In Morocco, the rape and death of an adolescent girl prompts calls for changes to the penal code By Aniss Maghri RABAT, Morocco, March 2012 – The death of 16-year-old Amina Filali, in the old port town of Larache, Morocco, has prompted outrage around the world. Amina’s life was shattered by a double tragedy: She was raped at age 15, and then, after reporting the assault, she was forced to marry her rapist. After five months of marriage, during which she endured … [Read more...]
Morocco, the rape and death of an adolescent girl prompts calls for changes to the penal code
March 30, 2012 by
L’ORÉAL-UNESCO Awards For Women in Science
March 29, 2012 by
The 14th Annual L’ORÉAL-UNESCO Awards For Women in Science © Julian Dufort for the L'Oréal Corporation Foundation UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova and Chairman of the L’Oréal Foundation Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones will present the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards to five exceptional women scientists during a ceremony at the Organization’s Headquarters on Thursday, 29 March. The winners of this year’s awards are: Professor Jill Farrant, Research Chair … [Read more...]
Men’s Action for Stopping Violence against Women (MASVAW)
March 29, 2012 by
March 2012 Shishir Chandra is a community organizer with Men’s Action for Stopping Violence Against Women (MASVAW) in Uttar Pradesh, India, an alliance of individual men and organizations that are committed to reducing gender-based violence through education and advocacy. Here he talks about the struggle to challenge gender roles for both men and women in India, and why he believes that young men can and should step up to the challenge. Why do you think it’s important for … [Read more...]
Avaaz.org – Stop rape and murder for profit
March 25, 2012 by
When security forces of a Canadian mining company brutally evicted Mayan families from their villages in Guatemala, eleven women were raped, a community leader was killed, and a young man paralyzed. Now villagers are standing up and suing HudBay Minerals, but they need our help to match the legal firepower of this huge corporation -- donate nowand help end the mining murders for good: When security forces of a Canadian mining company brutally evicted Mayan families from their … [Read more...]
Rosetta Stander – WOMAN of ACTION™
March 22, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of yet another trail blazer, working from the grass roots of our world to create a sustainable, positive change for the Women of our World. This powerhouse of spirit has taken into her own heart the lives of women from all over the world, reaching them inside their own villages, towns and cities ; enabling them to 'stand on their own two feet'. WOMAN of ACTION™ Rosetta Stander The end of … [Read more...]
Impasse at Commission on Status of Women – Taking Action at grassroots is required
March 17, 2012 by
Impasse at Commission on Status of Women “deeply regrettable” UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet comments on the ending of the 56th session of the Commission on the Status of Women without agreed conclusions. During this 56th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, we have witnessed passionate and dynamic discussion with a very high level of participation from governments and civil society. Unfortunately we have also witnessed an inability to reach … [Read more...]
“Changing Lives” for 18 March — Mothers’ Day in the UK
March 16, 2012 by
MARCH 2012 | DFID FACEBOOK – This Mother's Day, the United Kingdom Department of International Development is highlighting how UK aid is helping two million women to deliver their babies safely in the world's poorest countries. DfID has launched a special Facebook campaign called “Changing Lives” for 18 March -- Mothers’ Day in the UK. On the Changing Lives Facebook, find stories about real life people: Musu—a mother who has gone into labour in one of the most dangerous places in the world … [Read more...]
Women farmers worldwide need support – Take Action!
March 15, 2012 by
Women face widespread restrictions with their ability to buy, sell or inherit land, open a savings account, borrow money or sell their crops at market. They also are more likely than men to lack access to rudimentary basics of farming such as fertilizers, water, tillers, transportation, improved crop and animal varieties, and extension services. (..) “The global sidelining of women farmers puts our food security at great risk,” said Mark Holderness, Executive Secretary for the Global Forum on … [Read more...]
