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First Quarter 2010
Pakistan: 'With More Political Space, Women Can Do More as Peacemakers'
Sri Lanka: Historic Election Results Dash Minority's Hopes
Myanmar: Court hears Suu Kyi appeal
Sudan: Women's Eyes on the Political Prize
Uganda: Blow by blow account of NRM NEC meeting
Nigeria: When Women Defied Party Affiliations to Rally for Ekwunife
UN: Small Islands Await Haitian-Type Disaster
Bangladesh: Char Women Live at Mercy of Monsoons
Kenya: Plastic Bags Convenience Costing the Earth
Mauritius: These Women Chose the Sea
Tanzania: Addressing Energy Crisis Through Alternatives and Efficiency at Household Level
Zambia: Let Local Councils Decide
Peru: Rural Wisdom Against Climate Change
U.N. Delivers Relief Directly to Haitian Women
Pakistan: Home-based Workers Struggle to Climb Out of Poverty
UN: Girl's Rescue 15 Days After Quake
UNIFEM: Women Struggle to Survive in Haiti
India: Hill Women Form Cooperative, Turn Entrepreneurs
Ghana: Quietly Extending Options to Women
UN: Assisting thousands uprooted by insecurity in eastern DR Congo
UN: Outgoing envoy calls for peace talks to continue in disputed town in Sudan
Kenya: Clash Over Abortion Rights in New Constitution
Fourth Quarter 2009
Afghanistan: US troops increase as local hero says no – Malalai Joya
Ghana: I'll Pursue Programmes To Promote Women's Rights
Afghanistan: Morituri te Salutant - On a “Surge”
Sudan: Seeking a Democratic South
Sierra Leone: Woman Breaking Traditional Walls in Chieftaincy Elections
No Real Deal, and No Exit
Climate Change: "The Struggle Does Not Stop Here,'' Say Witnesses
Climate Change: Adaptation Funds Must Reach Africa's Women Farmers
Climate Change: Latin American Women Want Modified Trade Rules
Danish Girls March For Their African Sisters
United Nations: Q&A- Gender Missing in Climate Agreements
India: Women Rally Together to Fight Injustice
Malawi: Women Fight Harmful Cultural Practices
Afghanistan: Lack of female peace brokers raises concern for future of women's rights
India: Dalits and women narrate human rights violations
United Nations: "Poverty Kills Women's Awareness"
Zimbabwe: Advocacy Group Claims Enough Evidence to Prosecute Mugabe
Tanzania: Men Can Help to Stop School Pregnancies
Afghanistan: Government and Donors Fail to Protect Human Rights
Nigeria: 'Women's Rights Are Still Being Abused'
Philippines: Arroyo declares day of mourning for 57 victims
Philippines: Arroyo government beholden to Ampatuans, said UP professor
Afghanistan: "Karzai Assigned a Rabbit to Take Care of the Carrot"
Uganda: Leaders' Integrity Questioned
India: Women's Political Empowerment, Yes; Better Lives, No
India: Delhi government to launch campaign on women's safety
Women Central to Efforts to Deal With Climate Change, Says New UNFPA Report
As temperatures rise, children starve in parched southern Madagascar
Sponge Farms - New Source of Bounty from the Sea
Rising sea levels threaten Caribbean region
Listen to the Earth, Say Indigenous Peoples
In Kiribati, a way of life is being washed away
Tajikistan: Nearly half of women 'regularly abused'
WHO: Calls for action beyond the health sector to improve the health of girls and women
UN: "CEDAW is UNIFEM'S Entry Point"
India: Women as Hindu Priests have an Edge
WHO: Gender or women's health- why should we work on this?
Africa: Some Progress Amidst Continuing Challenges
Laos: How Women Cope with Disability
UNIFEM: Launch of Global Action Platform to End Violence against Women
Liberia: Poor Sanitation Killing Young
UNIFEM : Launch of the AIDS Accountability Scorecard on Women
Botswana: Poor Performance of Women Worry Observers
China-Africa: Women push for political status
Zimbabwe: Gender Protocol Adopted
Uganda: MPs Want Amendments in New Divorce, Marriage Bill
Myanmar: US Burma trip begins long process
Put women at core of climate change debate, say activists
Beyond the Storm, Eco-Friendly Dream Homes
Central Asian lake under threat
India's disappearing coastline
Drought 'has spared no one'
Bracing for Typhoon Lupit
Arctic icecap 'gone in a decade'
Congo-Kinshasa: Rapes and Attacks on Civilians Continue in Eastern Region, UN Reports
Afghanistan: Virtually no safety net for war victims’ families
Uganda: Female Circumcision Still a Vote Winner
Somalia: Women take on men's jobs to feed their families
Ghana: Feminized Poverty, a Gender Challenge
Nigeria: Community Leader Tasks Mgbidi Women on Good Parenting
Kenya: Back-street abortions underline need for sex education
Nigeria: Tackling the Challenges of Child, Maternal Mortality
Korea: Family's tale of emotional reunion
Iran: Feminist Political Scientist Analyzes Transformations in Iranian Society Today
Islamic Republic of Iran: First female minister in the history
Japan: New Ruling Party Poised to Lift Foreign Press Restrictions
Myanmar: Rights Group Tallies Growing Ranks of Political Prisoners
Sudan: Complicating the Vote for Women
Africa Climate Change Threatens Life and Health of Maasai Women
Behind India's Intransigence on Climate-Change Talks
Cuban Scientists, Farmers Fighting Climate Change - Together
The last nomads: drought drives Kenya's herders to the brink
Glaciers - Going, Going…Gone?
Climate Change: Survival Means Anticipating and Adapting
Afghanistan: Judge deplores violence against women
Africa: The Fight Against Rape a Brutal Wait
Kuwait: Islam within Islam
Bangladesh: Rural mothers lack awareness of malnutrition risks - experts
Philippines: Humanitarian community welcomes peace talks breakthrough
Nigeria: Trafficking Rises Sharply
Bangladesh: Dowry violence continues unabated
East Timor: U.N. Scrutinizes Women's Rights
Sudan: Clashes, drought worsen food insecurity
Pakistan: Where Swat women fear to tread
Indonesia: Aceh Passes Stoning Bill
Third Quarter 2009
India: Dalit, Muslim Women Bodies For Sub-Quota For Women In Bill
Lebanon: Where's The Woman's Place?
