New York Passes Nation’s First Domestic Workers Bill of Rights
2010-07-09
The New York State Senate passed a landmark bill granting overtime pay, paid vacation days, a day off each week, and protections against sexual harassment to domestic workers |
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Spain's Abortion Law Faces Opposition
2010-07-07
A law liberalizing Spain's abortion restrictions took effect, but remains under review in the country's Constitutional Court |
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House Subcommittee Approves Family Planning Funding
2010-07-07
The House State-Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee approved a markup of the FY 2011 appropriations bill that will allocate $735 million to family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) programs |
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France outlaws psychological violence in attempt to tackle domestic abuse
2010-07-01
Law proposed by members of parliament from ruling majority and opposition wins backing of centre-right government |
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A Chance for Women's Voices to be Heard?
Ignatius Banda
2010-06-23
Activists warn this could be a lost chance for women to speak about issues that affect them and therefore assert their constitutional rights |
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Argentine Province a Bastion of Opposition to Gender Quotas
Marcela Valente
2010-06-22
Argentina was the first country in the world to adopt a national gender quota law to boost women's political participation |
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Domestic Workers Unite for Their Rights
Hannah Rubenstein
2010-06-22
On Jun. 1, New York became the first U.S. state to approve a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. With a vote of 33-28, the state senate passed a measure guaranteeing basic work standards and protections |
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In Sweden, Men Can Have It All
KATRIN BENNHOLD
2010-06-17
For nearly four decades, governments of all political hues have legislated to give women equal rights at work — and men equal rights at home |
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U.S. Bill Would Outlaw FGM "Holidays"
2010-06-14
The U.S. currently lags behind several Western European countries in closing a legislative loophole banning the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) beyond its borders to protect U.S. citizens and residents |
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