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Author Archives: Michelle Gary
Stalking Made Easy With a New App
Dowell, Andrew, “Tracking Women: Now There’s Not An App For That,” The Wall Street Journal, March 31, 2011, http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2012/03/31/tracking-women-now-theres-not-an-app-for-that/?blog_id=100&post_id=24191 Human trafficking is a growing international problem and stalking continues to be a threat to the safety of women and girls. … Continue reading
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Pay Inequity Continues for Women
Popkey, Dan, “In Gov. Butch Otter’s Cabinet, Women Make Less Money Than Men,” Idaho Statesman, March 18, 2012, http://www.idahostatesman.com/2012/03/18/2040540/in-otters-cabinet-women-make-less.html In Idaho, women make less than their male counterparts in the current Governor’s cabinet. There are many explanations given, however, this … Continue reading
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Pakistan’s President Signs National Commission on Status of Women Bill 2012
Associated Press of Pakistan, “President signs National Commission on Status of Women Bill 2012,” Business Recorder, March 8, 2012, http://www.brecorder.com/top-news/1-front-top-news/48809-president-signs-national-commission-on-status-of-women-bill-2012.html The rights of women in Pakistan was recognized on International Day for Women as President Asif Ali Zardari signed a … Continue reading
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Women Receive Recognition and Funds for Inspiring Work
Jara-Puyod, Mariecar, “Inspiring women achievers aiming to empower others get firm’s fund boost,” The Gulf Today (United Arab Emirates), March 10, 2012, http://gulftoday.ae/portal/55cb753f-4b21-492b-9ea8-66f3e621fcf6.aspx#.T1ugliVQzSU.email The Dubai-based Kraft Philadelphia-Middle East and Africa marked International Women’s Day by recognizing women who are making … Continue reading
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A Recap of Victories for Women around the world
Ahn, Christine, “Much to Celebrate ,” Women’s Media Center,” March 8, 2012, http://www.womensmediacenter.com/feature/entry/much-to-celebrate#.T1ueTvXeLSY.email International Women’s Day is every March. This year, author Christine Ahn marks the day by making sure everyone can celebrate the victories women made around the world.
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The Ripple Effect of Women Making a Difference
Dr. Linda Jones, “Where are the women who will change the world?”, The Chronicle Herald (Canada), March 8, 2012, http://thechronicleherald.ca/opinion/71257-where-are-women-who-will-change-world#.T1olvwUi9Nk.email Read where Dr. Linda Jones, the director of the International Centre for Women’s Leadership at Coady International Institute, St. Francis … Continue reading
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Narrowing Gender Gaps for Asian Women Still a Challenge
Dr. Noeleen Heyzer, “Asian women: Same countries, different worlds,” The Bangladesh Daily Star, March 8, 2012, http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=225368 Dr. Noeleen Heyzer led the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) for 14 years. This article offers her insights into the ongoing … Continue reading
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Gender Inequity in Leadership Positions Not Explained by Metaphors
Ryan, Michelle, “A slippery slope for women,” The Sydney Morning Herald, March 8, 2012, http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/a-slippery-slope-for-women-20120307-1ukeo.html The glass ceiling and the glass cliff are two terms used to describe the challenges facing women as they seek leadership positions. However, these descriptions … Continue reading
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As Western Soldiers Leave, Women Could Face Increased Violence
Wyatt, Caroline, “What future for Afghan woman jailed for being raped ?” BBC News, Kabul, January 14, 2012, http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-16543036 International involvement in military operations had an unintended consequence of revealing the status of women’s rights and what goes on behind closed doors … Continue reading
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Role of Israeli Women Debated
Bronner, Ethan and Isabel Kershner, ” In Israel, a political and religious controversy over women debated,”The (Honolulu) Star Advertiser, January 15, 2012, http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/nyt/20120115_In_Israel_a_political_and_religious_controversy_over_the_role_of_women.html Recent media reports highlight the differing views of the role of women in Israeli society. Certain religious … Continue reading
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