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Female genital mutilation: time for a prosecution

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:30:13 -0500

Female genital mutilation: time for a prosecution

The Right to Play or Creeping Sharia? FIFA Overturns its Headscarf Ban

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 07:33:52 -0400

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FIFA has overturned its headscarf ban, enforced since 2007, on women playing soccer with their heads covered.

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EU unveils anti-human trafficking plan - Press TV News

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:03:35 -0400

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Automatically uploaded video [VIDEO] EU unveils anti-human trafficking plan Tue Jun 19, 2012 11:35PM Url: “http://www.presstv.ir/detail/247043.html” #presstv…

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The Virtual Maternity Clinic: A teaching and learning innovation for midwifery education

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:00:50 -0400

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“The VMC was developed using software including LiveSim and Adobe Flash, comprising of four video scenarios of women in early pregnancy…being interviewed by their midwife; and independent learning activities…[it] provided a safe haven for students to observe and learn more about the role of the midwife, in particular on how to conduct interviews with women and performance of health assessments delivered in a framework of woman-centred care.”

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President of Muslims for Progressive Values Tells How Acceptance and Diversity Honors Women's Rights

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:36:57 -0400

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WCA announces musician, sing-writer, mother and President of Muslims for Progressive Values, Ani Zonneveld, is speaking to Honoring Women’s Rights conference.

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60 Personal Mantras That Inspire the Courage to Overcome Fear and Change Your Life | Happy Black Woman

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:31:45 -0400

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A personal mantra is a positive phrase or affirmative statement that you say to yourself for the purpose of motivation or encouragement. This could be your favorite quote, proverb, spiritual truth or religious saying that motivates and inspires you to be your best self. Today I wanted to share a few (okay, a lot) of the ones that HBW readers have so generously posted here on the blog as we have taken the challenge to reset our lives as an online community. Enjoy and be inspired!

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CareMonkey

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:15:49 -0400

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CareMonkey - the social health & safety app for families. Share information with people you trust to care for your loved ones.

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Women in Islam | Islam A Closer Look

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 16:16:44 -0400

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To appreciate how far the treatment of Muslim women today is from the Islamic norm, we need to understand the situation of women in 7th century Arabia.

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Leaving Abuse Behind

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 15:55:18 -0400

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Donna Ferrato has been documenting domestic abuse for 30 years and hopes that her latest campaign, “I Am Unbeatable,” will be the last chapter.

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aBeanStalk

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:33:14 -0400

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Built on a foundation of community involvement, parent engagement and entrepreneurship, aBeanstalk consists of a group of motivated individuals seeking to make a positive impact in their community.

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Video: Domestic Violence PSA: How To Look Your Best The Morning After!

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 22:16:00 -0400

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http://www.refuge.org.uk/lauren...

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Letting Go and Starting Over When It's Hard | Tiny Buddha

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:48:17 -0400

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When you take the time to really know yourself—know your values, know your beliefs, know what is important to you—you can make the right choice, even when it’s hard.

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Summer Fun: Islamic Swimwear

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:39:01 -0400

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Islamic swimwear makes it possible for active Muslim women to participate in water sports. … The goal of the “Islamic swimwear” industry is to help and encourage more Muslim women to become physically active.

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Women and property: some insights from African history

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:00:31 -0400

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Numerous examples show how resilient and innovative African women reacted when faced with patriarchal hegemony…

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Five Reasons Why Michigan’s Anti-Abortion Bill Is The Nation’s Worst (UPDATED)

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:49:24 -0400

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The Michigan House has passed HB 5711, the nation’s most restrictive anti-abortion bill that combines some of the worst attacks on women’s access to abortion care into one bill.

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Empress Chronicle | Empress Style!

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 11:44:23 -0400

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Empress Style! starts here.

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Let's stand our ground for this sista. If Zimmerman can, so can she!

Thu, 03 May 2012 18:12:46 -0400

Let's stand our ground for this sista. If Zimmerman can, so can she!:

‘Stand your ground’ denied in domestic violence case

Marissa Alexander, a 31-year-old mother of three, is facing a mandatory 20 years behind bars. She had pinned her hopes for freedom on a motion for a new trial; that motion was denied Thursday in a Florida courtroom.

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