Civil Rights | Women's Rights

2010-03-11: Headlines

Indian Express: Student, born blind, earns PhD under guidance of mentor who lost sight at 14 2010-03-11
... of Rights of Women with Special Reference to Constitution of India' — looks relevant as the Rajya Sabha just cleared the Women Reservation Bill.
Toward Freedom: Afghan Women Fear Violence in National 'Peace' 2010-03-11
Women's rights activists here fear a "peace deal" brewing with the Taliban may bring more violence into their lives. To avert that, they are focused on ...
The News International: Rights without rights 2010-03-11
Contrary to the expectations of women's rights groups, the Parliamentary Committee for Constitutional Reform has refrained from proposing the removal of ...
The News International: Sharmila to launch HR campaign through radio 2010-03-11
... of women in the country's development.” she said. She was of the view that the recognition and respect of women's rights should start from home.
The News International: Ajoka Theatre to stage play today 2010-03-11
Former federal minister for information & broadcasting Sherry Rehman will be the chief guest of the event that will be attended by eminent women's right ...
World Socialist Web Site: Germany: Prominent feminist Alice Schwarzer agitates against Clara Zetkin 2010-03-11
That the struggle for women's rights and feminism are not quite the same thing is something that Schwarzer herself has now made more than explicit.
eNews Park Forest: Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton at the International Women of Courage ... 2010-03-11
... women who personify the courage that really is required in so many places still to stand up for women's rights and human rights, to make a difference ...
NowPublic: International Women of Courage Awards 2010: IWOC 2010 Recipients 2010-03-11
... 10 women of courage awards were handed out to women who have shown exceptional leadership and courage in the area of women's rights and equality.
The Olympian: New exhibit opening at State Capital Museum 2010-03-11
Olympia as the capital city was central to the movement and played host to suffrage leaders, including Susan B. Anthony, Abigail Scott Duniway ...
Radio Australia: India's historic vote for women MPs 2010-03-11
Women's rights campaigners in India are claiming victory after India's upper house passed legislation guaranteeing that at least one-third of future member ...
Torrington Register Citizen: United Way to play ball 2010-03-11
... Community Mental Health Affiliates, Litchfield County Association for Retarded Citizens (LARC), the Susan B. Anthony Project, Salvation Army-Winsted ...
Houston Chronicle: Iraq's vote: US has a rooting interest in the long-term success of democracy ... 2010-03-11
This is an educated, sophisticated population with a history of respect for the rights of women, to cite one example, that is or ought to be the envy of ...
New York Times: Interview: 'My Life With the Taliban' 2010-03-11
Felix: The Taliban's bad reputation started in the mid 90s, when women's rights issues got picked up by activist groups in America and around the world.
BuddyTV: 'America's Next Top Model' Episode 1 Recap: Meet Cycle 14's Brand New Crazies 2010-03-11
Ren calls herself a "free bird who can't be caged," and supports women's rights by letting her armpit hair grow. (While, I might add, going on a TV ...
MiamiHerald.com: Supporters of Georgia bill: Abortion providers are racist 2010-03-11
Several people from abortion rights, women's rights and minority advocacy groups said the measure will have a chilling effect, leaving doctors nervous ...
RH Reality Check: Banning Abortion: The First Step Toward Theocracy 2010-03-11
Yes, they are about women's rights and sexual liberation, but they are fundamentally about freedom of religion, and the attack on abortion rights is part ...
The Journal: Women's Reproductive Rights: An Update 2010-03-11
The Harper Government has allowed the introduction of several regressive private members' bills that have sought to undermine choice and women's rights ...
Concord Monitor: Inside Arabia 2010-03-11
... cooperation from the government - Jamjoom speaks somewhat openly about the slow path his people have taken on some issues, such as the rights of women.
Washington Bangla Radio: After Karthik Karthik now we have new Bollywood Hindi movie Mittal vs Mittal 2010-03-11
It is a case on file that fights for the rights of women like Mitali who are subjugated to domestic violence and inhuman treatment at the hands of husb ...
The Canadian Press: Canada's Jean thanks Dominican Republic for help in aftermath of Haitian quake 2010-03-11
Jean, a champion of women's rights also met with a women's group, where she learned of the violence and health threats faced by Dominican women ...
The Nation, Pakistan: Equal opportunities for women must for progress: Attiya 2010-03-11
She was addressing a special sitting titled 'Rights of Women - hurdles and successes' organised by the Nazria Pakistan Trust (NPT) in collaboration ...
Peninsula On-line: Arab women have better status now: Envoy to UN 2010-03-11
On the legislative level, many laws have been developed and amended to eliminate discrimination against women, and promote the rights of women, for example ...
NorthJersey.com: William Paterson University celebrates Women's History Month 2010-03-11
... performance tells the stories of African American women and their contributions to social reform, the arts, women's rights, politics and athletics.
European Voice: A flawed plan for women's rights 2010-03-11
If the EU is to meet all the MDGs relating to women's rights, which in itself is looking increasingly unlikely, it should start by clearly stating what ...

2010-03-10: Headlines

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty: How Does Iran Celebrate International Women's Day? 2010-03-10
In recent years a number of Iranian women's rights activists have been banned from leaving the country, including activist Narguess Mohammadi, lawyer Nasr ...
