Nicole Leistikow, Author at Women's eNews

Teen Girls Flooding Kenya’s New No-Cost Schools

By Nicole Leistikow ● Uncategorized ● September 7, 2003

Kenya’s recent introduction of free primary education helps girls forced out of school by poverty to regain lost ground. The girls, however, still face many challenges, from the humiliation of worn-out uniforms to views favoring boys’ education.

Women Gain Inch in Push for Land Rights in Uganda

By Nicole Leistikow ● Uncategorized ● July 20, 2003

A new amendment to the 1998 Land Act in Uganda takes a small step toward women obtaining land rights. The issue is expected to remain on the national agenda, however, as candidates for president position themselves to gain the women’s vote.

Indian Women Criticize ‘Fair and Lovely’ Ideal

By Nicole Leistikow ● Uncategorized ● April 28, 2003

Skin lightening is coming under increasing criticism in India.

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Teen Girls Flooding Kenya’s New No-Cost Schools

Women Gain Inch in Push for Land Rights in Uganda

Indian Women Criticize ‘Fair and Lovely’ Ideal