poverty Archives – Page 11 of 12

Azerbaijan Women Led Revolt, Now Pushed Out

By Yigal Schleifer ● Employment ● October 30, 2005

In a former Soviet republic, members of a small women’s movement express little hope of free and fair parliamentary elections on Nov. 6. Until the country becomes more democratic, they say, the nation will continue to marginalize women.

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Menopause Studies Scramble for Funds

By Molly Ginty ● Arts & Culture ● August 12, 2005

A growing number of women who once took hormone therapy are now taking black cohosh and eating soy foods to treat menopause. Major studies of the two therapies, however, are scrambling for needed funds.

Alice Fletcher Summers with Nez Perce

By Louise Bernikow ● Arts & Culture ● June 25, 2003

Police May Add Own Violence When Called to Homes

By Luchina Fisher ● Crime & Law ● June 5, 2003

More aggressive police response to domestic violence is not necessarily the cure for cases involving women of color, according to participants at a recent forum. They called for the development of community-based solutions and stronger legal protections.

Wal-Mart Execs’ Testimony Could Help Sex Bias Suit

By Womens Enews Staff ● Commentary ● May 1, 2003

The sex bias claims by a group of Wal-Mart employees may be strengthened by recent pre-trial testimony of Wal-Mart executives. Meanwhile, the group awaits a decision whether their case will become the largest civil rights class action in history.

In War-Riddled Congo, Militias Rape with Impunity

By Tiare Rath ● Arts & Culture ● April 27, 2003

As the five-year conflict rages on in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, women and girls continue to be sexually assaulted by members of the many warring militias, the majority of whom are infected with HIV/AIDS.

Men Must Join Women to End Violence against Women

By Don McPherson ● Arts & Culture ● February 26, 2003

Men must get involved in the fight against violence against women, this author argues. He should know. A former National Football Leaguer, Don McPherson has spent years speaking out for non-violence.

Christian Right Cozies Up to Islamic States

By no-author ● Arts & Culture ● June 22, 2002

Campaign Is On for Female Presidential Candidates

By Beth J. Harpaz ● Arts & Culture ● June 2, 2002

As politicians look to the 2004 presidential campaign, many women are beginning to wonder why they don’t see someone like themselves jockeying for position. Their absence could change, however, if the public perceives female candidacies as normal.

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.