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Arab Leaders Discuss Peace; Abortion Law Reinstated

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● November 2, 2013

Female Arab leaders met in Jordan this week to discuss women, peace and security. In Texas, an abortion law was reinstated, requiring doctors to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital.

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Syria Frees Inmates; Yemini Dad Commits Honor Crime

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● October 26, 2013

The Syrian government has released 62 female detainees as part of a deal. In Yemen, a father committed the “honor” killing of his 15-year-old daughter for contacting her fiancé.

Female Pols Led Shutdown’s End; Sex Traffic Reported

By WeNews Staff ● Arts & Culture ● October 19, 2013

Female politicians were said to get most of the credit for ending the government shutdown. The first-ever European Union human trafficking report was also released.

Dems Rally for Immigration; Shutdown Pain Spreads

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● October 5, 2013

New York female leaders called for immigration reform at a recent conference. Meanwhile, the government shutdown has had a negative effect on women.

Millions Pledged in NYC; Louisiana’s Score Is Lousy

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● September 28, 2013

Governments pledged millions to reduce infant and maternal mortality this week in U.N.-related meetings. But Louisiana has ranked as being a lousy state for women.

The Pope Blinks; Afghan Police Harass Women

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● September 20, 2013

Pope Francis announces Catholic Church should have less focus on abortion and gay marriage; three women in Pakistan slain in honor killing.

Female Bishops Gain in Wales; Child Bride Dies

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● September 13, 2013

The Church in Wales opened the door to female bishops; in Yemen, an 8-year-old died from internal injuries after her wedding night.

Botswana OKs Inheritance Law; Taliban Kills Author

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● September 7, 2013

Four sisters won a court of appeals case to inherit their father’s property in Botswana this week. But author Sushmita Banerjee was killed in Afghanistan by suspected Taliban militants.

Saudi Passes DV Law; Health Reform Equality Slammed

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● August 31, 2013

Saudi Arabia has passed legislation aimed at protecting women, children and domestic staff against domestic abuse. But a Fox News medical expert argued that President Barack Obama’s administration was wrong to force gender equality for health insurance rates.

World is Ready for Male-Female Leadership Mix

By John Gerzema ● Uncategorized ● August 29, 2013

Around the globe, people living in a technological age that values high levels of cooperation, communication and trust say they want leaders with both masculine and feminine traits. That’s a key finding of the best-selling “The Athena Doctrine.”