Amnesty International Says Executions Up In Middle East, Fueling Global Increase

 19th round of negotiations to be held in Geneva

 Syria authorities target children, says UN rights chief

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Opening ceremony of “Equality Frontline”

On May 22nd, at 6 p.m. will be held the opening ceremony of “Equality Frontline” – the public relation center for all, who is involved in promotion of gender equality in Georgia

“Young women Peace award in the Caucasus”

First winners of “Young women Peace award in the Caucasus” have been announced

Presentation about the joint project

On the 10th of April, in Radisson Hotel, Women’s Information Center with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) holds a presentation about the joint project: “Information-Education Campaign (IEC) on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Marneuli and Mestia

Un Women Cross-regional Programme "Women Connect Across Conflicts

Un Women Cross-regional Programme "Women Connect Across Conflicts: Building Accountability for Implementation of UN SCR 1325, 1820, 1888, 1889"

UN Women: Coordinator of the inter-agency council implementing measures to eliminate domestic violence in Georgia

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Father and son busted on charges of running multimillion-dollar sex ring

The women earned $200 to $500 per customer, but were given only enough money a night for food and essentials and were forced to turn all their earnings over to the Georges

Court convicts 4 Israelis of heading international human trafficking ring

Ringleaders forced hundreds of Russian, Ukrainian, Moldovan, Belorussian, and Uzbek women into prostitution in an operation that reached as far as England, Belgium, and Cyprus

In Spain, Women Enslaved by a Boom in Brothel Tourism

There is little reliable data on the subject. The State Department’s 2010 report on trafficking said that 200,000 to 400,000 women worked in prostitution in Spain. The report said that 90 percent were trafficked

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Virginity institute – a big question mark for all Georgian girls and question-exclamation mark for all Georgian boys

Life is not a movie or shelter of female dreams

Life is not a movie – we hear it often and don’t want to believe what we know for a long time.

First winners of “Young women Peace award in the Caucasus” have been announced

On April 30th, in Tbilisi was held inauguration ceremony inspired by Anahit Bayandur “Young Women – peace builder in the Caucasus” for the first time

Feminization of migration – natural phenomenon, tragedy or the only solution

Migratio –means in Latin displacement or resettlement for a certain period of time.

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Power to Asia’s Women

According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2011, rising prosperity has narrowed gender inequality in many countries

At UN, indigenous women seek violence statistics

Indigenous women around the world suffer disproportionately from gender-related violence and a lack of hard numbers has allowed governments to ignore the problem

Paternalism hinders family planning scheme

In the Balinese paternalistic culture, giving birth to male heirs is considered a woman’s respon-sibility.

Africa’s Two Female Presidents Join Forces for Women

The only two female heads of state in Africa, have just committed to using their positions to improve the lives of women across the continent

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Police protect Tbilisi gay pride parade from Orthodox Christian activists

The gay pride parade in Rustaveli Avenue was sanctioned by the city authorities, which ended in a brawl between participants and members of the Union of Orthodox Parents.

Georgian capital Tbilisi hit by floods - five dead

At least five people have been killed and dozens hurt after a river burst its banks in the Georgian capital Tbilisi, flooding parts of the city centre.

New UN-backed report calls for action to prevent millions of preterm births

The report points out that more than one million preterm babies die shortly after birth, while countless others suffer some type of lifelong physical, neurological, or educational disability

Husbands can have sex with DEAD wives up to six hours after their death

Outrage as Egypt plans 'farewell intercourse law' so husbands can have sex with DEAD wives up to six hours after their death.

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Georgia: TV Show that Explores “Women’s Logic” Sparks Debate On Women’s Rights

The activists say that the show and similar content in Georgian media only promote denigrating stereotypes about women, and damage any chance for gender equality

Legislative initiative on domestic violence

Domestic violence becomes a criminal offense. Regarding this amendment changes will be made in the Criminal Code of Georgia.

Roundtable on IDPs Women’s Participation and Inclusive Governance in Georgia

Women’s Political Resource Center and students from the Master Programme at Columbia University invited to a roundtable on “IDPs Women’s Participation and Inclusive Governance in Georgia”

"We will be back"

"We will be back" - this is the subject of the book, which tells the tragic history of 27 internally displaced women

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Has feminism arrived in Georgia?

In Russia, the feminist punk band Pussy Riot has provoked the authorities by performing in a Moscow cathedral

Patriarch prayed for his godchildren

Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia ll is already the godfather of 10,400 children. 565 more babies will become the Patriarch’s godchildren today

In Azerbaijan, Brides Too Young To Marry Are Marrying Anyway

Young brides remain an appealing commodity, with many parents willingly pulling their female children out of school in order to marry them off at an age when they will be highly sought after

New Poll: Economic Crisis Still Affects Majority of Americans, Impact on Women Especially Severe

Survey Finds Support for Stronger Government Role in Job Creation, Concern that Deficit Cuts Will Harm Families and Children

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 Assessment of Civil Society Organizations Working on Women's and Gender Issues in Georgia

 The Map of Activities of NGOs Fighting Against Domestic Violence (Mapping)

 Public attitudes in Georgia (In English)

 Public attitudes in Georgia

 Permanent Provision of the Election Administration Commission on the Gender Equality Issues

 Changes in the Organic Law of Georgia on Political Unions of Citizens

 Implementation of the UNSCR 1325 national action plan of Georgia for 2012-2015

 Amendments in the Law of Georgia on "internally displaced persons"

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Non-Hispanic white births the minority in US

Children from racial and ethnic minorities now account for more than half the births in the US, according to the latest US census

The Woman's Alternative: Tired feminist or helpless parasite?

From the archive, 16 May 1929: Man has been only too ready to allow feminist doctrines to work out to his own advantage

Nigerian Kano divorcees marry in mass ceremony

The organisers say the day of the first wedding was selected to coincide with this year's anniversary of the UN's International Day of Families

Lagging at school, the butt of cruel jokes: are males the new Second Sex?

They work longer hours, face economic insecurity and suffer worse health. Now their feckless ways are lampooned in the media. A controversial new book argues that men increasingly face...

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Cannes Film Festival jury denies 'sexism' claim

Critics have complained that all 22 films in the contest have been directed by men, many past winners of the award

Aishwarya Rai's post-baby body forces India to confront its attitude to women

The former Miss World is due to appear at the Cannes festival as a debate about her weight rages in her home country

Men of the Cannes film festival, keep defending those masculine values

Women may adorn the awards ceremony and prettify the posters, but, mon dieu, don't let them behind the camera

W is for women

From Lilian Baylis to Caryl Churchill, women have made modern British theatre what it is. And though things still aren't equal, that's a fact worth celebrating

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 Georgia: For IDPs, Orthodox Easter Reinforces Pain of Separation

 Koba Subeliani Met With CoE Representatives

 Consultative meeting with IDP families in the municipality of Rustavi

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Argentina Gender Rights Law: A New World Standard

Argentina now leads the world in transgender rights after giving people the freedom to change their legal and physical gender identity

The Desperate Artwives explore the art of balancing work and family

It's not easy to restart an artistic career after having children, but a new online project offers support for those who do

Islamists Stall Gender Equality Bill

The fate of a gender equality bill pending in Indonesia’s parliament and aligned with the United Nations convention on the elimination of all forms discrimination against women (CEDAW) has become uncertain

A little less male, pale and stale as Scots elect more women councillors

An analysis of Thursday's Scottish council results finds that nearly 25% of new councillors are women, a record level. But is it enough, ask gender equality campaigners?

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