Fiji: Interim Government Approves New Women's Group
Iran: Women Leading The Charge for Change
Indonesia: Head Scarf Emerges As Political Symbol
Nepal: UK's Permanent Secretary For International Development Interacts With Constituent Assembly (CA) Members
Mongolia: Draft Law on Gender Equality Presented
UN Habitat's Executive Director Wins Prestigious Environmental Award
West African Sub-Region Vulnerable To Climate Change
Ordinary Men and Women Will Pay Price of Addressing Climate Change
Irish Women Act On Climate Change in Africa
Afghanistan: Women Battle Heavy Odds in Struggle for Freedom and Dignity
India: The Cases of Human Trafficking
Pakistan: Women in Fata Find A Voice
Bangladesh: Prime Minister Seeks UN Help For Improving Maternal Health, Women's Empowerment Philippines: Filipinos bid farewell to democracy icon Corazon Aquino
Philippines: Ex-Leader Aquino dies
Timor Leste: Women take the Plunge
Pakistan: UN commission probes Bhutto death
Singapore: Nominated Members of Parliament officially appointed by President Nathan
Myanmar: Suu Kyi trial resumes
Indonesia: Megawati rejects presidential poll
Singapore: APEC forum for women leaders
Australia: "The Killing of Women Is Like Killing a Bird Today in Afghanistan"
G8: 'Just Invest in Women'
A Stormy Time for Indigenous Wisdom
G8 Failure to Launch on Climate Analysis
Women, children feeling effects of climate change
Iran: Tale of Sohrab Arabi Raises Fears About the Missing
United Nations: India, China Fight Poverty, Population Growth
Pakistan: Displacement Traumatic for Pregnant Women
India: Shaban Azmi addresses global summit on women's abuse
United Nations: Women's Health - A Smart Investment in Troubled Times
United Nations: Fighting poverty, educating girls
Iran: For some, burga brings freedom
North Korea: Clinton calls for "amnesty" for pair of Americans
United Nations: End abuse of Afghan women
United Nations: UN council calls on Myanmar to release of Suu Kyi
Myanmar: Junta returns Suu Kyi to house arrest
Afghanistan: 2 women vie for Afghan presidency
Afghanistan: Women candidates campaign in burqas
Cambodia: Southeast Asian Women Embody Hope for Change
Philippines: Gloria the media sensation
Rural Communities in India Turn to Traditional Climate Mitigation
Earth's Cycles, Once in Concert, Falling Out of Sync
Climate: 'Women bear the brunt'
Huge Bolivian glacier disappears
Climate-Change Cooperation Goes Global
Carbon credits: 'Cure worse than the disease'
75 Million Environmental Refugees to Plague Asia-Pacific
Climate fixes 'pose drought risk'
Oil Supplies Are Running Out Fast
North Korea: What were Laura Ling and Euna Lee looking for?
Indonesia: 50 million women in Asia at risk of HIV infection says UNAIDS
China: Recruitment plan for women astronaut
Bahrain: Young Women in Chat Rooms Beware
China: Girl with the 'fire plough'
Nepal: Widows protest marriage incentive
Israel: Prison Toughens Palestinian Women
Pakistan: Ruined Farmers Say Children Won't Go to School
WHO: Breastfeeding could save 1.3m child lives
UN-CEDAW: "Changing Stereotypes of Women Is the Starting Point"
Afghanistan: Helping women find a voice
Afghanistan: Elections Seen as a Setback for Women
Philippines: Cory monument in Rizal Park final - Palace
Cambodia: Women Linked Arms Around Mu Sochua
Indonesia: Court dismisses Megawati, Jusuf’s claims
Iran: Ahmadinejad names 14 ministers; 3 women
Malaysia: Top of the Class Women, Nowhere in Politics
Burma: Detention now 'worse' for Suu Kyi said lawyer
UN chief warns of dire future without climate deal
Africa: The Challenge for Copenhagen: Save the Forests!
Trade Carbon for Food Security
River Deal May Help Dam Debate in Mekong Region
Gender and Climate Change
More natural disasters due to climate change?
Ugandans Responsible for Climate Upheavals
Afghanistan: President Hamid Karzai Passes Controversial Law Limiting Women's Rights
Africa: UN Experts Tackle 'Conspiracy of Silence' Over Sexual Violence in Wartime
Uganda: Women Score Victory Against Gender-Based Violence
Ghana: Governments Must Be Held Accountable to Meet MDGs
Indonesia: 'Safe' Abortion Could Put a Brake on Women's Mortality Rates
UN: Half of Somalia’s population could go hungry
Nepal: Women Use Porous Border Route with India to Gulf
Bahrain: Seeking Gender Equality in Quran
Malawi: Sweet 16 Marriages Cause Controversy
Second Quarter 2009
Women's Touch Needed in Politics Catholic Women in Indonesia Run for Local Legislatures Papua New Guinea's Sole Woman MP To Step Down Women Need Bigger Quota in Decision Making Bodies Indian Women Politician in Waiting Taneko Wants Women in Politics in Solomon Island Women Still Face Obstacles in Entering Politics: IPU Survey For the 40,000 Women in Sri Lanka, Tsunami Emergency Not Over Yet Global Crisis, Food, Fuel Shocks and Climate Change Threatening UN Millennium Development Goals New Zealanders' Believe Climate Change is Real, Want Action Climate Change "Fans Nepal Fires" 2009: A Year of Change for the Green Marketers Disasters Widen the Road to Slavery in Bangladesh Need to Include Disaster Risk Reduction in School Management Violence Against Women Keeping them away from politics Afghan Leader Accused of Bid To Legalize Rape The Trade of Asia's Girls More Women Than Men in Top 10 of Philippines' Bar Exams Women: The Underrated Credit Plight Attackers Target Women's Group in Fiji IHK Women Worst Victims of Military Violence: Report Kuwait: Female Candidates Face Pressure in Upcoming Elections Indonesia: Women Win All Seats in Borneo Province Philippines: Women's Suffrage Day India: Lok Sabha Elections, Women Outnumber Men in Voting Iran: Women Call For Gender Equality Ahead of the Presidential Vote Turkey: State Minister Complains About Poor Representation of Women in Politics Bangladesh: Women Representatives Feel Ignored Five Challenges on Climate Change Women and Children Feeling Effects of Climate Change Rural Women Granted $660,000 for Drought Management Carteret Islanders, First Climate Refugees Maldives Island To Become World's First Carbon Neutral Country Climate Change Means Fewer Male Turtles Pakistan May Face Exceptional Climate Change Thailand: Gender Bias Still A Grim Reality Iraq: UN Report "Honor Killings" Rampant Australia: Government Commended for Action on Violence Against Women Pakistan: Violence Still Occurs Against Women Vanuatu: Cervical Cancer Vaccination Kenya: Women Fight Corruption With Sex China: "Women Only" Carriages on Beijing Subway Mulled Kuwait: Women Won Four (4) Parliamentarian Seats, First Time India: Four (4) Women Candidates Register Wins in Gujarat Iran: Will It Get A Female President? New Zealand: Women Learn About Leadership Indonesia: More Women Lawmakers But Change Not Their Agenda Lebanon: Where Are our Women MPs? Zimbabwe: Play Active Role in Constitutional Process, Women MPs Told Climate Role Is Urged For Women Women-Led Recycling Initiative Wins An International Environmental Prize More Women Think Warming Occurring Solahart Industries Urge Australian Women To Fight Against Climatic Change Living With Disasters in Bangladesh India Gears Up For Battle on Climate Change Funds Asia-Pacific Nations Agree To Protect Reef Network Philippines: "Reduce Maternal Deaths"-UNICEF Bangladesh: Sexual Harassment Ban Introduced Sri Lanka: Some 350 Mothers To Deliver Babies in IDP Camps Viet Nam: Narrowing Gender Gaps Afghanistan: "Women: Vital For The Future"- French FM Solomon Islands: Three Women Graduated With Australian Prestigious Award Indonesia: Economy in Very Good Hands Kuwait: Results of 2009 Election Indicative of Change Bangladesh: Appointment of the First Female Police Officer-in-Charge Solomon Islands: Campaign for Ten (10) Parliamentary Seats for Women in Full Swing Myanmar: Suu Kyi Marks Six (6) Years of Detentions As Trial Continues India: Kartanaka's Women