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Crime & Law

Asylum Seekers Sue Britain After Hunger Strike

By: Sarah Irving | April 14, 2010

Female asylum seekers held at the Yarl’s Wood British detention center are suing the government for severe mistreatment. An inspector’s recent report on the center finds women there are neglected.

Crime & Law

Britain’s Low Rate of Rape Convictions Blasted

By: Sarah Irving | July 28, 2009

Analysis of the most recent statistics about rape convictions from British authorities indicate that, despite government initiatives, only 7 percent of rapists are convicted and in some areas these rates are going down.

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Palestinian Workers in West Bank Sue for Rights

By: Sarah Irving | July 19, 2009

With the support of an Israeli labor rights organization, Palestinian female workers in a West Bank settlement are heading back to court for better pay and working conditions from Royalife, a company that makes bed linen for export.

Crime & Law

Pressure Builds to Close U.K. Women’s Prisons

By: Sarah Irving | March 18, 2007

Following the deaths of six women in one year at a women’s prison in England, pressure has been building to close the facilities. Last week an independent commission echoed a reform group’s critical report in August.

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New Prize for U.K.’s Female-Led Ethical Businesses

By: Sarah Irving | March 14, 2006

Women in the United Kingdom dominate the rank-and-file of ethical businesses but the bulk of the well-established companies are run by men. A new award given out this week strives to boost recognition of female social entrepreneurship.

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Arab Women Chalk Up a Few Business Breaks

By: Sarah Irving | November 14, 2005

Elite Arab businesswomen are making headway. Yet, advocates say many rural women need more education and work opportunities to cope with the region’s unrest and hardship.

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