NPR: Afghan Women Wary Of Overtures To Taliban 2010-03-10
"My life is at risk because I'm a women's rights activist," she told NPR during a trip to Washington sponsored by the advocacy group Women Thrive Worldwide.
Straight Goods: The struggle for equality continues 2010-03-10
In addition, Canadian women played a significant role in ensuring that women's rights and gender equality are included in international agreements such ...
The Guardian: Pay for women still in the middle ages 2010-03-10
... failure to offer a coherent strategy for fighting inequality and championing women's rights (Absence of women on top boards 'unacceptable', 8 March).
ReliefWeb: UNMIS trains women activists in human rights 2010-03-10
The workshop focused on women and elections, regional and international women's rights instruments, women's rights violations, investigating and documenting ...
ReliefWeb: Deputy Secretary-General, in Women's Commission, Hails Possible New Gender ... 2010-03-10
Sustainable development could not be achieved without significantly eliminating violence against women and realizing women's rights.
Inter Press Service: Africa's Success Stories in Gender Empowerment 2010-03-10
At the same time, it has also established a protocol - an addendum on the 'Rights of Women' ratified by 27 countries - to the existing African Charter ...
San Francisco Chronicle: Women find liberation on two wheels 2010-03-10
Susan B. Anthony's words, spoken in 1896, ring true today. Courtney Ramey, a dedicated bicycle commuter, agrees with Anthony: "It's easy. It feels great.
UNICEF: Panel cites women's critical role in building sustainable peace in Afghanistan 2010-03-10
As milestones for women's rights, both the Beijing Platform for Action and Resolution 1325 set the stage for comments made by participants in the Afgh ...
MU The Parthenon: Lecture series begings, teaches importance of women in society 2010-03-10
The most effective way to make people aware of gender-based attacks and peace-making strategies is for women to articulate women's rights, interest ...
Gulf Times: Qatar may name first woman judge: official 2010-03-10
The three-day session discussed ways to protect women's rights in the Arab world and Europe. Al-Mohamedi also revealed that Dr Hessa al-Silaiti had recently ...
Fashion.ie: Reese Witherspoon: Washington DC Darling 2010-03-10
Continuing her crusade for women's rights all over the globe, Reese Witherspoon was spotted at the Vital Voices and Avon Global Partnership to End Violence ...
Article Ant: Remarks by the First Lady at the International Women of Courage Awards 2010-03-10
... as well: “Women's rights are human rights” is what she said; the five simple words that weren't just a statement of fact, but a call to action.
Gulf Times: First woman judge 'to be appointed' 2010-03-10
... of the Arab-European Dialogue on Human Rights which met in Doha for three days to discuss ways to protect women's rights in the Arab world and Europe.
Jollofnews: HUMRA's statement on International Women's Day 2010-03-10
This shows the failing of governments to respect, protect and fulfill the rights of women. We therefore declare this as Human rights crisis in which women ...
Federal News Service: STATE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS, WASHINGTON, DC 2010-03-10
... in so many places still, to stand up for women's rights and human rights, to make a difference, to protect those who are vulnerable and to advance ...
Sowetan: President's call for debate on moral code is laudable 2010-03-10
Many women's rights advocates regard the practice as demeaning for the women involved, while traditionalists regard it as an acceptable and integral part ...
LifeNews.com: Senate Republicans Won't Let Democrats Use Abortion to Pass Health Care Bill 2010-03-10
Organizations like National Right to Life, Americans United for Life, the Susan B. Anthony List and others have been working overtime to turn out calls ...
PerishableNews: Intuition Roses Selected To Celebrate Historic OSCAR Win 2010-03-10
... in our flower growing operation, with the strongest social standards and programs aimed at the improvement of women's rights and their lives overall.
MU The Parthenon: Serve yourself and others this month 2010-03-10
Princess Diana, Rosa Parks, Susan B. Anthony, Mother Teresa, Amelia Earhart and Sojourner Truth are some examples of women who will be remembered for their ...
Helium: How to celebrate Women's History Month 2010-03-10
By the start of the second decade of the 20th century, women's rights were a hot political topic. Women's suffrage, (winning the right to hold office ...
PR Web: The International Models Project on Women's Rights Unveils Prototype of Impowr ... 2010-03-10
The International Models Project on Women's Rights, established by the American Bar Association, is creating a comprehensive and collaborative online ...
Today's Zaman: Genghis Khan, Asian conqueror, on women's rights 2010-03-10
If anyone in central Asia 800 years ago could be called a feminist, one was Genghis Khan. Genghis Khan was a bloody oppressor who killed a prospective ...
WIBW: World Marks International Women's Day 2010-03-10
About 30 of Iran's most prominent women's rights activists and their supporters held a private gathering in Tehran. Rahnavard declared that the oppositi ...
Gulf Times: Congress faces turmoil over women quota bill 2010-03-10
“Women Go From Home to House” ran the headline in The Times of India, which like other dailies described the vote as a major breakthrough for women's right ...
National: Women in India on way to one third of seats in parliament 2010-03-10
To women's rights activists, the opposing parties are symbolic of insecure males who are intolerant of women's autonomy and a role in governance.