Panchayat Leaders United for Good Governance Australia: Funding for Rural Women Leadership Botswana: Political Women Urged To Use Media Women, Your Planet Needs You Helping Women and Children Be Prepared For Natural Disasters in Uzbekistan Pelosi Says Climate Change Could Change US-China Game Forty (40) Killed as Cyclone Aila Hits India and Bangladesh Climate Change To Kill Coastal Tourist Attraction in Australia Leading Women NGO in Papua New Guinea Says People Are Dying of Hunger Uphill Struggle Boosting Disaster Risk Reduction Efforts Timor Leste: Resisting To Legalized Abortion Pakistan: Women Are Unpaid Family Workers Japan: Slump Causing Extra Hardship For Women Afghanistan: Afghans Losing Hope Amid Declining Respect For Women's Rights MPs Told Fiji: The Bold and Brave Women Malaysia: No More Name-Calling For Husbands in the Proposed Law Philippines: Woman's Surrogacy Ordeal Highlights Lack of Legal Protection India: Meira Kumar Becomes First Woman Speaker Pakistan: Women in Parliament Push for Space Indonesia: New Female Envoy To Ukraine Vows To Boost Economic Ties Lebanon: Quota or Not Cambodia: Mu Sochua, One of Cambodia's Precious Gems Bangladesh: Special Budgetary Allocation for Women Development Demanded UAE: Continue To The Path of Women Revivalism India's Electrifying Women Telstra Women Join "1 Million Women" on World Environment Day Climate Change is Sexist Climate Change Now "Biggest Global Health Threat" Climate Change Claims 300,000 Lives A Year, Report Warns Climate Change Poses Threat To Mid-East Security Africa Plans New Strategies To Combat Climate Change Afghanistan: The Way Forward For Afghan Women Fiji: NGO Says Report Show Deterioration of Pacific Women's Status Cambodia: Women in Health Battle Bangladesh: Single Mother Caned Over Paternity Row Philippines: Sending of More Women Peacekeepers USA: Women Led-Firm Coping Better With Recession Asia: Women Workers Hit Hard by Economic Slump Morocco: Election To Mark Another Step For Women Bangladesh: To Increase Women's Seats in Parliament to 100 India: Parliament Might Have 33% More Women Australia: Gillard Hopeful For Equality in Politics Lebanon: A Dwindling Show By Women in Politics South Africa: Woman Shakes Up Racial Politics Canada: Women in Politics Take Center Stage Gender Issues Gain Momentum at Climate talks in Germany Women Are The Energy Decision Makers From Early Warning To Early Action in Bangladesh Climate Change is Pushing Malawi Further Into Poverty, Women Are Hit Worst Human Rights Council Holds Panel Discussion on Climate Change and Human Rights China's Toxic Harvest Noxious Chinese Drywell Believed To Contain Smokestack Contaminants Maldives Debates on Climate Change Injustice at UN Fiji: Workshop Calls For Laws To Halt Abuse Of Women Iran: Women on Front Line of Street Protests Saudi Arabia: A Vow To Help Women Turkey: Women's Groups Urge Mobilization on Gender Equality Pakistan: 56 Percent Women Get Share in Property Uganda: Brides Pay Price of Being Bought? Malaysia: More Women Choosing Entrepreneurship As Career
First Quarter 2009
Sheikh Hasina Sworn In as Bangladesh PM, Democracy Restored Egypt's First Woman Mayor takes Role in Her Stride Women in Turkey Face Major Obstacles in Local Politics Women Lawmakers in Nepal Demand 50% Share of Nepali Constituent Assembly's Chairs Women Rules! New Hampshire Senate Hits National Milestone for Gender Drop in Female MPs, A Cause for Concern for Women's Rights Advocates House of Representatives Approved Women's Magna Carta Global Warming Causing More Tropical Storms---NASA Women Feel the Heat of Climate Change China's Coal Fires Belch Fumes, Worsening Global Warming Himalayan Villagers on Global Warming Frontline Australia Vows to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions Seawater Science Can Help Climate Change Forecasts Artic Ice Melting at Alarming Pace Women Farmers in India Fight for their Rights and Identity Rape Victim Presses Case of police Abuse in Japan Domestic Violence on the Rise in South Sumatra The Vulnerable Housewives of Malaysia Gender Violence in Iraq Threatens to Undermine Families and Societies, UN Warns Twenty Thousand Maldivian Women Abused -- Health and Family Ministry Gender Equality Progressing in Venezuela Iraq: Women May Win Seats, Not Rights in Poll Indonesia: Governments backs KPU's Women Quota Pakistan: Women Councilors Demand More Representation Kenya: Women Were Sidelined, Says MPs Liberia: UN Official Applauds Police After a Record Number of Female Officers Ghana: Former Supreme Court Justice Appointed as First Female Speaker Bangladesh: Select Women With Disability as MP for Reserved Seats New Initiative to Strengthen South Asian Food Security Research Uncovers impact of Climate Change Japan Launches Satellite to Track Greenhouse Gases Indian Ocean Due Huge Quake "in next 30 years" Vietnam Hosts Regional Workshop on Climate Change Global Warming Threatens Forests, Study Says Tajikistan Earthquake Rumor Prompts Renewed Focus on Emergency Preparedness Afghan Girls, Scarred by Acid, Defy Terror, Embracing School Schools in Goa India Witness Gender Disparity Harsh War in Gaza, Harder Times for Women Gender Gap Found in Kidney Transplants Feminist Journalist and Activist Killed, VAW still nebulous in Nepal Federal Government of Nigeria to Establish a Gender Data Bank Women in Developing Countries Denied Choice Iraqi Candidates Runs to Make Change in her life and country Quota for Women in Indonesia Necessary Women Still Largely Absent from Politics in Japan Women in Pakistan Well Represented Politically How Hard Times Help Women in Politics Increasing Women's Participation in Government Field 50% Women Candidates in India's General Election Heat Wave Kills 60 People in Australia Triggers Power and Transport Chaos Myanmar Cyclone and China Quake Drive Up 2008 Global Disaster Tool Earth Hour, Two Months Away Anti-Nuke Plant Rally in the Philippines Held at the House of Representatives Global Glacial Melt Continues Brunei's His Royal Highness Calls for Sustained Steps to Deal With Flood Aftermath Pastoralist Grapple with Climate Change Women Reject Polygamy, Choosing Divorce Progress on Gender Equality Will Mean Improvements for all in Society Exclusive Budget Slot for Women Iran Detains Women's Rights Activist Women Still 2nd-Class Citizens when it comes to treatment of heart disease President Express Concern Over the Increasing Gender Inequality Education Key for African Women to overcome barriers Women Hold Just 18% of Parliament Seats Women's Group Slam Outside Pressure on Election Deadline Women in Syria Play Growing Role in Opposition Ranks Financial Constraints Push Women Out of Politics Delegation Represents Iran in UN Conference on Women The Republic of the Philippines Has the Most Number of Women in Top Posts Women Members Playing Active Role in Pakistan's Parliament Women Embrace Earth Hour, Men Find it a Turn-Off Coming Soon: Mass Migrations Spurred by Climate Change Kazakhstan Parliament Approves Kyoto Protocol Gender Equality Can Save Lives Flooding, Food and Climate Change in Bangladesh The World's Water and Climate Change Asia Needs to Change Climate Policy Game Afghan Women Slowly Gaining Protection Worldwide Downturn "to hit women" South Asian Women Face Higher Risk of Death in Childbirth UN Chief Urges: End Violence Against Women World Urged to Work for Women's Empowerment Iraq's Women's Minister to Withdraw Resignation Women Marchers Call for Jobs, Equality
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Third Semester 2008
We want 50 percent affirmative action, Women leader tells Turai
L.A. Democrat sworn in as first black woman to lead Assembly
Rwanda Women Celebrate Major Break-Through in Cabinet Representation
Reinstate Malalai Joya in Parliament
