Bold New Law on Violence Against Women
2009-03-31
Argentina now has an ambitious new law to prevent, punish and eradicate physical, psychological and economic violence against women |
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Church leader sparks Georgian baby boom
2009-03-31
The head of the Georgian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Ilia II, came up with an incentive. He promised to personally baptise.. |
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Twelve Women’s Rights Activists Arrested
2009-03-31
Twelve women’s rights activists were arrested on Sohrevardi Avenue in Tehran, while meeting up to go for New Years visits of familie.. |
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New law rolls back rights for Afghan women
2009-03-31
The final document has not been published, but the law is believed to contain articles that rule women cannot leave the house without their husbands' permission |
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Former New Zealand premier nominated for top UN development post
2009-03-27
Helen Clark of New Zealand as the new Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme |
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US’s $50 million contribution will help empower women
2009-03-27
The recent announcement by the United States State Department that it will contribute $50 million to the United Nations Population Fund |
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Abortion clinics to advertise on television for the first time
2009-03-27
Abortion clinics could be allowed to advertise on television for the first time under new proposals |
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Turkmenistan Forum Looks to Empower Rural Females
2009-03-27
A highly successful programme for rural women in Turkmenistan should be replicated throughout the country.. |
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Not enough news coverage of women
2009-03-25
The media have enormous potential to foster gender equality, but they tend to perpetuate negative portrayals of women |
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