International Women's Rights - Global Women's Rights
Around the world in nations big and small, the struggle to ensure women's rights is played out again and again with varying success. From the United Nation's international women's rights treaty to individual efforts taking place at the grassroots level, women are committed to equal access to self-determination, health, education, and leadership opportunities as men enjoy.
International Women's Day - Reflections on International Women's Day
Former UN-HABITAT administrator and founder of a free elementary school in the slums of Nairobi, Eugene Yakub reflects on the harsh realities facing females in many parts of the globe, and why International Women's Day is a much-needed celebration of women's lives.
Gifts That Give Back to Women - Socially Responsible Gifts
If you want to give a distinctive gift with special meaning, why not shop for gifts that give back to the women who produced them? These gifts 'give twice' by benefiting both seller and recipient. Often handmade by artisans who work within a women's collective, these socially conscious gifts provide financial support and economic independence...
Making Women's Issues a Priority in the UK - Government Equal…
In the UK, the Government Equalities Office exists as evidence of the government's commitment to women's issues and gender equality.
Sixty Years is Enough: One Woman's Dream for Peace in Korea
A look back at the Korean War and its lasting impact on a nation torn apart, and a look ahead to what it will take to achieve a united Korea.
UN Women and Ring the Bell Anti-Violence Campaign
The UN took a giant leap forward in promoting international women's rights with the creation of UN Women in July 2010, followed by a campaign to stop the violence against women and girls worldwide using something as simple and commonplace as a doorbell.