President Kikwete of Tanzania Appoints Seven Women Judges
Kuwait: Two Women Included in New Cabinet
Hillary Clinton Urges Voting Rights in American Samoa
Women hold key to breaking out of global food crisis
USAID Director Urges Disaster Preparedness
Sahel Region is "ground zero" for Climate Change-Egeland
Warming to swell refugee tide
Asia-Pacific Experts Call for Massive Clean Energy Financing
Californian Democrat Pushes for Climate Bill
China working to prevent disease among 5 million left homeless by earthquake
Divisions over women's development policy
Inter-Korean women call for national reconciliation, reunification
Malaysia urges women to carry condom to protect against HIV/AIDS
National Defense Academy (NDA) in India willing to open doors to women
50 Women Leaders Finished Empowerment Training
Women's network to help restore peace
Iranian women's rights activist sentenced
Second Semester 2008
Senator Wants More Women in Politics
India Pushes for More Women MPs
Fiji Appoints First Female to Security Council
Gender Equality Group Presents MPs With Kits
235 Female Candidates Equipped Ahead of Election
SADC Ministers Fine-Tune Gender Protocol
Bahrain Government Rejects Proposal to Allow Women to Work From Home
Women Face Tougher Impact from Climate Change
Myanmar Cyclone: Women and Children Make up More Than Half of Victims - UNICEF
Cyclone Nargis: A Sign of Things to Come
Sinking Without Trace: Australia's Climate Change Victims
Australia Needs Years of Heavy Rainfall to Crack Drought: Experts
Professor Offers Other Biofuel Source: Algae
Minnesota Woman Working to Help Cyclone Survivors
Tibetan Women Protest in Nepal, Over 500 Detained
Solomons Women Block Logging Operation
Global Banking Firm to Empower Women
More Women Charge Bloomberg LP with Discrimination
Malaysia Plans Women Travel Curbs
Underground Sport: Saudi Women Shed Veils to Play Basketball
Filipina Recognized for Efforts vs Human Trafficking
Fewer Women in India Are Re-Elected Due To De-Reservation
The Philippines Commemorates Woman Suffrage Day
In Indonesia, Quota For Women is the First Step
Australia To Get First Female Governor General
Aung San Suu Kyi Claims Supporters Are Being Beaten
28 Women Voted Into House of Assembly
Women’s Votes Gave Clinton Pennsylvania Win
Drought Hits Millions in the Thai Region
Rush to Biofuel Market Bypass Female Farmers
Humans Overwhelm Climate Equilibrium
Climate Change to Aggravate Food Crisis
Turtles To Be Climate Change Canaries
Warmer Ocean Water Means Less Oxygen
Climate Change Hitting Artic Faster, Harder
New Zealand Glacier Shrinking Fast
Protest for Gender Equality Results in Injuries
Iraqi Women Take on Roles of Dead or Missing Husbands
A Billion Dollar Raised for Gender Equality and Poverty Reduction
Women Played A Role With Changes In The Islamic World
Iran Women Activists Get Suspended Lashing Sentences
Caritas Signs Up to Women and Development Pledge
Victims Finally Learning To Speak Out Against Japan’s Outdated Rape Laws
Women in Muslim World
First Semester 2008
Fahmida Mirza Takes Her Seat as Pakistan’s First Woman Speaker
Human Rights Activists Urge Mongolia’s Parliament to Cancel the Law on “No Quota for Women”
The “One Million Signatures” Campaign Demanding Changes to Discriminatory Laws against Women in Iran
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Gets First Woman Judge
Former Philippine President Has Colon Cancer
Kenya’s President Kibaki Asked To Name a Woman Deputy Prime Minister
Female Agenda as Current Affairs’ Issue
Forum Assesses Role of Women in Past Millennium Looks Way Forward
China: Faced With A Water Shortage for the Summer Olympic Games
Australia: Act Now on Climate Change Government Warned
Canada: A Glacial Vanishing Act
Climate Change: A Further Challenge to Gender Equity (How Women and Men Farmers are Affected Differently)
How Much Will It Cost To Fix The Climate?
Climate Change Threatens Amazonian Small Farmers
Is the World Making Progress on Fighting Global Warming?
Climate Change: The World’s Biggest Security Threat
Virginity Pressures for Some Asian Women in Britain
Women Hold Key To Reaching Development Goals
International Women’s Day Rally Forcibly Dispersed
Iraq’s Women: “Our lives were better under Saddam”
Wife Buyers’ Turn to Cambodia after the Vietnam Crackdown
Afghanistan Women Face Rise in Violence
Manila Women Fight Contraception Ban
Abuse of Women Escalates HIV Infection in Africa
Lawmaker Calls for Greater Women in Politics
Most Czechs Believe Number of Women in Politics Insufficient – Poll
Women Gain Ground Slowly in Parliaments, Cabinets
Sensitization of Women in Politics
Women Surpass 30% Quota
United States is Just Average in Terms of Women’s Role in Politics
Women MPs: Afghanistan Ranks 27th
Don’t Underrate Women in Politics
Women are Agents of Change
Women Must Participate in All Aspects of Climate Change Debate, in Particular Decision-Making on Adaptation, Mitigation, say Speakers in Women’s Commission
Include Disaster Risk Reduction In School Curriculum – AAG
Budgeting for a Safer India
Climate Change is Threat to Agriculture: FAO
Cooperation on Disaster Prevention, Preparedness and Response
OECD: World Must Act on Climate Change
$300m Disaster Risk Fund Suggested
Climate Change ‘5pc Threat to Economy’
Oyo Embraces Disaster Reduction Policy
March is Women’s History Month
The United Nations Focuses on Challenges Facing Women
Less Violence Vs Women Reported Daily in ’07 - PNP
Women Out in the Cold at Peace Talks
Okinawan Women Fight against GI Abuses
Bridging Gender Divide
U.N.'s Main Women's Body Remains Leaderless
Power of Women Voters
New Party to Focus on Women's Rights
Women Re-Awaken 30 Percent Participation in Government
A ‘First Step’ for Female Involvement in Politics
Shattering the Political Glass Ceiling: Local Women Pursue a Passion for Politics
The Female World Leaders' Club
A Woman's Place in Politics
Gender Play and Good Governance
Climate Change Action Hangs in the "Gender" Balance
Putting Gender in Disaster Risk Management Planning
UNDP: Gender Key in Managing Risk
Preparing for Disaster
U.N. Budgeting Bypasses Women
Women Speak Out On Sexual Abuse by Relations
Following Passing of a New Law, Cambodia takes Steps Forward
in Ending Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation
Protecting Darfur's Women From Rape
School Textbooks Latest Target of Sexual Apartheid
Over 5,500 Cases of Violence against Women in Morocco in 2007
Fight against Gender Violence
As Myanmar's Economy Crumbles, Prostitution Lures Young
The `She`-Change in Employment
Women in Moroccan Parliament Seek to Change Public Image
Ahead of This Year's Elections
New Cabinet Will Confront Vast Challenges
Rich Surprises Nats with Decision to Quit Politics
Female Lawmakers Seek to Bridge Gender Gap
Women and Politics: More Important than Ever
More Efforts Needed to Empower Women: Erturk
The Question of Quotas
When Women Rule
Have Confidence in Women
China Urges Agreement on Climate Change
All-Female Team to Tackle Everest to Spread Climate Change Awareness, Empower Women
Christian Aid and Disaster Risk Reduction
Small Island Countries Say Climate Change Already Threatens “Very Existence”,
Urge Immediate Aid to Vulnerable States, In General Assembly Debate
Gender Equality Key to Progress
As a Proud Saudi Woman, I Speak
‘Women Entrepreneurship Vital for Economic Development’
Guatemala - Where It's Dangerous to be a Woman
A Few Good Women
Bringing Up Gender Equality
Rape Is Weapon in Kenyan Violence
There's No Surge in Freedom for Iraqi Women in Basra
Women in Japanese Local Politics: From Voters to Activists to Politicians
Women and the Politics of Exclusion
Exclusive: Benazir Bhutto's Last Testament
Time For More Women to Get Involved in Politics
Forum Presents Ways to Interest Women in Politics
It’s Not About Feminism. It’s About Hope for Change.
