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An Irresistible Force for Women’s Rights

by Françoise Girard on March 22, 2013

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After two weeks of fierce negotiations at the United Nations’ annual Commission on the Status of Women, on March 15 more than 130 governments committed to ending violence against women and girls, and reached strong agreements to promote gender equality and ensure access to sexual and reproductive health services.

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VAWA Passage is a Victory for Women and Girls Worldwide

by Helena Minchew on February 28, 2013

in Capital Critiques,Child Marriage,United States,Violence Against Women,Youth Health and Rights

Today’s passage of the Violence Against Women Act is a victory for women and girls in the United States and those living abroad.

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Oppose Confirmation of Judge Mogoeng as South Africa’s next Chief Justice

by Sonke Gender Justice Network on September 1, 2011

in Africa

We are ordinary South African women and men.  We use the justice system on a daily basis, working with women and men [...]

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Blogging from the UN: Combating Violence Against Girls

by Denise Hirao on September 25, 2009

in Comprehensive Sexuality Education,United Nations,Violence Against Women,Youth Health and Rights

One month after the New York Times Magazine dedicated an entire issue to the discussion of why women’s rights are the cause [...]

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Many women believe men are sometimes justified in hitting their wives

by Audacia Ray on August 18, 2009

in Violence Against Women

Sometimes a picture really is worth a thousand words. Global Health Magazine posted this screenshot today. The information used in this graphic [...]

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Three Ways to Reduce the Burden of AIDS Caregiving on Women

by Dean Peacock on March 4, 2009

in Africa,Commission on the Status of Women,HIV/AIDS and Other STIs,United Nations

The 53rd Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is taking place at the United Nations from March 2-13. Every CSW has [...]

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