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Brazil – Thousands Take Part in Black Women’s March Against Violence & Discrimination

https://news.yahoo.com/thousands-part-black-womens-march-brazil-161919687.html BRAZIL – THOUSANDS TAKE PART IN BLACK WOMEN’S MARCH AGAINST VIOLENCE & DISCRIMINATION BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Thousands of black women from across Brazil marched on the nation's capital on Wednesday to call attention to the pervasive violence and discrimination . Learn More

Asia Child Marriage Initiative: Getting the Evidence

ASIA CHILD MARRIAGE INITIATIVE: GETTING THE EVIDENCE Plan International and Coram International undertook a research study in three countries in Asia (Pakistan, Bangladesh and Indonesia). The purpose of the ACMI Research was to gather in-depth and detailed evidence on the root causes of child marriage practices. The research focused on exploring . Learn More

History of International Day on Violence Against Women – November 25

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Day_for_the_Elimination_of_Violence_against_Women https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirabal_sisters COHISTORY OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN – NOVEMBER 25 ASSASSINATION OF THE MIRABAL SISTERS OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC On December 17, 1999, the United Nations . Learn More

Iran – Child Brides: A Report on Disturbing Trends

Child Brides in Iran: A Report on Disturbing Trends in the Islamic Republic of Iran September 2015 Dr. Carole R. Fontaine* This report builds on previous work done on the Covenant on the Rights of the Child in Iran, “A Synthesis Report of NGO Submissions to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child for Consideration of the Third . Learn More

Iraq – Sinjar Mass Grave with Many Yazidi Older Women Murdered by Isis – Young Women Taken as Sex Slaves

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/sinjar-mass-grave-of-yazidi-women-discovered-in-iraq-a6735136.html Also Via Human Rights Without Frontiers - Website Link Includes Video. Iraq – Sinjar Mass Grave with Many Yazidi Older Women Murdered by Isis – Young Women Taken as Sex Slaves Kurdish peshmerga forces secured several . Learn More

India – Places Where Prostitution Is the Main Income

https://www.oneindia.com/feature/places-in-india-where-prostitution-is-the-main-source-of-income-1786111.html INDIA – PLACES WHERE PROSTITUTION IS THE MAIN INCOME Preeti Panwar - June 23, 2015 Although India is one of the fastest growing developing country today, but still, there are some dark corners in this country, that are lagging behind, . Learn More

International Civil Society Call to Address Inequalities & Social Justice in Climate Policy – Endorsement by Over 200 Civil Society Organizations

International Civil Society Call to Address Inequalities & Social Justice in Climate Policy – Endorsement by Over 200 Civil Society Organizations October - November 2015 Full Statement Preamble Socioeconomic inequality is now understood to be integrally linked to the climate crisis. Inequalities drive climate change, and . Learn More

Treaty of Lisbon on the European Union, Article 42 – Common Defense Policy – Strategy for Security Against Aggression, Attacks – Make Inclusive with Women

In the aftermath of the horrific terrorist attacks in FRANCE, and investigation also reaching to Belgium, the French Government has referred to Article 42 of the Treaty of Lisbon – text below, and noting NATO. This may well involve participation and financing through EU Member States. Let us hope WOMEN are involved in considering these security . Learn More

Afghanistan – 2015 Survey of the Afghan People – Afghan Women – Asia Foundation

https://asiafoundation.org/news/2015/11/the-asia-foundation-releases-2015-survey-of-the-afghan-people/ AFGHANISTAN - 2015 Survey of the Afghan People – ASIA FOUNDATION Major Afghan public opinion poll reveals rising concern over political transition, insecurity, and struggling economy. DIRECT LINK TO FULL 232-PAGE REPORT: . Learn More

Online Sexual Exploitation of Children – Governments & Companies Pledge to Protect – Video of Computerized Filipina Girl to Trap Pedophiles

COMPUTERIZED FILIPINA GIRL VIDEO HELPS DUTCH NGO TRAP PEDOPHILES – WEBCAM SEX TOURISM – “SWEETIE” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJp2zzdn3wA UN News Centre - https://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsId=52582#.Vkunlq2FPmI GOVERNMENTS, TECH COMPANIES PLEDGE TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM ONLINE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION - UNICEF 17 November 2015 – . Learn More

CEDAW Committee – Methodology of Follow Up Procedure to Determine if Issues Designated by the Committee, in the Reporting Session, Have Been Addressed

UN CEDAW COMMITTEE - METHODOLOGY OF FOLLOW UP PROCEDURE TO DETERMINE IF ISSUES DESIGNATED BY THE CEDAW COMMITTEE, IN THE REPORTING SESSION, HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED. Comprehensive information on the UN CEDAW Committee - https://www.ohchr.org/en/hrbodies/cedaw/pages/cedawindex.aspx The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women . Learn More

Central America – Women Refugees Are “Running for The Lives” Fleeing Violence

https://www.buzzfeed.com/rossalynwarren/women-are-fleeing-violence-in-central-america-as-another-ref#.oaaoARBLL CENTRAL AMERICA – WOMEN REFUGEES ARE “RUNNING FOR THEIR LIVES” FLEEING VIOLENCE As a refugee crisis unfolds across Europe, another is looming in Central America and Mexico, where a surge of women are escaping violence and rape by . Learn More

Islamic State’s Women Warriors: Feared Female Al-Khansa Jihad Fighter Battalion

International Business Times https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/islamic-states-women-warriors-how-fierce-al-khansa-battalion-was-borne-out-repression-1461016 Islamic State’s Women Warriors: Feared Female Al-Khansa Jihad Fighter Battalion Alleged members of the Al-Khansa battalion in Al-Raqqa, north central Syria – ArabSpring By Lydia Smith In . Learn More

Canada – Leadership Toward Gender Equality – 50:50 Female-Male Cabinet

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/canadas-push-toward-equality-phumzile-mlambo-ngcuka Canada – Leadership Toward Gender Equality – 50:50 Female-Male Cabinet Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada. Written by PHUMZILE MLAMBO-NGCUKA - UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women UN Women welcomes . Learn More

G20 Launches W20 Group with 20 Women Leaders for Gender-Inclusive Economic Growth

https://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-g20-launches-w20-group-with-20-women-leaders-for-gender-inclusive-economic-growth-2122548 G20 LAUNCHES W20 GROUP WITH 20 WOMEN LEADERS FOR GENDER-INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH The W20 group -- having 20 women leaders from G20 nations -- would host its first summit next month in Istanbul after all member countries . Learn More

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