IRAQ – THE TRAGEDY OF BABY MONA – LIFE TOO SHORT AS FAMILY ESCAPED MOSUL IOM – International Organization for Migration http://www.iom.int/news/born-without-fanfare-baby-monas-life-cut-short-during-desperate-flight-mosul Hanaa, Mona’s mother, with surviving members of her family at Jada’a-3 camp near Qayarah. Photo: IOM December 23, . Learn More
Claiming Women’s Economic, Social & Cultural Rights
International Covenant on Economic, Social & Cultural Rights - http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/CESCR.aspx UN Committee on Economic, Social & Cultural Rights - http://www.ohchr.org/en/hrbodies/cescr/pages/cescrindex.aspx This publication is classic as an ongoing reference. Though first published several years ago, . Learn More
Brazil – Zika Babies One Year On – Photo Slides
BRAZIL – ZIKA BABIES ONE YEAR ON – PHOTO SLIDES SLIDE SHOW OF PHOTOS - https://foreignpolicy.com/slideshow/condemned-to-life-in-zikaland/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=New%20Campaign&utm_term=Flashpoints CLICK FIRST WEBSITE IMAGE TO MOVE TO SLIDE SHOW. THEN CLICK ARROWS TO MOVE TO ADDITIONAL . Learn More
The Rise of On-Demand Domestic Work – Standards Important to Lower Risks & Insure Benefits for Women
WHAT THE “UBER-ISATION” OF DOMESTIC WORK MEANS FOR WOMEN http://www.developmentprogress.org/blog/2016/09/15/what-uber-isation-domestic-work-means-women _____________________________________________________ http://www.developmentprogress.org/publication/good-gig-rise-demand-domestic-work RISE OF ON-DEMAND DOMESTIC WORK – STANDARDS . Learn More
China – Women Challenging Gender Discrimination & Violence in Rural China
CHINA – WOMEN CHALLENGING GENDER DISCRIMINATION & VIOLENCE IN RURAL CHINA https://blogs.oxfam.org/en/blogs/16-12-07-women-challenging-gender-discrimination-and-violence-rural-china Members of the rural women’s grassroots organization share their experiences. By Oxfam Gender Justice Team – Hong Kong – December 7, 2016 “I used to . Learn More
Militaristic Responses to Urban Violence Have Limited Effectiveness – Research & Video – Gender
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HER CHOICE – Alliance to Combat Child Marriage
HER CHOICE http://www.her-choice.org/en/countries/ Child marriage is a widespread phenomenon which endangers the healthy development and wellbeing of girls and young women all over the world. Each year, 15 million girls get married before the age of 18. HER CHOICE aims to build child marriage-free communities where each girl is free to decide . Learn More
African Union Special Envoy on Women, Peace & Security – Supporting Women to Sustain Peace & Transform Africa
African Union Special Envoy on Women, Peace & Security http://allafrica.com/stories/201605231732.html Supporting Women to Sustain Peace & Transform Africa Photo: Union Africaine - Ms. Bineta Diop of Senegal, Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the AU Commission on Women Peace and Security with Women Peacekeepers in . Learn More
Turkey – Feminism & Women’s Rights in Turkey
Turkey - Feminism & Women’s Rights In Turkey http://www.mintpressnews.com/MyMPN/feminism-womens-rights-turkey-interview-denise-nanni/ File: Pro-Palestinian Turks rally against Israel’s ground operation in Gaza Strip, outside the residence of Israeli ambassador in Ankara, Turkey. July 20, 2016 by Dr. Milena Rampoldi . Learn More
Forcibly Displaced: Toward a Development Approach Supporting Refugees, Internally Displaced, & Their Hosts – Women
Forcibly Displaced: Toward A Development Approach Supporting Refugees, Internally Displaced, & Hosts - Women http://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2016/09/15/report-launch-forcibly-displaced-toward-a-development-approach-supporting-refugees-the-internally-displaced-and-their-hosts Direct Link to Full 165-Page 2016 . Learn More
USA – Women & Jails Overlooked in an Era of Reform
USA – WOMEN & JAILS OVERLOOKED IN AN ERA OF REFORM Direct Link to Full 48-Page 2016 Report: http://www.safetyandjusticechallenge.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/overlooked-women-in-jails-report-web.pdf Over the past four decades, there has been a nearly five-fold increase in the number of people in U.S. jails: the approximately 3,000 . Learn More
Women on the Conflict Frontlines: Women War Reporters
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Dressing Up Human Trafficking in a Bridal Gown
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FGM – Female Genital Mutilation & International Protection – End FGM European Network Position Paper
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Historical Reflection – Continuing Challenges for Women – Nigeria: Oil & Livelihood Crises for Women in the Niger Delta
HISTORICAL REFLECTION – CONTINUING CHALLENGES FOR WOMEN – NIGER DELTA Just sent was a WUNRN release on the current challenges and rights violations of women in the Niger Delta due to oil spills, and multiple issues resulting. The article sent by WUNRN, below, in 2010 shows a reflection how women in this area struggle amidst the huge “scars for . Learn More
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