MiamiHerald.com: Controversial Egyptian cleric leaves mixed legacy 2010-03-10
His ruling, however, was not interpreted as championing women's rights, but rather as aiding Mubarak's authoritarian regime in its war against a tide ...
West Liberty Index: Celebrate women's history 2010-03-10
I could feel Susan B. Anthony turning over in her grave. She had given 75-100 speeches a year for over 45 years about women suffrage and died in 1906 ...
Irish Times: Women's Day message 2010-03-10
... and also of the death of Sitara Achakzai, the women's rights activist, shot by the Taliban for involvement in “bad things” (Editorial, March 8th).
Financial Times: Chile quake sours legacy for Bachelet 2010-03-10
Her legacy includes sweeping pension reform and progress on women's rights, as well as a 500 per cent expansion of the national kindergarten network th ...
The Malaysian Insider: Lipstick jihad 2010-03-10
Muslim women's rights and Islamic feminism. I didn't go both times because twice my hotels were bombed. But I remember pulling my hair out drafting ...
Afghanistan: Ghazni PRT supports International Women's Day - Combined Joint Task Force 101 2010-03-10
Speaking to the crowd, he called for action on women's rights and integrating them more into Afghan life. “If we include the women, we could have a whole ...
Eureka Street: Women unheard in the din about burqas 2010-03-10
In the debate, the concerns that supposedly started the whole shebang — women's rights, their protection and promotion, and the complex implications ...
Montreal Gazette: Gov.-Gen. tells Haitians they 'are not alone' 2010-03-10
To commemorate International Women's Day, Jean addressed a women's rally at the ministry of the status of women and women's rights.
Tolerance: Haiti: After disaster, celebrating women's rights 2010-03-10
All information reproduced on the Web pages of www.tolerance.ca (including articles, images, photographs, and logos) is protected by intellectual property ...
NTDTV: Chinese Activist Talks Censorship at Geneva Summit 2010-03-10
Guests spoke on issues ranging from women's rights in Afghanistan to Internet freedom in China. Tiananmen Square activist and former political prisoner Dr.
Baltic Times: Fighting for the minorities, marginalized and women 2010-03-10
Above all, she has fought in favor of women's rights, trying to achieve true equalization between the male and female sex. “Women in Lithuania are still ...
AsiaOne: S.Korea abortion debate heats up after crackdown 2010-03-10
Some activists say the crackdown violates women's rights. "Abortion for social and economic reasons must be tolerated," they said in a statement during ...
The Associated Press: Lost in the ruins: Haiti's best and brightest 2010-03-10
Three of Haiti's leading women's rights advocates — Magalie Marcelin, Myriam Merlet and Anne Marie Coriolan — were killed. The women, all in their early 50 ...
Press TV: Hamas appoints female minister 2010-03-10
World leaders and international organizations are calling for women's rights to be recognized and for women to be given more opportunities in order to help ...
Wicked Local Wenham: League of Women Voters celebrates anniversary 2010-03-10
Catt succeeded Susan B. Anthony as leader of the National American Women Suffrage Association. Since its founding, the League of Women Voters has been ...
DAWN.com: Harassment of women now a crime, according to bill 2010-03-10
Mr Zardari said the struggle for the rights of women in Pakistan had been long and difficult. “We believe in equal rights and equal opportunities for men ...
Bulatlat: News in Pictures: Duterte Endorses Makabayan Senatoriables 2010-03-10
Vicente Gym in Agdao, Duterte raised the hand of Liza Maza and expressed his support, recognizing Maza's contribution to women's rights movement.
Jollofnews: Taiwanese president admires Jammeh's press-up skil... 2010-03-10
... as a leader of great vision who cares about the economy, education and women's rights, and who has built his country into a model nation in West Africa.
Daily Sun: Photo: Sun News Publishing 2010-03-10
... and United Nations Organization (UNO) Declaration on the rights of women that 40 per cent of the total seats in any state should be given to women.
Jakarta Post: Women rights: An international issue? 2010-03-10
And too often we hear too of women organizations, and commissions working to protect the rights of women and children. But how far have policies ...
New York Times: Laws, Lies and the Abortion Debate 2010-03-10
Emboldened, foes of reproductive freedom are pressing new attacks on women's rights and health. In Utah, Gov. Gary Herbert, a Republican, has signed a bill ...

2010-03-09: Headlines

EuropeNews: Glenn Beck calls Geert Wilders a fascist, endorses ban on his entering UK 2010-03-09
So now standing up for the rights of women and non-Muslims, the freedom of speech (yes -- here is a post on those who claim that he ...
The Citizen Daily: GUEST COLUMNIST : Women's rights are human rights 2010-03-09
It was at this conference that then-First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton declared: Human rights are women's rights, and women's rights are human rights.
Albany Times Union: Federal jobs bill would give state $3B in aid 2010-03-09
Associated Press SENECA FALLS -- The upstate New York village that's hallowed ground for the women's rights movement and claims to be the inspiration ...
BlueOregon: Stopping violence against women around the globe. 2010-03-09
The United States has yet to ratify the UN Treaty for the Rights of Women (CEDAW), but I'm glad to know that a bill (S. 2279) has been re-introduced (as S.
ChicagoNow: Can a Stripper be a Feminist? 2010-03-09
... be defined as the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes or organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests.
