"Violence against women exists in every continent, every country and every culture, and Afghanistan makes no exception, but the problem here in Afghanistan is that most of the cases remain unreported due to the severe restrictions women face in seeking justice," he told Al Jazeera."Female victims
The Czech Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Afghanistan has financially supported an election training for Afghani women in the Logar province, the PRT spokesman told CTK yesterday.Puli Alam, Afghanistan, Aug 13 (CTK) - The Czech Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Afghanistan has finan
APWLD strongly supports Dame Carol Kidu, the only female Member of Parliament in Papua New Guinea (PNG), in her efforts to get three more women to serve in the PNG Parliament.Dame Carol Kidu has untiringly spearheaded efforts to bring more women into PNG's parliament.
Delegates of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) have re-elected the chiefs of their Youth and Wanita (women) wings, setting the pace for the party’s plenary meeting and elections next month.MIC Youth coordinator T. Mohan won the top post by a big majority while incumbent Wanita chief P.
The bill outlawing domestic violence passed by the National Assembly on Tuesday is a step in the right direction.
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Friday morning signed into law the Magna Carta for women in Malacañang.Republic Act 9710 prohibits discrimination against women and recognizes, promotes and protects their rights.
It’s monsoon season here and dawns often bring a sodden feeling and gray rain.But on August 4, when Mu Sochua arrived at the Phnom Penh courthouse, the air crackled with intensity.As the world knows by now, the Cambodian member of parliament and internationally-renowned leader in women’s rights w
A panel of 20 Papuan New Guinean (PNG) provincial governors has agreed to a national proposal to set aside Parliamentary seats for women candidates, reports Radio Australia.PNG's National Leaders Summit has agreed to one additional seat in each province for women to contest.
Angelina Muganza, has been elected President of the Rwandan Association of University Women's (RAUW) General Assembly.