Women Mark Historic Gains in 2012 Election
Women made up 54 percent of the electorate, pushed the female composition of the U.S. Senate to new high-water mark and widened the pro-Democratic gender gap to 18 points.
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Zambian Schoolgirls Face Rampant Sexual Violence
A new report points to the extensive violence experienced by girls attending school in Zambia. But victims rarely speak up about the abuse, and a lack of clear policies fuel the cycle of violence.
Teens Who Sought Female Moderator Glued to Debates
The three teens from New Jersey who started the Change.org petition to have a woman moderate a presidential debate say their motivation was ignited by a high-school civics class.
Documentary Finds Little Rape Justice in Bosnia
Amnesty International researcher Elena Wasylew visits women in Bosnia and Herzegovina who were raped during the war. She investigates why, in 17 years after the war has ended, fewer than 40 cases have been prosecuted.
New Yorkers March to Support Paid Sick Leave
New Yorkers marched Oct. 4 to support a paid sick leave bill for city workers that has been stymied in the City Council by Speaker Quinn for two years.
