The
Poverty of Domestic Violence - In
late April, the Police Executive Research Forum released a new survey finding that police officers
are encountering more cases of domestic violence as the economy continues to
struggle. In 2010, 40 percent of the agencies in the survey reported an
increase in domestic violence calls; this year, that number has risen to 56
percent
Has the alphabet murderer finally been caught? - More than once women went to the police to
accuse him of sexual assault on them or their daughters. Naso was charged with
rape at least twice.
Panetta,
Gates, Rumsfeld Face New Suit Over U.S. Military Rape ‘Epidemic’ - In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, the U.S.
military’s top brass are accused of refusing to take action on sexual assault
in the ranks and ignoring congressional mandates. Jesse Ellison reports.
Working With Your Rapist as Your Supervisor? The Widespread
Sexual Abuse of Women in Farm Work - It should be no surprise that on
America’s farms, many women are treated as less than human, since not even the
government sees them as worthy of respect under the law.
Taxing
strip clubs for rape - Politicians
are holding adult entertainment venues responsible for funding sexual assault
services
Podcast on the issue: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=135067274
3 Years After George Tiller’s Murder, Reproductive Rights Face
New Legislative Attacks, Hate Crimes- Three years ago today, abortion provider Dr. George Tiller was shot dead
while attending church in Wichita, Kansas. Reproductive healthcare providers
remain the target of violence amid a wave of new legislation curtailing access
to safe abortions. Last week, two clinics in Georgia and a women’s organization
in New Orleans were set ablaze.
Women's
Center In New Orleans Destroyed By Arson, Third Incident in the South -
From the website of New Orleans Women's Health Clinic which specifically helped
"marginalized
women," poor women, women of color, and transgender women as
well as HIV/AIDS patients.
Why the Pope Hates Nuns - It's tempting to simply view the church hierarchy as a cult of
misogyny. But at its heart, it's a cult of power; misogyny is but one tool for
securing that power.
Can
Occupy Fight Back Against the War on Women? - The first Feminist General Assembly is a model for how OWS can—and
can't—work alongside established social movements.
What
really lies behind the 'war on women' - Naomi Wolf
Anything
but "Secure" - Federal
program designed to nab criminals is devastating immigrant families.
Disgusting: 7 Million Kids and Mothers Suffer Extreme Poverty
in the Richest Country in the World - Despite being the richest country in
the world, our poverty rate is one of the highest among highly developed
nations.
Black
Diamond: a female victim of Charles Taylor's crimes speaks out - A female rebel describes how the ex-president
left her with nothing and how she fought back by becoming a soldier. Taylor has
been convicted of crimes including murder, rape and conscripting child soldiers
in neighbouring Sierra Leone, but he wreaked havoc in his own country too. More
than 200,000 people were killed in Liberia's 14-year civil war,
countless girls and women were raped and much of the population was displaced.
Afghan
Rape Case Is a Challenge for Government - An Afghan family’s official
complaint about the rape of an 18-year-old girl is a test of the government’s
willingness to challenge armed militias.
Qatari
women prepare for Olympic debut - Female
athletes from the Gulf state will compete for the first time, but many still
face hurdles - in sport and society.
160
Million Missing Females: PRENDA and Misogyny - Because of gender bias and sex discrimination, there are an estimated
160,000,000 girls and women missing from the planet today. This isn't
man-bashing or "victim feminism," by the way. It's just a documented
statement of fact. By virtually
any measure, this is dystopian.
Chile's
Matthew Shepard Case: How a Brutal Murder Changed the Country's Mind about Gay
Rights -The death of Daniel Zamudio
led to the passage of a long stalled anti-discrimination law in the
conservative country. Now, there is talk of gay civil unions
'Hysteria': What the New Movie About the Fascinating History of
the Vibrator Leaves Out - A romantic comedy about the invention of the
vibrator tells the story of a fascinating moment in female sexuality. So why
does it center on men?