Red Cross Blogs: Red Cross celebrates International Women's Day 2010-03-09
Although we've come a long way with women's rights and gender equality, clearly there's still a long way to go. In places of crippling poverty it is usually ...
UN News Centre: Progress on women's rights will help achieve global development goals – Migiro 2010-03-09
9 March 2010 – Significant progress in realizing women's rights is crucial to achieving sustainable development and the globally agreed targets to slash ...
Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal: Looking to new international structures in a new era of socialist feminist ... 2010-03-09
These issues, in particular the rights of women workers and the right of women to vote, centred on conflicts in the workplace and community brought to ...
Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal: Pakistan: Women workers march on International Women's Day 2010-03-09
She condemned the extremist forces and capitalists who are joining hands to crush women's rights. She also read out solidarity messages sent by variou ...
Lebanon: Lebanese women wed to foreigners fight for rights - Daily Star 2010-03-09
“This battle is not about citizenship, it's about women's rights,” he said. “Politicians in Lebanon look at women as immature citizens.
Foreign Policy: Clinton marks International Women's Day 2010-03-09
So on this International Women's Day, let us rededicate ourselves to advancing and protecting the rights of women and girls, and to join together to ensure ...
Huffington Post: Victory in Iraq at Last (Not!) 2010-03-09
... and national elections has failed to create the foundations for a liberal and secular democracy where the rights of women and minorities are protected.
Firedoglake: Dennis Kucinich Is a No on The Senate Bill Without Strong Public Option 2010-03-09
Rahm's machine will be working overtime to make him out to be a monster while the negotiate with Stupak to roll back women's rights.
PR-USA.net: Governor General Celebrates International Women's Day in Port-au-Prince Haiti 2010-03-09
... I want to join with everyone mourning the disappearance in the earthquake on January 12 of so many Haitian women committed to defending women's right ...
Standard Times Press: The Sierra Leone Bar Association Expresses Support for International Women' ... 2010-03-09
The year 2010 is a milestone for gender equality and women's rights, as it marks the 15th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action as well as the 10th ...
Kurdish Globe: Female candidates compete for Iraqi Parliament seats 2010-03-09
Asked for her response regarding the words of a women's rights activist who was quoted as saying "women in political parties are just symbols," Haji ...
Pakistan Observer: BISP: An eternal tribute to Women's Day 2010-03-09
BISP is the biggest step ever taken by a government for women emancipation as it sanctifies women's rights which had been denied to them for various rea ...
Phnom Penh Post: Injustice for victims of rape 2010-03-09
Speaking at a press conference marking the release of the report on Monday, Pung Chhiv Kek, founder of the rights group Licadho, whose Women's Rights Office ...
Women on the Web: Brenda Feigen: Second-Class All the Way 2010-03-09
A graduate of Harvard Law School, she co-founded Ms. Magazine with Gloria Steinem and directed with (now Justice) Ruth Bader Ginsburg the Women's Right ...
National Journal: Tuesday's Starting Lineup 2010-03-09
The Susan B. Anthony list, a pro-life group that supports GOPers, has identified 18 members, including Stupak, who have strong pro-life records.
Arab News: Canada backtracks on politically correct anthem 2010-03-09
The opposition Liberals called it a gimmick proving the Conservatives were not serious about women's rights. Complaints from irked citizens poured in ...
ITN: Jamelia's charity trip to Uganda 2010-03-09
Jamelia revealed she plans to go back to Uganda to keep in touch with those she met and also wants to tackle women's rights in others corners of the globe.
St. Norbert Times: Why Just March?! 2010-03-09
Susan B. Anthony. Geraldine Ferraro. Michelle Obama. Sarah Palin. Love or hate them, these women have all made significant contributions to the definiti ...
The Liberian Journal: UNMIL Celebrates Intl Women Day with Gender Ministry 2010-03-09
In December 1977, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace to be observed ...
Montreal Gazette: Nobel laureate urges political, not economic, sanctions on Iran 2010-03-09
... under the sponsorship of the Nobel Women's Initiative, an organization established by six women peace prize laureates in 2006 to promote women's rights.
Capitol News Connection: Sen. Lindsey O. Graham's Profile 2010-03-09
Quote: "Our own nation is more secure with a peaceful, stable, democratic Iraq respecting the rights of women, enforcing the rule of law, living at peace ...
RT: New York women protest on March 8 2010-03-09
Today this is not a fight for women's rights, but a peaceful gathering against wars. “All we are saying is give peace a chance!” said the New York women.
Kashmir Media Service: Speakers demand end to impunity given to Indian troops in IHK 2010-03-09
The seminar “Culture of impunity and women's rights” was organsied by the Centre for Social, Peace and Development Studies (CSPDS) in connection with World ...
Highlands Ranch Herald: Violinist to perform in Englewood 2010-03-09
Greenberg is a longtime activist in civil rights and women's rights and a national leader in adult education and development.
The News International: 'Black sheep in the parliament major hindrance' 2010-03-09
The black sheep in the parliament are a major hindrance in the implementation of laws for the protection of women's right ...
Gulf Times: Challenges for gender equality highlighted 2010-03-09
The second day of the conference, organised by the National Human Rights Committee, saw discussions on national experiences regarding women's rights ...
