Feminism, Biological clock, Motherhood By Sarah Barden International Women’s Initiative News Writer When my boyfriend walked out on me just a few days short of my 35th birthday, my heart slumped, and
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What does Germany’s arms exports have to do with femicides in India?What does Germany’s arms exports have to do with femicides in India?
Whilst the German government proclaims to “campaign assiduously for human rights around the world”, it is also the third largest arms export supplier worldwide. As reiterated by various international human rights
A Girl’s Education: Untangling The Problem in Rural JordanA Girl’s Education: Untangling The Problem in Rural Jordan
In Fall 2015, all 193 Member States of the United Nations spelled out their resolute commitment to working toward gender equality worldwide as part of the UN’s 2030 Development Agenda. One
17 Days: Rio 2016 and the Trade in Human Misery Part 217 Days: Rio 2016 and the Trade in Human Misery Part 2
While the media spotlight shines on the fierce competition at the 2016 Olympic Games, with thousands of emotional spectators cheering for their favourite athletes in the joyful atmosphere of Rio
Women in the workplace: far from striking the balanceWomen in the workplace: far from striking the balance
“Women are not making it to the top of any profession anywhere in the world. The numbers tell the story quite clearly. 190 heads of state — nine are women.
Supreme Court confirms that women in Northern Ireland are NOT entitled to NHS abortion servicesSupreme Court confirms that women in Northern Ireland are NOT entitled to NHS abortion services
“A woman from Northern Ireland (NI) visiting England who suffers an acute attack of appendicitis will have, if it proves necessary, her appendix removed in a National Health Service hospital,
FGM AND PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF THE GIRL CHILDFGM AND PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF THE GIRL CHILD
Today, the world celebrates the International Day of the Girl Child. While there are numerous stories of progress in improving girls’ lives, many roadblocks still remain. One of the most harrowing
Daughters Of The VoteDaughters Of The Vote
On 8 March 2017, 338 young Canadian women between the ages of 18 to 23 filled every seat in the parliament for an event called “Daughters of the Vote”. This
BURDEN OF POVERTY ON WOMENBURDEN OF POVERTY ON WOMEN
Every day at dawn, Miriam Njoki leaves her shanty tucked in the heart of the sprawling Southlands Slums in Lang’ata, Nairobi. She braves the morning chill to catch a bus