How Frightened Patriarchal Men Have Tried to Repress Women's
Sexuality Through History - Nasty conservative attacks on women would have
been well received in the Roman senate, the Greek agora or most halls of
religious power in early Europe
The
Lady" Takes Office in Burma - For
15 years she was under house arrest by the junta that ruled her homeland. But
today, in an astonishing turn of events, Aung San Suu Kyi is now a member of
Burma's Parliament
VIDEOS:
Lover Boys - This is the story of Ibrahim, a Dutch-Moroccan man tackling the taboo problem of sex-trafficking within his community.
Lover Boys - This is the story of Ibrahim, a Dutch-Moroccan man tackling the taboo problem of sex-trafficking within his community.
Revolutionary Daughters
- How two activists are challenging
Indian society and transforming trafficked girls into the leaders of tomorrow.
- How two activists are challenging
Indian society and transforming trafficked girls into the leaders of tomorrow.
Turkish women demonstrate
as fears of abortion ban grow - video -Thousands protest in Istanbul amid growing fears that Turkey's Islamist
government intends to ban abortion.
Peru: A league of their own - Football is helping the women of the Andes find a political voice and
fight the effects of climate change.
Homefront - More
women are serving on the frontlines than ever before, but many return home to
find that new battles await them
FRANÇAIS
ESPANOL
¿Por qué rechazar al PRI de Peña Nieto? Sanjuana Martinez
TPP: la historia desde los pueblos - Silvia Ribeiro
TPP: la historia desde los pueblos - Silvia Ribeiro
¡Justicia para Itzel y las muertas de Chiapas! - Ante el alarmante aumento de
feminicidios en Chiapas, cientos de personas marcharon para reclamar justicia,
y exigir a las autoridades que garanticen condiciones de seguridad y protección
para los ciudadanos.
Esperando a La Bestia con el ex
corresponsal de guerra Jon Sistiaga – (texto y videos) : Como un polizón más y asumiendo los
mismos riesgos de secuestro, robo, violación y asesinato que afrontan a diario
miles de indocumentados en su anhelada búsqueda del 'sueño americano'.
En septiembre, vacuna contra el Papiloma
en la Cartilla de Vacunación - En México mueren entre 10 y 12 mujeres al día
a causa del cáncer cervicouterino, y cada año poco más de cuatro mil
Nuevo tratamiento contra cáncer de mama
aumenta la supervivencia
Sí, hay un Museo del Aborto y cumple cinco años - Además de mostrar los utensilios y explicar las técnicas usadas en estas intervenciones, la exhibición busca informar y concienciar al público, especialmente a los jóvenes, sobre los riesgos y peligros de los abortos clandestinos.
Sí, hay un Museo del Aborto y cumple cinco años - Además de mostrar los utensilios y explicar las técnicas usadas en estas intervenciones, la exhibición busca informar y concienciar al público, especialmente a los jóvenes, sobre los riesgos y peligros de los abortos clandestinos.
El Inegi tasa el valor de las labores
domésticas, efectuadas mayormente por las mujeres: El trabajo no remunerado en
los hogares mexicanos equivaldría a 2.9 billones de pesos, 21.9% del PIB
Los derechos sobre sexualidad no se pueden
abordar de manera aislada: Mariela Castro - Reitera la postura de La Habana de estar dispuesta al diálogo con
Washington entre iguales
VIDEO: ANDAR: En México la mujer que aborta es tratada como
criminal, con la vida de las mujeres, no se juega, con tu voto EXIJE que esto
cambie
No llega al orgasmo 40% de las mexicanas -
La sexóloga Irene Moreno dijo que los hombres
se niegan a estimularlas o no saben cómo, y las relaciones tienen máximo ocho
minutos de coito.
España: El Gobierno reutilizará campañas contra la violencia machista
WILPF España: Día Internacional de las Mujeres por la Paz y el Desarme (24 de mayo)
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