Jamaica Gleaner: The Year of Women 2010-03-09
The year will be focused on women's rights as human rights, which is in line with this year's theme for International Women's Day, 'Equal Right ...
Korea Herald: Condom debate brought to Philippine bishops' doorstep 2010-03-09
"We humbly asked the bishops to bless the condoms as a conciliatory gesture (for everyone) to unite for reproductive health and women's rights," Mir ...
NDTV.com: LSR graduate to village sarpanch 2010-03-09
On International Women's Day, an inspiring story from the backwaters of Rajasthan, a state with among the worst records on women's rights but a young wom ...
Arab Times: Want more, say women 2010-03-09
Marking International Women's Day at a day-long symposium, women's rights' activists and MPs said women in this oil-rich Gulf state are still barred ...
Gulf Times: Women's quota bill clears first hurdle 2010-03-09
Women's rights groups were delighted with the news. “Male politicians will soon have to make way for a fresh female energy to run the country,” ...
Daily Caller: Spitzer madam Kristin Davis busts into New York governor's race 2010-03-09
A lesser woman might be bitter, but after she met fellow Spitzer critic Roger Stone on a radio show she started reading and writing about women's right ...
Presseurop: A fight that's far from over 2010-03-09
... conference would be content with the progress made in the field of women's rights," and concludes that they would have little reason to be satisfied.
Peninsula On-line: Let women have more say: Official 2010-03-09
“We need laws to protect the rights of women to speak for themselves on issues concerning them. Special educational and training programmes are also very ...
The Swazi Observer: 'Laws supporting women, children's rights a must' 2010-03-09
MEMBER of the Women's Parliamentary Caucus Senator Nokunceda Bujela says more laws supporting the rights of women and children must be passed in parliament.
Penn State Live: Penn State professor's biography of abolitionist frank, revealing 2010-03-09
Susan B. Anthony, a colleague and good friend of Stanton, and other prominent feminist leaders are better known, but it was Stanton who pushed Americ ...
Yemen Observer: Honoring Yemen's female fighters 2010-03-09
Within Dr. al-Salahi's remarks, areas where women's rights are significantly inferior to men were discussed, particularly emphasizing Educati ...
MTV.com: Kristen Bell, Meryl Streep And More Women To 'Shine On' During A One-Night ... 2010-03-09
Susan B. Anthony, Madonna, Sally Ride, Dorothy Parker, Diane von Furstenberg, Martha Stewart and many more are all part of the inspiration for this show.
Harvard Crimson: No LibertÃ© in FraternitÃ© 2010-03-09
But the commission was not only worried about women's rights when they proposed the veil-ban, they were also worried about the growth of Islamic radicalism ...
Korea Times: Women in Korea (2) 2010-03-09
Looking at the current state of the women's rights movement in Korea, this situation is unlikely to change much in the near future.
WomensRadio: Gender Violence Blocks Development Targets: Report 2010-03-09
Action Aid's research finds the systematic abuse of women's rights has fueled the spread of HIV-AIDS on the continent. Whether it comes to negotiating ...
Momlogic.com: Is Texas Rewriting History? 2010-03-09
In the proposed changes, Susan B. Anthony would be wiped from the history books, along with Florence Nightingale and Shirley Chisholm (the first black wom ...
MercatorNet: OK, another abortion round 2010-03-09
Excellent provision for women's rights to information about their pregnancy before terminating it. The law also required abortion clinics to have a notice ...
Zambia Daily Mail: Honour distinguished women - NGOCC 2010-03-09
Ms Munyinda said Government has, however, made significant progress towards the advancement of women through the signing of several human and women's right ...
Broadway World: Geva Theater Announces Plays in Progress Series, 3/24-3/28 2010-03-09
Matilda Joslyn Gage, along with Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, was a founding member of the National Women Suffrage Association.
postzambia.com: NGOCC urges equal opportunities for women in politics 2010-03-09
Mwale said Zambia had signed several human and women's rights conventions such as the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against ...
MLive.com: Three women earn Susan B. Anthony Award - The Jackson Citizen Patriot 2010-03-09
Leslie Cummings, Susan Murphy and Jodi Snyder have been named the 2010 Susan B. Anthony Award recipients by the Jackson Women's History Council.
Gibraltar Chronicle: LOOKING SOUTH TO MOROCCO 2010-03-09
From women's rights to dispute resolution and the liberalisation of key areas of the economy, Morocco is changing at a fast pace and, in the proce ...
UNLV The Rebel Yell: College Republicans face off with Young Democrats 2010-03-09
“With abortion, we are for women's rights, but just because we are pro-choice doesn't mean we aren't pro-life. As far as gay rights are concerned… if you ...
AFP: Pakistan outlaws workplace harassment of women 2010-03-09
Rights groups have long complained of a rolling back of women's rights in Pakistan. They welcomed the law on Tuesday. "It is a great gift to the women ...
GMA news.tv: Sans the top three bets, Gibo, Jamby steal show at Ateneo forum 2010-03-09
Teodoro received the loudest round of applause during the forum with his answer on how he will promote gender equality and women's rights if he is elected ...
Conducive Chronicle: The Herstory of Madame Mao 2010-03-09
Madame Mao goes down in history unfavorably but nonetheless reached great heights in a nation where women's rights were extremely limited.
