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An Era of Women Leaders Ends at the U.N.

By Barbara Crossette ● Uncategorized ● September 12, 2002

The 1990s saw a record number of U.N. agencies led by women. But when Mary Robinson stepped down as high commissioner for human rights yesterday, the decade of women leaders came to a close. Also, several women gained momentum in Tuesday’s primaries.

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For Many Women, Clean Water Means Safety, Freedom

By Nicole Itano ● Arts & Culture ● September 6, 2002

At the World Summit on Sustainable Development, an agreement was reached to promote clean water and sanitation facilities throughout developing nations, a pact that could have a profound impact on women’s lives.

Atrocities against Women Widespread in Congo War

By Barbara Crossette ● Politics ● August 23, 2002

The first comprehensive report on the rape and abuse of women during Africa’s widest war finds that all sides used brutal violence against civilian women as a military tactic.

European Union Tells Members to Bar Sex Harassment

By Ann Moline ● Crime & Law ● July 22, 2002

A landmark decision in Europe directs European Union members to institute laws banning sexual harassment in the workplace. Some countries are expected to balk, claiming protection of women at work could be too costly for businesses.

Colombian Court Frees Woman Accused of Infanticide

By Asjylyn Loder ● Arts & Culture ● April 23, 2002

Colombia’s high court frees a woman jailed for more than six years on charges she murdered her infant. Her version–that she was raped, hid the pregnancy and gave birth to a stillborn infant–was never investigated by local authorities.

Seven Asian Nations Sign Pact to Limit Sex Trade

By Marie Tessier ● Crime & Law ● January 8, 2002

In the shadow of an enormous conflict, South Asian nations, including India and Pakistan, sign a United Nations agreement to take steps to curtail the commercial sexual exploitation of children. Most of those traded are female.

Court Gives Ex-Comfort Women Symbolic Victory

By Paul Rodgers ● Crime & Law ● December 7, 2001

Though Japan has never apologized for using sex slaves for the Imperial Army, an international court has found the late emperor and generals guilty of crimes against humanity. President Bush has refused to support the comfort women’s call for justice.