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Woman Dies In ‘Shoe Catfight’

Published date: 
30 Mar 2009
An argument between two Limpopo women has resulted in the death of one. The incident occurred at the Fetakgomo municipality offices in Sekhukhune last Thursday.

Liberia: President Sirleaf Outlines Role of Angie Brooks Center

Published date: 
15 Mar 2009
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has described as symbolic the launch of the Angie Brooks International Center. The launch of the Center the President said represents an honor for women in leadership worldwide.

Commentary: 'Educate A Woman, Create A Nation'

Published date: 
13 Mar 2009
As we mark International Women's Month in March, Dina Habib Powell the Global Head of Corporate Engagement at Goldman Sachs says there is progress in recognising the importance of women's roles in families, nations and economies.

Women Leaders Commit To Full Implementation Of UNSCR 1325 at International Women’s Colloquium In Liberia

Published date: 
10 Mar 2009
Hundreds of women from governments, multi-national organisations, civil society and traditional women groups from around the world converged on Monrovia, Liberia on March 7-8 to participate in the International Colloquium on Women’s Empowerment, Leadership Development, International Peace and Security.

Video: Confronting Rape on Zimbabwe's Border

Submitted by Eva.Ramokobala on Wed, 11/03/2009 - 15:15
Publisher: 
New York Times
Publisher / Organization Main page URL: 
http://video.nytimes.com/
Published Date: 
2009
Abstract: 
As some women flee from political chaos and economic collapse in Zimbabwe, waiting for them on both sides of the border are gumagumas, men who offer themselves as guides but are actually rapists.
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Video: Confronting Rape on Zimbabwe's Border

Bell Bajao: Using Mass Media to Stop Domestic Violence

Submitted by Eva.Ramokobala on Mon, 09/03/2009 - 16:56
Publisher: 
Women's Learning Partnerships (WLP)
Publisher / Organization Main page URL: 
http://www.learningpartnership.org/
Published Date: 
2009
Abstract: 
Breakthrough's multimedia campaign "Bell Bajao" (Ring the Bell), urges men to take a stand against domestic violence. The extraordinary campaign, launched on August 20, 2008, has reached over 35 million people throughout India through TV and radio spots, print ads, mobile video vans, and an online presence.
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Bell Bajao: Using Mass Media to Stop Domestic Violence

RIGHTS: U.N. Flunking on Gender Empowerment, Women Say

Published date: 
26 Feb 2009
The United Nations is coming under heavy fire for the lack of vibrant leadership and the continued absence of adequate structures to advance the long-touted cause of gender empowerment worldwide.

Gym Owner Hit With Rights Complaint Over Gender

Published date: 
25 Feb 2009
Preop transsexual files grievance over request to join women-only gym; owner says he was still thinking about it.

Manto Heads Powwow On Women's Ministry

Published date: 
3 Feb 2009

The ANC's plans to create a special ministry for women and gender affairs came a step closer to being realised at a meeting in Pretoria on Monday, when gender activists and the government agreed that one should be established.

Gainesville Citizens Fight ‘Gender Identity’ Law

Published date: 
28 Jan 2009
Citizens in Gainesville have mounted a referendum campaign to overturn the "gender identity" law in March 24 city elections.
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