Peninsula On-line: Call to promote women's rights 2010-03-09
It has set up several institutions and organisations taking care of the rights of women,” said Al Merri. Delivering the key note address at the opening ...
CNN Political Ticker: Anti-abortion Democrats targeted in new campaign 2010-03-09
The Susan B. Anthony List announced that it's spending $115000 on radio ads this week targeting four House Democrats - Reps. Brad Ellsworth of Indi ...
Emirates News Agency: UAE remained active in all mainstream international movements launched ... - WAM 2010-03-09
On behalf of the Government of the United Arab Emirates, I have the honour to participate in this important Summit and Roundtable on Women's Rights.
Oklahoma Daily: OUR VIEW: Abortion is a health care issue too 2010-03-09
This legislation is an unnecessary infringement of women's rights to do with their bodies what they choose, and we should let our legislators know their ...
Globe and Mail: International Women's Day 2010-03-09
09, 2010 3:29AM EST In their search for funding, our universities seem to have become willfully blind to the issue of women's rights (or lack thereof) th ...
Yemen Observer: Women's rights improve across Mideast 2010-03-09
Women in the Middle East have made notable advances over the past five years, with modest overall improvements in women's rights, literacy ...
Modern Ghana: Amnesty International urges governments to address gaps in women's right issues 2010-03-09
AI's chosen theme for this year's celebration is: "Beijing +15: Time to Address the gaps in women's rights". Mr Amesu said despite successes achieved ...
Cyprus Mail: Women's equality still a long way off 2010-03-09
Stavrinou-Koukou noted that the Christofias government has involved itself “very heavily” in securing the rights of women, such as harmonisation of ...
postzambia.com: Mataka bemoans lack of support for violence victims 2010-03-09
She said there was need to address parallel legal systems, and customary laws that violated women's rights, especially as it related to property upon ...
The Canadian Press: Alberta Tory backbencher proposes tiaras to pull in tourism 2010-03-09
The idea has prompted women's rights advocates to say they're ready for a fight if he takes it any further. "The international beauty pageant is gaining ...
Ventura County Star: Mixteco women get help leaving abusive partners 2010-03-09
“We're trying to help women leave abusive relationships and spreading the message of women's rights to a marginalized population where neither English ...
Sin Chew Jit Poh: Even God can't help 2010-03-09
The influential MCA Wanita presented women's rights fighter Clara Zetkin a tragic drama on the eve of the International Women's Day.
Peninsula On-line: Emir's role in women empowerment hailed 2010-03-09
He praised Qatar's leadership for protecting women's rights and providing equality in all spheres of life. He urged for the protection of women's rights all ...
Chicago Reader: Google the site Search our articles archive Search for an event 2010-03-09
... circumcision in Ousmane Sembene's 2004 drama MoolaadÃ©, screening for free, Tuesday 3/9 in the College of DuPage's Women's Rights Day Film Festival.
News.Az: Let people dress as they like, Erdogan 2010-03-09
Turkey's prime minister emphasized Monday his opposition to discrimination against dress style in addressing a women's rights summit hosted by the women' ...
Calcutta Tube: Congress distances from Meghalaya minister's remarks 2010-03-09
... and provide data and facts on women's oppression in Meghalaya, so that it could be an eye opener,' Agnes Kharshiing, a women's rights activists, said.
Middle East Online: Tunisia's 'feminist' Muslim scholar commemorated in London 2010-03-09
The lecture, entitled "Taher Haddad: the Precursor of Women's Rights in Tunisia," was organised by the Tunisian Embassy in London just days before ...
BusinessWeek: Study: Despite laws, women earn less than men 2010-03-09
The publication of the report coincided with the United Nations Day for Women's Rights. The study said that women with kids more often work part-time th ...
Tonic: Historic Women's Parliamentary Bill Nears Approval in India 2010-03-09
In an historic leap forward for women's rights in Asia, India's upper house of parliament has overwhelmingly approved a plan to establish a quota of se ...
Visayan Daily Star: Noynoy vows to support women 2010-03-09
Aquino said protecting women and promoting women's rights and empowerment is not just a moral and social obligation, but is also key to ensuring development ...

2010-03-08: Headlines

ReliefWeb: International Women's Day 2010 - Equality, opportunity and progress for women 2010-03-08
Today is International Women's Day and a chance to focus on the promotion of women's rights and gender equality that remain at the heart of DFID's work ...
Democracy Now: International Women's Day Marked Around The World 2010-03-08
... nothing less, than the Seneca Falls Declaration of 1858, which Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony were willing to put their, you know ...
Huffington Post: International Women's Day: 11 Women Who Are Changing The World (PHOTOS) 2010-03-08
She managed to find a lawyer and achieve a divorce, making her an international heroine in the fight for women's rights in the Middle East.
Daily Beast: Our Fight Begins Today! 2010-03-08
As women, we must speak out, speak up, say no to our inheritance of loss and yes to a future of women-led dialogue about women's rights and value. 2. Unite.
Mirror.co.uk: International Women's Day: 10 things you need to know about the global celebration 2010-03-08
Over a million people attended rallies campaigning for women's rights to work, vote, be trained, to hold public office and end discrimination. 5.
