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Poet Explores Effect of a Nation's Sudden Change

Sat, 07/23/2011 - 9:09pm


(WOMENSENEWS)--We kept only the keys,

letters, and photos--

everything else stayed behind

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Military's Gay Ban Ends; Saudis Jail Omani Drivers

Sat, 07/23/2011 - 2:18am

(WOMENSENEWS)--

Cheers

President Barack Obama formally repealed the ban on gays serving openly in the military, reported The Associated Press. Obama signed a certification ending the 17-year-old "don't ask, don't tell" policy on July 22, said administration officials.

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At 14%, Zambia's Political Women Stir Controversy

Wed, 07/20/2011 - 4:25pm

LUSAKA, Zambia (WOMENSENEWS)–Ruth Zozi, 47, dreams of becoming a member of parliament.

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Nigerian Sex Workers Press for Decriminalization

Tue, 07/19/2011 - 10:11am


LAGOS, Nigeria (WOMENSENEWS)--Patricia Okana, in her early 30s, is a commercial sex worker.

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Gender Violence Now a 'Public Matter' in Brazil

Tue, 06/28/2011 - 9:00pm


RECIFE, Brazil (WOMENSENEWS)--Monica, 22, got married at age 21, but has already divorced her husband.

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Liberia Tackles Sexual Violence Head On

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 1:07pm


MONROVIA, Liberia (WOMENSENEWS)--Korlu, a young mother of two, lives on the outskirts of Monrovia, the capital here.

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Kansas Abortion Battles: New Clinic, New Anti-Regs

Thu, 06/23/2011 - 9:44pm

(WOMENSENEWS)--

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Categories: Feminine Wisdom