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Global Women’s Call for Climate Justice
WE ARE WOMEN AND GIRLS OF ALL AGES, IN ALL OUR DIVERSITY, FROM EVERY REGION OF THE WORLD We are gravely concerned about the lack of just and sufficient action on climate change by the world’s leaders; . Learn More
Gender Disparity at the UN – Report +
By Thalif Deen - En español UNITED NATIONS, Mar 8 2017 (IPS) - The United Nations has frequently been accused of vociferously preaching gender empowerment and women’s rights to the outside world — but failing miserably to practice what it preaches in its own political backyard. The charge is usually made against the 193-member General . Learn More
Somalia – Fears of Full Famine – Desperate Needs – Severe Humanitarian Crisis
A malnourished and dehydrated child lies on a bed in Banadir Hospital in the Somali capital Mogadishu. . Learn More
Shelter Me Project – Fairer Recruitment, Conditions of Migrant Domestic Workers
Each year, hundreds of thousands of Asian (and increasingly African) women migrate to become a domestic worker in Gulf countries to make a living for their families. About one in three female wage workers in the Middle East (31.8 %) is a domestic worker. . Learn More
Ghana – Witchcraft Accusations Put Women’s Lives at Risk
Many elderly women in northern Ghana have fled their homes to live in so-called witch camps. . Learn More
Musawah Vision for the Muslim Family – New Publication – 3 Translations
MUSAWAH VISION FOR THE FAMILY – NEW PUBLICATION – 3 TRANSLATIONS Musawah Vision for the Family proposes a model of Muslim family relations that upholds equality . Learn More
Women Workers Rising
On March 8: Massive Women’s Rally at Department of Labor in DC #WOMENWORKERSRISING MEDIA ALERT FOR MARCH 8, 2017 Contacts: CJ Frogozo, cj(a)drakecomms.us, 310 570 2622 Tim Rusch, ruschtk(a)gmail.com, 917 399 0236 On March 8: Massive Women’s Rally at Department of Labor in DC #WOMENWORKERSRISING: A RALLY WITH WOMEN WORKERS ON . Learn More
Saudi Arabia – Remarkable Time for Saudi Women as Females Named to Top Financial Jobs
In a historical moment for Saudi Arabia’s male-dominated financial sector, three women have been named to top jobs in key companies. (AN photo) . Learn More
India – Child-Friendly Court Model Helps Increase Convictions on Child Abuse & Trafficking – Girls
By Anuradha Nagaraj CHENNAI, India, Feb 21, 2017 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A Goa courtroom with pink walls, colouring books and no witness box has created a vital space for trafficked and exploited children . Learn More
China – Nushu – The Language of Women
By Susan Hull Walker – February 16, 2016 In 1982, an elderly woman collapsed in a rural train station in China. When officers searched her for clues to her identity, they found a mysterious paper full of characters they couldn't decipher and, under suspician that she was a spy using code, arrested her. That finding began the slow and . Learn More
Integrating Human Rights in Universal Access to Contraception: An Advocate’s Guide
ARROW is proud to present "An Advocate's Guide: Integrating Human Rights in Universal Access to Contraception", our latest publication . Learn More
Afghanistan – Afghan Women’s Writing Project Innovative Online Approach to Documenting & Advocating for Women’s Rights
“I would like to tell the world that we Afghan women and girls tolerate being hungry, thirsty, and poor, but we never give up our aims, and we are trying to live in a peaceful and safe country.” . Learn More
South Sudan – Protracted Conflict – Famine – Violence Against Women – Displacement
Violence Pushes South Sudan into Famine as Thousands, Especially Women & Children, Flee to Uganda . Learn More
FGM – Why “Medicalization” of Female Genital Mutilization Is a Serious Threat to Women In
By Emma Batha LONDON, Feb 6 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A growing trend for midwives and nurses to carry out female genital . Learn More
