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Category Archives: Women’s Issues
AFFW Joins the Women’s Funding Network to Fight Modern-day Slavery
January 11th marked annual National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. It is estimated that 12.3 million adults and children worldwide, at any time, are forced against their will into labor and sexual servitude. Of those, 56 percent are women and girls. … Continue reading
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Madison’s Cyber Crime Watch
The expanding reach of technology has allowed bullies to extend their boundaries of ridicule, from playgrounds and locker rooms to cell phones and social media sites. Now Dane County law enforcement is developing new techniques to fight online harassment. Coined … Continue reading
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From sea to shining sea
By: Michelle Gary I consider myself a reluctant adventurer. I enjoy experiencing new things but tend to have a difficult time starting. The first step is always the hardest. You see I’m a planner and a worrier; not a good … Continue reading
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Driving Into History: Alice Ramsey’s Cross-Country Adventure
By: Michelle Gary Alice Ramsey is not a household name. In fact, her feat of being the first woman to ever drive an automobile across the United States does not seem remarkable until it is framed by time. In the … Continue reading
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Making Women Count in Wisconsin Politics
By: Jennifer Seeker Conroy Women make up more than half of the population of Wisconsin, yet they are vastly underrepresented in nearly all levels of government. Wisconsin does have some highlights in the history of women in politics, but there … Continue reading
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International Women’s Day Highlights Contributions, Challenges of Women
By: Jennifer Seeker Conroy Women are an increasingly powerful force worldwide, but they still face inequalities. March 8th is International Women’s Day, a time for women around the globe to celebrate achievements and draw attention to disparities. International Women’s day … Continue reading
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