on 13 August 2010

A few days ago, two communications salespeople walked into the office. They were both men, wearing nice suits and ties, and both carried themselves very professionally. Until they spoke. Continue Reading

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