World News
May 30, 2012
Yemen: Saleh is gone, but Yemen women's struggle goes on
11 April 2012 - When Sara Ahmed joined a protest in November to demand the resignation of Yemen's president, she and the other women marched at the very front of the crowd. But no sooner had they set off through the capital than they were shepherded towards the back.
May 30, 2012
Sweden: Should we use gender-neutral pronouns instead of 'he' and 'she'?
12 April 2012 - Finding a way to balance inequality between men and women has long been on many countries' agendas, but Sweden has taken it to a new level: it has taken gender out of everyday language.
May 30, 2012
Bhutan: Female Danish Politicians Ready to Inspire Women of Bhutan
13 April 2012 - A female parliamentarian from Bhutan is 16 – 22 April visiting Denmark to meet with prominent female Danish politicians. The visit is part of the documentary film “Yes Madam Minister”.
May 30, 2012
United States: White Males Fading Among House Democrats
House Democrats will make history in the 2012 election, sending to Congress next January the first women and minority-majority party faction in U.S. history.
May 30, 2012
Korea: Odds and Ends from South Korea's General Election
Park Geun-hye, who has been the front-runner in 2012 polling for more than a year, gained enormous strength for engineering a turnaround in the image of the conservative party and its electoral victory on Wednesday.
May 30, 2012
Zimbabwe: VP Mujuru challenges women
13 April 2012 - Vice President Joice Mujuru says women should continue participating in the constitution making process to its finality to ensure that their rights and aspirations are guaranteed.
May 30, 2012
Mali : UN envoy speaks out against reported child soldier recruitment in northern Mali
The United Nations envoy for children and armed conflict today voiced grave concern over reports of recruitment of child soldiers by Tuareg rebels and Islamist militias in northern Mali, stressing that both groups have a responsibility to comply with their obl
May 30, 2012
Tanzania: Battle for EAC seats
15 April 2012 - A tough battle to the East African Legislative Assembly started officially here yesterday as the relatives of former prominent leaders fight to be elected to represent the country in the regional House on Tuesday.