Por Alison Bowen, Author at Women's eNews

Teen’s Family Trades Afghanistan for Sweden

By Shahira & Por Alison Bowen ● Teen Voices ● January 6, 2016

“Coming to a new country is like beginning a new adventure,” writes Shahira, 16, about her family’s move from Afghanistan to Sweden. Her new home brings many firsts – first co-ed learning experience, first movie theater and first taste of freedom.

I Asked My Doctor About Low Libido During Breast-Cancer Treatment

By Dr. Kelly Michelson & Por Alison Bowen ● Health & Science ● January 5, 2016

That made me rare if not unique. Very few women raise this concern even though there are plenty of reasons to prioritize sex. We must open a door on this part of the treatment and recovery process and here are three ways to start.

Look at Your Teen Daughter and See Into the Future

By Michelle Gleeson & Por Alison Bowen ● Commentary ● January 1, 2016

They are going to become our presidents, doctors, teachers and soldiers. Their statistics are better than boys and they are charming and fun. I don’t want to hear any more parents telling me their “boys are so much easier.”

How Maasai women in Kenya are helping to make your cosmetics

By PRI's The World & Por Alison Bowen ● Culture ● December 29, 2015

It’s a day-long drive from Kenya’s capital Nairobi to Twala in Laikipia County. The last 50 miles is along a dusty road, and then you arrive at the farm of the Twala Cultural Manyatta. It’s oasis-like, and the moment you enter the gate, the fresh smell of greenery strikes a contrast with the aridity you leave behind.

‘Pre-Apprentice’ Programs Can Break Open Jobs for Women

By Katie Spiker & Por Alison Bowen ● Commentary ● December 23, 2015

Women have been stuck at low rates of apprenticeships for decades. The government is now working to expand this vital on-the-job training to new industries and this time we should make sure women don’t miss the boat.

In Ukraine, Women Are Holding Shadow Peace Talks

By Tricia Taormina & Por Alison Bowen ● Politics ● December 22, 2015

In the absence of women’s representation in government-led peace talks, women’s groups are leading conflict resolution dialogues for eastern Ukraine.

Ugandan Teen Urges Against Using Girls for Dowry

By Gloria Tusabe & Por Alison Bowen ● Arts & Culture ● December 16, 2015

Gender Parity in Violence? Not by a Long Shot

By James Garbarino & Por Alison Bowen ● Commentary ● December 15, 2015

Why are killers usually male? It’s a question worth exploring when the emergence of female terrorists could make the media even more prone to gloss over the maleness factor in U.S. mass killings.

Single Indian Woman Fulfills Quest to Control Her Biological Clock

By Ramaa Reddy Raghavan & Por Alison Bowen ● Health & Science ● December 14, 2015

Jyotsna’s story begins with a decision to freeze her eggs five years ago in New York and is sustained by a remarkable degree of family and community support. “Ten years ago I would have said ‘no’,” says her mother. “But things are changing.”

World Commemorates 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

By Tricia Taormina & Por Alison Bowen ● Politics ● December 10, 2015

Around the world, civil society groups and individuals commemorated the United Nations’ 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. Here’s a look at some of the events that have taken place.

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