Greater Role of Naga Women in Politics
Nepal Women Seek Greater Political Role
Kurdish Women Hit Glass Ceiling
African First Ladies Fight Violence against Women
UN: Climate Change May Cost $20 Trillion
Gender, Climate Change and Natural Disasters
Environment, Gender Key in Disaster Management
To Face Quake, Tsunami: Experts for Long-Term Risk Management Plan
Campaign Launched on Hospitals Safe from Disasters
UNESCO Promotes Gender Equality
U.N. Calls on Saudi Arabia to End Practice of Polygamy
Award for Gender Sensitive Communications
Power Generation by Tribal Women in India
Some 250,000 Children Worldwide Recruited to Fight in Wars – UN Official
Saudi Royal Gives Boost to Women Journalists
International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation
Violence Against Women: The Unbearable Status Quo
For Women, Leaning Doesn't Make For Leading
Increase Participation of Women in Politics, Leaders
Women in Politics
For Women, Elections May Be the Milestone That Wasn’t
Politics is Harder on Women
Governance - Group Tasks Women on Representation
Fiji Out of Program for Regional Leaders
A Rising Tide of Empowerment for Women in the Gulf Arab States
Women on Top
Finally, Women Set to Get 33% Quota
Global Climate Change, Post Bali Lobbyists, Nepal and the Kyoto Protocol
Shivraj Patil Calls upon South Asian Nations to Build
Robust System for Disaster Risk Reduction
When Saving Lives Is Not Enough
Earthquakes, Risk Reduction and NGOs
The Dilemma of Gender and Race
Panel Discusses Women’s Right to Choose
Violence against Women Retards Africa's Development
Gender Officers in UN Operations Working to Protect, Promote Women’s Rights
AU Official Opposes ICC Approach to Darfur Rights Abuses
Global Burden of Child Deaths
A Young Girl's Journey: From Iraq to Jordan
No Work for Madrassa Graduates
Group Helps Women Enter Politics
Plight of Women in Politics
Is There a Gender-Specific Leadership Style?
Women - Still Trailing Behind in Politics
Benazir and Feminism
Women Demand a Fairer Share of Political Power
Gender Politics 2008
15 Women Fight Their Way into Elective Positions in Kenya
Women Leaders in a Violent World
Women Bear the Brunt of Climate Crisis: Their Stories from the UN Conference in Bali
Awareness "Key to Ending Discrimination"
Trained to Survive
Wake Up Leaders who Sleepwalk through Climate Change
Prostitution Is Sexual Violence
Forcing the Issue
Unwanted Sex Common among Young Married Women in India
10% of Human Traffickers are Women
Mongolian Women Visit Local Leaders
Canadian Speaker Salutes Women's Role in Kuwait
Ongoing Problems: The Increase in Escort Prostitution [“Deriheru”]
Second Semester 2007
In India, A Political Party For Women Only
Gender Politics
Women Ministers March for Quotas
'Spare Women the Rigours of LG Primaries'
Government committed to women's reservation in legislature: PM
Behind Every Great Woman...
Family, Women Minister Considers Micro-Credit Costly
Women in Charge Loses Novelty Factor for Clark and Shipley
Female Mayors Less Bolshie
Government Unveils New Gender Policy
General Assembly Debates Strengthening Coordination of
United Nations Emergency Humanitarian, Disaster Relief
Women Left Out of Water Talks
Call for Good Practices on Gender, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change
Women Bear the Brunt of Climate Change
Fighting Climate Change: Human Solidarity in a Divided World
Climate Change - Focusing On How the Vulnerable Can Cope
Measured Response on Warming
Tehran to Get 'Special Police Stations for Women'
Women, Children also Victims of Militarization
Angolan Soldiers Rape Congolese Women
European Parliament to Consider Resolution on Comfort Women
War and Sexual Violence: An Issue of Security
More Kids in School, But Adult Illiteracy is a Global Disgrace: UNESCO
Woman killed in First Pakistan Vote Clash: Police
Paying Lip Service to Equality for Women!
An Equal Right to Life
More Women Needed in Politics: Lib MP
India's First Women-only Political Party Launched
Clinton Focuses on Women's Issues
Female Ministers Rejoice Over Political Empowerment
Jordan Rejects First Woman MP’s Bid to Run in Polls
Conference of Women Legislators in UAE
India's Sonia Gandhi to visit China
Why These Attacks On Women Chasing Political Dreams?
UN Issues Warning on Violence against Women in Post-conflict
Women Peace Laureates Appeal for Myanmar Action
Violence against Women Far Worse
International Survey Shows Philippines Tops in Women Managers
Vital Voices Ukraine Summit Features Leadership Initiatives for Young Women of Eurasia
Rape Epidemic Raises Trauma of Congo War
Conflict Leaves Women Stranded in Divided Kashmir
Chiefs Fight Violence in the Home
Unspoken
ADB-UNICEF Aid for Women, Children displaced by Nepal Conflict
‘Women Better at Politics’
Top Official Stands Up for Nepali Women
Women, Politics and the Internet
Bhutto Should Delay Return
Parties offer Special Fees for Women Aspirants
Deputy Governor Wants More Women in Yar'Adua's Government
Ministry to Train Government Officials on Gender Budgeting in Zimbabwe
Are Americans Ready for a Woman President?
Now a New Party for Women’s Cause
Violence against Women is Evil
Saudi Women want to get Behind Wheel
Zimbabwean Rights Group says Female Activists Beaten, Abused by Police
India Paper Taps Marginalized Women as Reporters
Atomic Power at Any Cost?
Are Women More Democratic?
