women's rights

McCain opposes equal pay for women

admin_huliq — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:11:52 -0500

Republican Senator John McCain, campaigning through poverty-stricken cities and towns, said he opposes a Senate bill that seeks equal pay for women because it would lead to more lawsuits.

Bush Pays Tribute to Prominent Women

seher — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:28:58 -0500

President Bush presided at a White House ceremony Monday honoring women around the world who are fighting for freedom.

UN Launches New Campaign to End Violence Against Women

seher — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:52:21 -0600

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has launched a multi-year campaign to end violence against women and girls. From U.N. headquarters in New York, VOA's Margaret Besheer has more.

UN Launches Internet Campaign on Ending Violence Against Women

Dinka — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:16:00 -0600

The U.N. Development Fund for Women has launched a new advocacy campaign to end violence against women. The fund has recruited Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman to help promote the campaign, which is an internet-based initiative that asks people to sign a "virtual book" that promotes women's rights.

Female Academic Performance Lies in Gender Balance

harminka — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:53:34 -0500

Have you ever felt outnumbered? Like there are just not that many people like you around? We’ve all felt outnumbered in one situation or another and walking into a situation in which you sense the possibility of being ostracized or isolated can be quite threatening.

UNESCO chief condemns murder of two female Afghan journalists

Dinka — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:12:49 -0500

The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has condemned the brutal murder of two prominent female journalists in Afghanistan.

Rice crosses women's rights and culture in Middle East

Dinka — Thu, 31 May 2007 09:52:19 -0500

Condoleezza Rice said Thursday at a conference on women's peace efforts in the region that democracy in the Middle East will not flourish until women gain greater rights and roles.

Scholars Examine Status of Women in Middle East

Dinka — Wed, 23 May 2007 13:22:32 -0500

The status of women in the Middle East was the focus of a conference held at the Baker Institute at Rice University in Houston Tuesday. Several panels including a total of 20 scholarly experts discussed such issues as education, politics, marriage, sexuality and reproductive health at the day-long event.

Human Rights Watch Criticizes Iran for Convicting Women's Rights Activists

Dinka — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:51:57 -0500

A U.S.-based human rights group has criticized Iran for imposing lengthy jail sentences on six women activists. In a statement Thursday, Human Rights Watch is appealing to the head of Iran's judiciary, Ayatollah Mahmud Hashemi Shahrudi to immediately overturn the convictions and in the group's words, "end the persecution of all such human rights defenders."

Rights Group Concerned About Iranian Women Journalists

Dinka — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:55:09 -0500

A prominent international media rights group says Iran has launched a crackdown on women journalists. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) says two journalists -- Mahbubeh Hosseinzadeh and Nahid Keshavarz -- have been arrested and held for nearly two weeks after covering a demonstration calling for the repeal of laws that discriminate against women.

Two Iranian Women's Rights Advocates Remain In Jail

Dinka — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:22:40 -0500

Iran Under Fire for Crackdown on Women Activists

Dinka — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 12:19:43 -0600