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Submitted by kspiering on Tue, 03/08/2011 - 11:12am
There are women all over this world choosing to stand up and fight for basic rights and taking the opportunity to be heard. 14 years ago was the first recognized Million Woman March in Philadelphia for racial equality. Tomorrow in Cairo the Million Woman March will be held to unify the people of Egypt in support of an equal voice in creating amendments to their constitution.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/07/cairo-million-woman-march-called-for
Submitted by kspiering on Fri, 02/18/2011 - 5:15pm
Karman believes in peaceful methods and refuses to engage in violence. On her office wall are pictures of Martin Luther King, Gandhi, and Nelson Mandela. Protesting every Tuesday since 2007 her voice is consistent, as is her following. Her call for change echoes in the voice of people demanding the ousting of President Saleh of Yemen. Saleh, who is known for ignoring demands for human rights and the right to human dignity, corrupt politics and grandiose promises. Karmen, an...
Submitted by kspiering on Sun, 02/13/2011 - 10:44pm
"Her primary "weapon" of choice was Facebook.
She was determined to seize the moment as Tunisia showed the Arab World that it was possible for a popular uprising to defeat a dictator. Her primary 'weapon' of choice was Facebook. She was angry that no one wanted to do anything.
Continue reading on Examiner.com: Meet Asmaa Mahfouz: the woman who organized Egypt's historic demonstrations - National Foreign Policy | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/foreign-policy-in-national/meet-asmaa-mahfouuz-the-...
Submitted by kspiering on Sun, 02/13/2011 - 9:56pm
“We want a country that respects women,”
Italian women have had enough and are taking it to the streets. After years of feeling that they have to cater to men and to the fundamental ideals deeply imbedded in their culture that their ‘best use’ is to marry and have children they are fed-up. For many Italian women the climb to success can often translate into knowing the right man in power. Often times appealing to his affection. This has been an acceptable means for Prime Minister Silvio...
Submitted by kspiering on Sat, 01/22/2011 - 9:56am
By Michelle Peirano
Diana Ruiz was a mother at 16, struggled with drugs and alcohol and was a victim of domestic violence. Now, in her forties, she is promoting women's leadership and trying to help young women overcome the obstacles they face.For women to form a successful professional community they have to move away from the practice of indirect aggression, Ruiz said. It is common for women to sabotage each other professionally and she thinks it is important that women learn to respect each other and...