Mexico expands Opportunities for Women in Male-dominated Military
Make Women’s Literacy a Priority, urges President
Former Premier makes Pitch to be First Female President in South Korea
Bigger Voice for Women Vowed
Madam Abayaga Advocates Participation of Women in Politics in Ghana
Bligh to Become Queensland’s First Female Premier
Women a Rare Sight in China's Corridors of Power
Sonia Gandhi Lauds Courage of Kashmiri Women
Rafidah: Women Should Get Due Recognition
Moot Demands 33% Seats for Women in Parliament
Where are the Women? The Lack of Female Political Leaders in Ghana
The Role of Women
UNICEF wants More Protection for Egyptian Women
Alarming Upsurge in Reported Rape of Girls in Côte d’Ivoire, UN reports
China to Act on Gender Imbalance
Saudi Women Kept Off Foreign Missions
A Family Scandal in Afghanistan
Shelter Tries to Rehabilitate Victims of Human Trafficking
FEMM: Gender Issues Still Not on the Agenda
Female Education Remains Key Challenge in Yemen
Dating Violence Warnings Candy-Wrapped in Croatia
Minister Inaugurates Women Lawyers' Body
Election may oust Jamaica's Female Prime Minister
Merkel is the Most Powerful Woman: Forbes
Women Demand Greater Say in ODM Decision Making in Kenya
Sonia Gandhi, Indra Nooyi among World's 10 Most Powerful Women
Court's New Woman Less Lonely at the Top
UAE Minister of Economy on List of Most Powerful Women
More Reason for Larger Roles by Women
Law + Women = Power
Don’t Recognise Wu Yi? You should, She’s the World’s
Second Most Powerful Woman
Syrian Women Make Gains in Local Polls
Gender Budgeting
Abortion in the Philippines: A National Secret
"I Almost Have No Fare to Come Back to Nairobi"
Governor Aurakzai Sees Change in Attitude towards Women Education
Authorities Tighten Dress Code
Government Pledges to Amend Discriminatory Laws - Women Activists
Senate Chief Calls for Probe into Mail-order Bride Racket
“Educate a Woman, You Educate a Nation” – South Africa Aims to Improve its Education for Girls
Helen Clark a Clear Winner with Women Voters in New Zealand
Kuwait’s First Woman Minister Resigns
President Sirleaf Thanks Unity Party Women's Wing
“The Slow March towards Gender Balance in Politics”
CDM Hosts its First Women's Parliament in South Africa
Armed Forces Gets First Woman Colonel
Chief Minister’s Remarks against Woman Leadership Condemned
Former Ethics and Integrity Minister Raps Women Over Politics
Women Political Group Mooted
Cambodia Passes Anti-trafficking Bill
Antiquated Laws Violate Women’s Civil Rights
China Mulls Regulation to Ban Sex-selection Abortion: Official
Wanted - Party to Campaign for Gender Equality in Kenya
Women Are the Backbone of National Development - President Jammeh
Headscarves Provoke Bitter Controversy
Women, Children Taken in Iraq Battle
Benazir, Afghanistan, “I was sold four times”
Women Are Better Managers in Politics - Honourable Juliet Akano
'Women Poorly Represented'
Women's League Backs Health Minister Manto
Sonia Gandhi cuts Short South Africa Visit
Tories Advised Asian Women not to Stand at Election Because of Background
Defeat of Bill on Women Tragic for Development
Former Pakistani PM Vows to Return Home
Gender Related Issues
Veiled Threat: Women Find the Going Tough
Horrific toll on Darfur women
Nepal Women Strip to Protest Prostitution Tradition
Lawyer: Scholar Still Faces Charges in Iran Despite Release
Valuing Women's Lives
Women Sold in Rajasthan in Open Markets
Conditions Worsen for Roma Women in Albania
Trapped by Abuse, the Long Struggle for Women's Rights
Internally Displaced Children
Election Commission Told to Ensure Women’s Registration
Bias Main Hurdle in Women’s Empowerment
UN to Give Women Cash for Elections
Rules for 50 Women Seats in Kenya
Haryana Women to be Empowered, says Minister
International Women Leaders Call for Resumption of Peace Talks
Women Have a Right in the Business of Government in Kenya
African Regional Meeting of Women Leaders on Security Priorities
Women Activists Flay MPs' Remarks
President Mbeki Backs Proposal for Women's Ministry
Acting Chief Executive Tang urges Female Role in Reforms
Looking to Women for Ensuring Peace in City
Crimes against Women Continue to Escalate in India
Taliban Free Two South Korean Women
Poor Women the Unsung Victims of WorkChoices
Head of East Timor Convent says Attackers Raped Female Students amid Ongoing Violence
Woman of Courage
Nepali Communities Fight to Change Ingrained Social Biases against Women
Hundreds Protest Female Feticide in Eastern India
25 Female Police Cadets Complete Foundation Course
Lone Call for More Women MPs in Papua New Guinea
Kenyan Women Push for MPs Quota
'Ban' on Women Councillors
Muslim Women Seek Political Voice
Women's Parliament in Session
Who was the World’s First Woman President?
A Women's Issue That Women Are Wary of Campaigning About
Japan should Ponder US Comfort Women Bill
Democratic Alliance applauds Mbeki’s Promotion of Women
New Zealand committed to Women's Rights
Career Women in Japan find a Blocked Path
Government Urged to Act Over Sexual Abuse of Women
Developed Country by 2020 Where One can Still Sell his Daughter
Beijing Declaration of Indigenous Women
'Honor Killing' in Italy Spurs Quest for Justice
Turkish Women's Long Road to Equality
Women Face Increased Violence in Kurdistan
Support for Literacy at Beijing Conference
Child-friendly Schools give Hope to a Young Girl in El Alto, Bolivia
Women and Child Development Minister of India wants Women in Combat Role in Army
Noeleen Heyzer Appointed Under-Secretary-General to Head the UN Economic and
Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Empowering Women is Barbara Lee’s Charitable Passion
Kenya Minister Fights with Police
Minister defends Women Seats
Challenging the Politics of Exclusion
Women Leaders will call the Shots in 2009 Polls
Calls for More Women in Politics
It’s all Over for Women Candidates
Afghan Leaders: Free Female Hostages
Women's Bill 'unites' Iran and US
U.N.: Congo Women face Sexual Atrocities
'High AIDS Rate in Nepali Sex Workers Returning from India'
Growing Taxi Company frees Iranian Women from Convention
18 Girls and Matron Die in Boarding School Fire in Fiji
Japan strengthens Domestic Violence Law to cover Threats
Urge Your Senators to Help Save Lives in Guatemala
Women Farmers Protest Reliance Special Economic Zone
First Indian Women President Sworn In
The More Women in Seats in Parliament, the More Lip
David Cameron Lauds Gender Ratio in Parliament
Pres. Arroyo unveils 'Blueprint for Future Development'
Papua New Guinea MP wants Dedicated Seats for Women
Women in Power must ‘Do More’
Lack of Political Will affects Women Development Cell
How to Get Girls in Schools: Conditional Cash Transfers in South Asia
Zimbabwean Women face Repression
Daily Women's Health Policy
Head Scarves Issues in Turkey Election
Floods Displace Millions of China's Poorest
Domestic violence, Psychological Distress are Recipe for Higher Unemployment
Daughters Fetch High Prices as Brides
Arab Female Journalists Stand Up for Press Freedom
Hidden Violence Comes to Light
Continued Violence Causing Gender Role Swap
Recourse Rare for Witch Hunt Victims in India
Interview with the Director of UNDP Gender Team/ Bureau for Development Policy, Winnie Byanyima
Women have Strong Voice in Rwandan Parliament
Turkey Poll Unlikely to Deliver Many More Women MPs
Who's Woman Enough to Be President?