The News International: All set to observe Women's Day today 2010-03-08
Two years later, in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace ...
National Journal: 3/8: On The Road Again 2010-03-08
And Quin Hillyer examines polls conducted for the Susan B. Anthony List, a pro-life GOP group, that shows pro-life voters will play a role in 8 district ...
Slovenska Tiskovna Agencija: No Right Was Given, Says Feminist as World Marks Women's Day - STA 2010-03-08
The very first International Women's Day was launched in 1910 by Clara Zetkin, an influential socialist German politician and a fighter for women's rights.
The News International: Implementation of women's protection laws urged 2010-03-08
A recent report by Human Rights Commission on the eve of Women's Day carries some horrific statistics about women's rights violations throughout Pakistan.
Jakarta Post: Observing International Women's Day 2010-03-08
These include, among others, the amendment of the 1945 Constitution emphasizing women's rights as human rights, particularly in Article 28, stating th ...
The News International: President, PM urge parliament to revisit discriminatory laws 2010-03-08
Benazir had said that women's rights are inseparable from human rights, that there was no human right more fundamental, and more universal ...
ScandAsia.com: Women's Demonstration 2010-03-08
“Women's rights, mother's rights are human rights”, “Government has to support and protect mother's rights”, and “When men and women are equal society ...
The News International: National Conference on Women's Day 2010-03-08
She stated the government was actively working for the development and the rights of women. To provide protection to the women, the government has passed ...
The News International: Fehmida calls for protection of women's rights 2010-03-08
Islamabad: Speaker National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mirza has said the present government has brought changes in laws for the protection of women's right ...
The News International: March 8 for Afghan women 2010-03-08
As in Saudi society, the dress code has been an important battle for the women's rights movement in Afghanistan. In 1964 the constitution acknowledged ...
The News International: Awareness about women's rights futile without support 2010-03-08
By Our correspondents A follow up of majority of cases of violence against women, reported in 'The News' last year, shows that the efforts for creating ...
The News International: Volunteers deliberate over women's issues 2010-03-08
Volunteering, they felt is the most powerful tool to mobilise people and share their skills to create mass awareness about women's rights that are integral ...
The News International: Let us celebrate what we have achieved 2010-03-08
In Pakistan, we have a long way to go as far as equality and women's rights go but instead of looking at the negative side, on this day we should celebrate ...
The News International: Braving their way through all odds 2010-03-08
... Art Gallery has celebrated IWD for over two decades as part of its continuing dedication to create awareness on women's rights issues,” said Nageen Hayat.
The News International: Women through the governance lens 2010-03-08
In theory, Pakistan ensures respect for women's rights and fundamental freedoms, as is evidenced by the ratification of many global conventions ...
E-Pao.net: RPF salutes on Women's Day 2010-03-08
Even though the Government of India is a signatory of many international covenants and treaties for safeguarding women's rights, it has been inciting ...
Scoop.co.nz: International Women's Day a Time for Evaluation 2010-03-08
She says, however, that New Zealand still has a long way to go to realise women's rights to live free from violence. “One in three New Zealand women ...
MPNnow.com: Local mothers featured on magazine cover to raise autism awareness 2010-03-08
The upcoming magazine will also include an article with their stories and additional photos, taken at the Susan B. Anthony House in Rochester.
LifeNews.com: Pro-Life News: Dawn Johnsen, United Nations, Abortion, Women, Maryland, Pharmacy 2010-03-08
Crouse said, "Establishing a UN agency for women's rights would dramatically strengthen the already-incredibly strong radical feminist influence at the UN ...
People's Daily Online: President: China to promote women's equality 2010-03-08
The country has made significant achievements in ensuring women's rights and improving their living conditions, Hu said. Figures from the All-China Women' ...
The Hindu: Despite laws, women earn less than men: Study 2010-03-08
The publication of the report coincided with the United Nations Day for Women's Rights. The study said that women with kids more often work part-time th ...
DAWN.com: Equal rights 2010-03-08
The bill has been introduced again in the Assembly as a private member bill and if the government is really committed to women's rights, it should ensure ...
Web Devil: International Women's Day shows women's rights progress 2010-03-08
Alexander said she considers the monologues a symbol of progression in terms of women's rights. The monologues are a series of stories that were first ...
Earthtimes: Burqa ban would be counterproductive, top official says 2010-03-08
And he also warned that public debates on the position and rights of women within Islam risked being hijacked by extremists. "Some of the arguments ...
Viet Nam News: Women's role recognised as nation marks International Women's Day 2010-03-08
Viet Nam has also passed two landmark laws: the Law on Gender Equality and the Law on Domestic Violence, which have worked to promote women's rights.
mediabistro.com: Good Housekeeping To Produce Stage Show, Present New Promotional Opportunities 2010-03-08
... the achievements of women over the years "from Susan B. Anthony to Sally Ride, from Dorothy Parker to Diane von Furstenberg, Martha Stewart to Madonna.
Today's Zaman: Beijing Declaration: A landmark in gender equality 2010-03-08
Its activities are focused on strengthening capacities at both national and local levels for monitoring, protecting and enforcing the rights of women ...
BigPond News: European women earning less than men 2010-03-08
... women less than men and by not giving them enough maternity leave. The report has been released to coincide with the United Nations Day for Women's Rights.
