January 2013 – Women's eNews

Senate Set to Vote on VAWA Reauthorization

By Victoria Fitzgerald ● Uncategorized ● January 31, 2013

The U.S. Senate is poised to vote next week on passage of the Violence Against Women Act. The act failed to win approval in the GOP-dominated House last year for the first time since it was introduced in 1994.

Fears Awaken Bangladeshis from ‘Garment Dreams’

By Bijoyeta Das ● Uncategorized ● January 30, 2013

A recent fire in a garment factory, killing seven women, highlights the daily risks workers confront in this growing industry. One report calls Bangladesh the next hotspot for ready-made clothing.

There’s Still a Gap in Who’s Minding Your Money

By Carol Khouri ● Employment ● January 30, 2013

Women’s work force participation and entrepreneurship are both roaring ahead. But while these gaps are closing, women still have a big problem with financial planning. Let’s resolve to change this in 2013.

Muslim Model in N.Y.C. Says Gig Is Freeing

By Hajer Naili ● Commentary ● January 29, 2013

Belonging to a breakthrough Muslim fashion agency doesn’t require me to display my skin or be a certain size or shape. For many reasons–political as well as personal–that’s a really good fit for me.

Impoverished Mom Lost in Milwaukee Family Court

By Anna Limontas-Salisbury ● Uncategorized ● January 26, 2013

Dulce Guerrero lost her job and home a year ago. Now she feels abused by Milwaukee’s family court system for taking away her parental custody rights. “There is no help for poor families when they are falling apart,” says a woman close to the case.

Combat Ban Lifted; New Mexico Considers Rape Bill

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● January 26, 2013

Credit: U.S. Army Korea (Historical Image Archive) on Flickr, under Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0).

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Coaches Freeze Out Gymnast after Olympic Misstep

By Dominique Moceanu ● Arts & Culture ● January 25, 2013

At 14, Dominique Moceanu was the youngest member of the 1996 U.S. Women’s Olympic Gymnastics team. In this excerpt from her book, “Off Balance,” she recounts her gaffe on the big day that overshadowed the team’s ultimate gold win.

Sex-Selective Abortion Trending in Albania

By Besar Likmeta ● Uncategorized ● January 25, 2013

Albanian officials deny any evidence of widespread sex-selective abortion. But on the heels of a critical U.N. report the government is ordering a task force to consider a problem that researchers say is rooted in a cultural bias for male heirs.

Egyptians Patrol Tahrir Square for Mob Sex Assaults

By Jessica Gray ● Uncategorized ● January 24, 2013

A massive gathering is planned today in Cairo’s Tahrir Square to mark the second anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution. Activists working to curb mob sex assaults won’t be celebrating. They’ll be watching for these assaults and victims who need help.

First Lady’s Bangs

By Womens Enews Staff ● Arts & Culture ● January 24, 2013

By Liza Donnelly, http://lizadonnelly.com/