Harman Pledges to Empower Women
India to Elect First Female President after Bitter Campaign
Long Wait for Women Candidates
Caught Between Leaving the Kitchen and Putting Food on the Table
Herat Women Thirst for Education
HIV Infections Up Sharply among Women in China
How Women can Save Themselves
Government Official Worried About Domestic Violence
Women's Minuscule Role in Yemen Flayed
Women Remain in the Background
Indian Government wants to register All Pregnant Women
to curb Abortions of Female Fetuses
Pivotal Role for Women Pledged
Hizb Ut-Tahrir gains Support from Women
Concerned at Abuse of Orphans in Iraq, UNICEF urges Measures in Response
Reformist Women seek 30% of Majlis Seats: Former MP
Minister for Entry of All Women into Sabarimala
Stop Debasing the Nigerian Woman
Israel's Most Powerful Woman
How Last Election Affected Women Politicians - Agina-Ude
Is the US ready for a Female President?
Aftermath of Elections - What Role for Women Leaders?
Political Parity Law “A Success” in Pacific
Women's Forum to discuss Challenges
Lebanese Women demand Role in resolving Impasse
President wants Compulsory Education for Women
Religion and Public Life
Education in Afghanistan: A Harrowing Choice
Female Foeticide:Administration Action Plan to track Nurturing of Girl Child until she turns 18
Katsav Case spurs Arab Women's Complaints of Sexual Assault
Women’s Rights in Iran
Afghan Girls traded for Debts, Blood Feuds
UN Report highlights Economic Cost of Child Hunger
City eases 'One Child' Policy
Muslim Women Build International Network
First Semester 2007
KZN Women want 50% Representation
Empowering UAE women
Deputy Candidates stress Women's Rights
Women have remained in Periphery of Politics
Women Politicians want Power Fund
Gambia VP Praises Country Affirmative Action on Politics
South Korea's First Woman President hopeful joins Race
Parties Fall Short On Female Participation
Under Maya, Uttar Pradesh gets 10 women DMs
Politics Not Reserved for Men
Ways Identified to enhance Women Representation
Internally Displaced Women
Kurdish Women Resent New Passport System
Media Should Give Fair and Adequate Coverage for Women
Kuwait bars Women from Night Shift Jobs
The Right Woman for the Job
The Plight of Asia's Stateless People
Marriage Bureau Specializes in India's HIV Widows
Talibanisation threatens Girls' Schooling in West
Atrocities of a War without End
Taiwan MPs agree to stop Overseas Marriage Brokers
Rally Call to Women
16 Days Campaign - A Resounding Success - Deputy Minister
A Female Prime Minister?
G-8 should make Women a Priority
She wants More Women to run for Political Office
Leaders call for Bigger Roles for Women at UN
MONUC supports Increased Participation of Women in Forthcoming Local Elections
Gamcotrap on Women's Participation in Politics
Women in Majlis Al Shura — A Step Forward
Women Broadcasters told to wear Hijab or face Death
Civil Society Calls On African Governments to address Poverty among Women
Turkish Women gain Voice in Fight to stay Secular
Women Peace Activists call for Judicial Inquiry: May 12 Killings
Women Empowerment and Economic Uplift
Iraqi Women at McClatchy's Baghdad Bureau earn Award
Darfur Women describe Gang-Rape Horror
Anger, Frustration greets Myanmar Decision to extend Suu Kyi's Detention
UN Report exposes Widespread Abuse of Children
Pakistani Girls' Schools in Radicals' Sights
Malaysian Government presents First Bill against Human Trafficking
Quota Law Puts More Women in Armenia's Election
50 Women for NEC Elections Education
Hug raw Pakistani Woman Minister to stay
Women told, to gain power, become Political
President Arroyo Visit to boost Philippines-Japan Ties
Afghan Parliament expels Woman MP
Rakeii plans to form Women’s Political Coalition
Dalit Woman stages Political Revolution
Seven Women in France's New Cabinet
Bahraini Women in Decision-making still Low despite Reforms
Gender Activists Welcome Approval of Sexual Offences Bill in South Africa
Scholars Examine Status of Women in Middle East
BDP Women's Elections Mired in Controversy
The Long Road to equality for Chinese Women
Country's Obsession with Ethnic Politics Hurting Women
Honor Killings - A Worldwide Crime
Banding Together, Indian Women change their Villages
Israeli Women Fight Back-Of-Bus Status
India's Underage Brides wedded to Tradition
Schools to adopt Gender-Equal Programs
Second Semester 2006
Women Lawmakers Find Strength in Unity
Woman Wins Bahrain Parliament Seat For First Time
'How Women Can Make Themselves Relevant in 2007'
Only Five Women Ministers in New Cabinet
Spain Moving From Macho Towards More Gender Equality
The President of India Administers Pledge to Women Leaders
Political Parties Not Certain On Women Representation
Profile: Nigeria's First Female Governor
UN Agency to Support Female Candidates in FNC Elections
'Gender Agenda' a Priority
Indian Law Aims to Protect Women Against Abuse
Women’s Rights
Who defends Iraq’s women?
Women's Role in Post-conflict Society Should Be Increased
Unemployed Refugee Women Face Poverty
Kuwait Continues to Endorse Women Rights
Report: 23 Percent of Palestinian Women Endure Domestic Violence
Muslim Feminists Battle Against 'Macho' Views
Women must Treasure their Hard-won Right
Women Still Outnumbered in Senior Public Service
U.N. Assembly's First Muslim Woman Leader vows Reform
Liberian President: Democracy Key to Africa
Trans-Tasman Women's Issues Ministers Meet
Womens Group calls on Akunyili, El-Rufai to contest Presidency
Family, Women Affairs Minister for Improved Living
Gender Politics - ISNA's First Female President
First Woman appointed to head Supreme Court
Norwegian NGO Promotes Women's Participation in Politics
Give Women their Rights - and Raise a Continent
Woman who Never Bows and is ever Uncowed
Make Political Finance Gender Friendly
Netright on the District Level Elections
Yemeni Women vote amid Hopes for Daughters’ Future
World Rural Women’s Day
Government committed to Women’s Bill: PM
Women Graduates challenge Iran
Institutions Hinder Female Academics, Panel Says
Government wants More Women on Private Sector Boards
Proposed Law to ban Female Genital Mutilation
West African Female Politicians learn Leadership Skills
Political Parties let Women down again
Hillary to run for President claims Time
Indian lawyer launches One-woman Crusade
Commitment to Good Governance
Minister Calls for Racial, Gender Balances in Legal Sector
EC Official bemoans Female Apathy in District Assembly Elections
IEC leader joins Push for Female President
Women’s Rights Bill termed an Eyewash
‘Violence kept Women away from Polls’
MMA up in arms over Women’s Rights Bill: All-party Select Committee Proposed
Pioneer Woman Co-op Activist Kamariah Dies
Books on Suppression of Women launched
Meeting in Progress: Committee on Elimination of Discrimination against Women,
Consideration of Report of Czech Republic
Meeting in Progress: Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women,
Consideration of Report by Georgia
Injustice lingers in Tunisia for Women
A Call to support Democracy in Iraq
Leaders launch Campaign Programme in Kenya
PM may table Women's Bill in Next Session
'Time for S/South Women to Wake Up'
Bypoll to Women Seats in UCs by Sept-end
Afghan Women Parliamentarians Resource Centre Open
Light for Liberia: President ends 15-Year Blackout
Cracks appear in Government over Women-friendly Legislation
Oba of Lagos supports Women in Politics
Women urged to unite over Divides
'We cannot wait another 25 Years,' Unifem's Executive Director Says Gender Equality – Empowerment of Women & Girls
Tunisia marks 50th Anniversary of Women's Law
PM makes Plea to stop Female Foeticide
Time for Women to strategise ahead of the General Election
Violence against Women Widespread and goes Unreported in Afghanistan
Ben Ali: Promotion of the rights of Arab women is 'Central Issue'
Awareness of Rights in Women increasing in Pakistan
Nepal, India urged to fight trafficking in Women
Consideration of Report by Philippines
Housing Minister says 'Gender-Blind' Policies are Harmful to the Poor
Six women to be named in Bahrain's Council
Women to make up Third of Portugal elections
‘Women could play a Bigger Role in Shoura Council in Future’
She was the First Female Envoy
Ruling Party's Women Wing Secretary in South Africa
More Women in Politics will be Good for All
Women's Parliament lauds Anti-Pass Marchers
Women Representation no Longer Enough
Meeting in Progress: Committee on Elimination of Discrimination against Women, Consideration of Report by Uzbekistan
Pending: Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Meeting on
Democratic Republic of Congo
Women's Day - balancing gains and fears
New body to bolster rights for women in South Africa
Women’s groups need to re-invent, says activist
Violence against women on the rise in Nadia
Women's Union plans Poll
Consideration of Report by China
Women urged to enter into Political Debate
Breaking the Myth around Women and Election Fund Raising
AIMC wants Women Reservation Bill in Monsoon Session
Is France ready for a Woman President?
