Traditionally, women have been locked out of reading the Jewish holy book in Orthodox Holy Day celebrations. But a small movement of female Torah readers is gaining ground both in the United States and Israel.
An ocean away from the war they fled, female immigrants living in Staten Island’s Little Liberia are coping with the violence that afflicted their families in Africa, while becoming increasing willing to call 911 if their husbands beat them.
We present today two viewpoints on whether women should vote for Arnold Schwarzenegger in Tuesday’s recall vote on the governorship of California. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily the views of Women’s eNews.
Pap tests and new technologies have dramatically reduced cervical cancer deaths in the United States. Future decreases may come from a vaccine, but testing those who are inadequately screened can help now.
As the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees holds its annual meeting in Geneva this week, it should commit to refugee women having independent access to all aid packages and better protection from gender-based violence.
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