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A message for women professionals on International Women’s Day

March 7, 2019 admin Featured, International Women's Day, Living, Women

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 06:50:24 +0000

It’s International Women’s Day on March 8, 2019, with an international theme of #balanceforbetter, and Neelam Sahota, CEO of not-for-profit DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society, knows firsthand what it takes for women professionals, especially those from immigrant backgrounds, to take their equal place at the table. For starters, it takes planning and confidence — and a […]

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Senatorial bets want empowerment, protection of women in gov’t, overseas

March 7, 2019 admin abuse, equality, gender, Latest News Stories, local news, march, Nation, national news, news, Philippine news updates, rights, Women, women's month, Women’s Day

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 05:12:39 +0000

Senatorial aspirants expressed their support for women in their fight against abuse and inequality on International Women’s Day.

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Grand imam of Egypt’s Al-Azhar calls polygamy an ‘injustice’

March 2, 2019 admin al-azhar, Egypt, grand imam, Injustice, Islam, koran, Latest News Stories, Muslims, news, polygamy, sheikh ahmen al-tayeb, Women, World

Credit to Author: cbibe| Date: Sat, 02 Mar 2019 23:55:09 +0000

The grand imam of Egypt’s famed Al-Azhar institution, Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb, has described polygamy as an “injustice” for women.

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Women say New York agency let sex harassment go on for years

March 1, 2019 admin chad dominie, Latest News Stories, Sexual harassment, Women, World

Credit to Author: Dennis Maliwanag| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2019 23:12:45 +0000

One woman says a male co-worker at her state job grabbed her head and forced it between his legs. Another woman says the same man exposed his penis to her while she worked in her cubicle.

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Instagram Is a New Frontier In Women’s Life Writing

February 28, 2019 admin activism, feminism, instagram, life writing, riot grrrl, scrapbooks, social media, Women, Zines

Credit to Author: freya marshall payne| Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2019 19:03:54 +0000

You could say that the fastest growing social media network is the logical conclusion of everything from 16th-century letters to DIY zines.

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Trump sets up abortion obstacles, barring clinic referrals

February 22, 2019 admin abortion, clinics, Donald Trump, Latest News Stories, Women, World

Credit to Author: Dennis Maliwanag| Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:54:19 +0000

The Trump administration on Friday set up new obstacles for women seeking abortions, barring taxpayer-funded family planning clinics from making abortion referrals. The new policy is certain to be challenged in court.

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Biz groups warn longer maternity leave might push employers to prefer men

February 22, 2019 admin Business, gender, Headlines, Latest News Stories, law, maternity leave, Nation, Women

Credit to Author: lalos| Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 23:15:44 +0000

Is the Expanded Maternity Leave Act good for women but bad for business?

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My Abortion Was the Most Positive Experience I Had With Canadian Health Care

February 22, 2019 admin abortion, abortion pill, Canada, health care, Mifegymiso, Pregnancy, reproductive health, Views My Own, Women, Yukon

Credit to Author: Amy Kenny| Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 18:05:24 +0000

I had expected the procedure to be fraught with difficulty, given the experiences of many women. I proved to be the exception.

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Angara: Law on expanded maternity leave proves PH is best country for women

February 22, 2019 admin children, expanded maternity leave law, Sonny Angara, Uncategorized, Women, women's rights

Credit to Author: Dennis Maliwanag| Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 09:20:54 +0000

Senator Sonny Angara lauded on Friday the enactment of expanded maternity leave into law, saying it proves that the Philippines is the best country to champion women’s rights.

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Expanded Maternity Leave Act: ‘A victory for women, families’

February 21, 2019 admin baby, Bello, birth, dole, duterte, expanded maternity leave act, Filipinos, Headlines, Hontiveros, Latest News Stories, Leave, maternity, medialdea, mothers, Nation, Women, workers

Credit to Author: lalos| Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2019 23:28:18 +0000

Women’s rights advocates and workers’ groups hailed a new law that almost doubled the number of days for maternity leave as a major victory for families that would greatly benefit mothers and their babies, and ensure a future generation of healthy and productive Filipinos.

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