Educate Women on their Potential in Political Arena
More Women needed in Local Governance in Ghana
Minister associates Underdevelopment with Gender Discrimination
Nepal okays Female Heirs to Throne
Government committed to Women’s Uplift, says Aziz
MassGap fills Gender Gap: Group helps Women get Top Posts
Appeal to 'Make Some Noise' for Victims in Sudan
President Gen. Musharraf stresses greater Women Role
Cosatu 'also Neglecting Women'
Women want a Greater Role in Peace Process
Women launch New Body to tackle Challenges
Economic and Social Council adopts Resolutions on Situation of
Palestinian women, Afghan women, Girls
Women-related Laws need Change: PM
Men, step aside: Tackling Terrorism is Women’s Work
Arab, Jewish Women unite to call for Peace in Mideast
Government in India committed to Women's Quota Bill
Women Are Better Leaders - Holmes
Elected Women Tackle Gender Issues in Namibia
Gambian Vice President and Secretary of State for Women's
Hazrat Fatima (SA) is complete model for all ages: Ahmadinejad
Go for political seats, Raila tells women
Kuwait Emir retains Woman Minister in New Cabinet
Low Level Participation of Women in Local Governance Not the Best - Consultant
Women Up in Arms for the Presidency
Women at High Political Positions Could Help Reduce Corruption
Kashmir woman leader survives attack, four killed
Women Should Not Shy Away From District Elections in Ghana, says District Coordinator
Korean Women’s Trafficking Abroad
Women Shoura Consultants: Profound Progress or Baby Steps?
Cheers to Female Home Ministers in Namibia
PM to get list of women to take part in future talks with Palestinians
Iraqi women: US soldier in rape case is war criminal
Minister Identifies Obstacles Against Women Integration
Small mercy for Pakistan's women
Minister Wants Law to Protect Pregnant Women in Uganda
Kuwaiti Women Fail to Win Seat in Landmark Parliamentary Election
Women demand quota hike in Panchayati Politics
Sunni female legislator kidnapped in Baghdad
First for Maori women - Address to ILO
Mandate for women: Politically correct?
Shiga's new governor
Regina view welcomed by politicians of all colors
Bahraini female duo on UN team
Open Forum: Rural women demand change
Prostitution high in India: Survey
Scent of a Woman
Women Urged to Support South South Presidency in Nigeria
'Women are easy prey in MedEd'
Comfort Women to Petition Constitutional Court
Refugees in the front line of the fight for human rights
On the frontline
Women's progress still slow, says new advocate
Draft law backs women workers in Bahrain
Creating community through gender equality
Police Forcibly Disperse Women’s Rights Protest In Tehran
First Semester 2006
Kuwaiti woman candidate grabs her chance at history
UN General Assembly elects First Middle-Eastern Woman President
First for women in Kuwait election
States parties to Women’s Anti-Discrimination Convention Elects 12 Experts to Serve on Monitoring Committee
Kuwaiti women candidates fight on despite threats
Liberian leader hopes TRC will bring closure
28 Women among 253 candidates in Kuwait Election
Beggar woman elected ‘mukhiya’ in Bihar
Spread of Islamic Law in Indonesia Takes Toll on Women
Time honours local women
Egyptian women flock to hear female preachers
Defence Minister asks Army to examine women’s issues
Women 'must use technology to enhance their role'
WAD Meets President On Shebeens
Better research needed to combat trafficking in Southern Africa
The ugly truth about everyday life in Baghdad (by the US ambassador)
Steps for socio-economic uplift of women urged
Women breathe life into Kuwait politics
Tibet's last-known female political prisoner freed
Women Achieving More Politically
Switzerland gets female face at economic helm
In Ghana, Give Women 50% Chance
Bus Stop Parliament - Case for a Woman President in Nigeria
Morris: 'macho' Cabinet politics does not suit women
Woman elected as Episcopal leader
In search of a strong leader
Call to link assistance to support for women
Women starting to make their mark in Pakistan's military
Kuwaiti airline offers women free flight to elections
Can you have a career and be a woman?
South Asian Feminist Declaration
Suu Kyi should be inspiration for UN rights body - EU
Traditions weigh on China's women
Nation faces dilemma on gender changes
Women prove mettle in fighting units
India's Female Shortage Leads to Wife-Renting
Will needed to end violence against women
Refugee Girls
Thirty-two women among Kuwait election candidates
Kuwaiti Woman Kicks Off Historic Election Campaign
21 women to run for office in parliament elections
Women Claim Just 13% of Elected Seats in Korea
Women prepare for tough election battle in Bahrain
Women Politicians Committed to Elections in Angola
Finland's trailblazing path for women
Pacific women among least politically represented
Bahraini woman to head UN General Assembly
Helping women make their mark in the Asia Pacific
Awareness linked to women’s literacy
Government urged to give more attention to women's issues in budget
Japanese women not interested in defence issues
Nations resist new financial commitments on AIDS
Nepali Women's Voice "We Want Lasting Peace"
Nigerian women target gender violence
Proposals on women’s inheritance rejected in Peshawar
Undermining patriarchy, empowering women
What happened to quake woman whose grief moved the world?
Women's anti-discrimination committee adopts report, concludes three-week headquarters session
Women queue up to join Johnson-Sirleaf’s Army
For the women of Iraq, the war is just beginning
Ways to end violence against women discussed
Ségolène Royal: France's first female president?
Women taking on greater role on world stage
Mrs. Mubarak for Gender Equality
Academic Calls For Fiji To Boost Women In Politics
Female Afghan legislator moves every night because of death threats
Increasing the Number of Women in Governance
Condi Rice Receiving Woman of Valor Award
Liberia's president sets an example for black women here
Women councillors’ role praised