Thaindian.com: Till death do us part! 2010-03-08
Feels Prof (Dr) Roop Rekha Verma, former Vice Chancellor (VC), University of Lucknow and a women's rights activist, “On one hand women have very limited ...
Jollofnews: VP Njie-Saidy outlines Gov't gender policy 2010-03-08
... Trafficking in Persons Act, 2005 Children's Act and creation of a children's court were clear examples of the Government's commitment to women's rights.
93.1 WIBC Indianapolis: Pro-Life Group Closely Watching Healthcare Vote 2010-03-08
The Susan B. Anthony List conducted the poll among voters in the state's 8th and 9th congressional districts. Their poll showed almost two-thirds of ...
Irish Times: Women's Day 2010-03-08
One hundred ago, Clara Zetkin of the German Social Democratic Party proposed to a conference of women in Copenhagen that the struggle for women's rights ...
Express Buzz: Protect basic rights of women 2010-03-08
On the occasion, women's rights activist and senior lawyer Kirti Singh said it is the responsibility of the police, judiciary, administration and other ...
Himalayan Times: Proud to be a woman 2010-03-08
While International Women's Day serves as a reminder of what must be done on behalf of women's rights, there are many reasons to celebrate the female spir ...
The Chosun Ilbo: Korea's Gender Equality Status Improves 2010-03-08
... Accountable in the Beijing 15 Review Process," a report by international women's rights group Equality Now to mark International Women's Day on March 8.
New York Times: Good Housekeeping Puts on a Show to Celebrate Women 2010-03-08
The women to be saluted will include Susan B. Anthony, Madonna, Dorothy Parker, Sally Ride, Martha Stewart and Diane von Furstenberg.
postzambia.com: 'Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress For All' 2010-03-08
And men should be more involved in promoting women's rights. Advancement will not go very far unless women and girls are enabled to enjoy the same right ...
Arab Times: 'Kuwaiti women prove mettle in work, society' 2010-03-08
According to a recent American study on women's rights in the Middle East in the past five years; Kuwait Algeria and Jordan saw most noticeable improvement ...
Bohol Standard: Women Entrepreneurship Summit for March as Women's Month 2010-03-08
Issues such as women's rights, environment/eco-friendly enterprises, family and work life balance will also be tackled. Simultaneous negosyo seminars ...
Voxy: A Social Focus For Women Internationally 2010-03-08
"Following some fine-tuning, we will send the template to the International Women's Rights Action Watch (IWRAW), the body mandated by the United Nations ...
The West Australian: Women still earn less: study 2010-03-08
The publication of the report coincides with today's United Nations Day for Women's Rights. The study said that women with children more often worked ...
MLive.com: Three local women named Susan B. Anthony Award recipients - The Jackson Citizen Patriot 2010-03-08
By Jackson Citizen Patriot staff Leslie Cummings, Susan Murphy and Jodi Snyder have been named the 2010 Susan B. Anthony Award recipients by the Jack ...
Broadway World: O'Hara, Streep, Benanti, et al. Lead 'Shine On' Benefit, 4/12 2010-03-08
The event will honor American women of the past 125 years who have been influential- including figures such as Susan B. Anthony, Dorothy Parker, Madonn ...
Korea Times: Yu Gwan-sun's Place in History 2010-03-08
My subject would thus change each year from Susan B. Anthony and Hellen Keller to Mother Theresa and Joan of Arc ? all of whom I deeply admired but saw ...
Women's Wear Daily: 'Desert Flower' Screening: Seeing Double 2010-03-08
... Flower,” the film adaptation of Dirie's autobiography, hosted by PPR chief FranÃ§ois-Henri Pinault's Foundation for the Dignity and the Rights of Women.
TheaterMania.com: Kristen Bell, Fran Drescher, Kelli O'Hara, Meryl Streep, et al. Set for Shine ... 2010-03-08
The evening will honor influential and inspiring American women of the past 125 years, from Susan B. Anthony to Sally Ride, from Dorothy Parker to Diane v ...
Sunday Leader: The Incurable Romantic Ponders International Women's Day 2010-03-08
( both academic and professional) and rights of women have increased and improved since the beginning of the 20 th century. But take a good look around you ...
Today's Zaman: Domestic violence a problem for all of Turkey, not just women, say activists 2010-03-08
The most common reason why women receive coverage in the Turkish media is due to domestic violence, say women's rights activists, who explain that the issue ...
The Independent: March: A month for Women 2010-03-08
Some of the hall-of-famers include Abigail Adams, Maya Angelou, Susan B Anthony, Lucille Ball, Amelia Earhart and Harriet Tubman, among many others.
Capital FM: Woman scores big at the Oscars 2010-03-08
In Kenya, Members of Parliament are being urged to uphold women's rights and the principle of gender equality in the proposed constitution.
Jakarta Post: Rights defenders, your fate today is your choice 2010-03-08
Palagia Marry, a women's rights defender from Zimbabwe, related to me the threats she had received due to her struggle for women's rights.
Ghana News: International Women's Day: Why Should I Care? 2010-03-08
To mark the celebrations, there were rallies campaigning for women's rights to work, to vote, to be trained, to hold public office and to end discriminati ...