Commentary
It’s That Women’s Time of the Year Again
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“I have always felt somewhat ambivalent about Women’s History Month, that one month out of 12 when we honor women’s contributions to history.”
On International Women’s Day — The #TimeIsNow
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Just as women and girls are uniting for collective global action, Women’s eNews is collaborating today, more than ever, with other similarly-minded organizations committed to our mutual goals of female empowerment.
The Women, Peace, and Security Act: A Rare Milestone
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Now the challenge is to seize the momentum generated by this law. We must translate its powerful words to elevate women in all our diplomacy and security sectors.
Commentary
Cancel the Party: Here’s a Killjoy Memo for U.S. Women
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Instead of celebrating progress, we have to ask why we fare so poorly compared to many other countries. From being underpaid to losing abortion access, it’s a depressing list. But let’s not look away.
Arts & Culture
Int’l Women’s Day Rallies; One Ends in Bloodshed
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(WOMENSENEWS)–
Cheers
International Women’s Day March 8 inspired rallies and protests across the globe. Here are just a few:
Arts & Culture
In Congo, Women Put Power Behind Rejoicing
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On International Women’s Day there’s no better place to be than Bukavu, in the troubled eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The outfits are spectacular, the dancing is spirited and the horn orchestra keeps playing through the rain.
Politics
Gender Violence Blocks Development Targets: Report
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Violence against women and girls blocks progress in every major development target, finds an Action Aid report released today, International Women’s Day.
Afghanistan
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Afghans Question ‘Good Taliban’ Times Ahead
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Afghan women gathered in New York for the U.N.’s annual meeting of the Commission on the Status of Women took stock of some achievements. But many worried that a re-emergent Taliban threatens those gains.