Syrian Women Learn to Mask Loss of Virginity

IWPR a week ago Region: Syrian Arab Republic

Cheap artificial hymen resolves social stigma in society that frowns on premarital sex. By an IWPR-trained reporter (SB No. 81, 04-Nov-09) Ever since she lost her virginity to a classmate from college, 27-year-old Ro... more

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Human rights group welcomes new Pakistani law for women protection

Zafar Iqbal 2 weeks ago Region: Pakistan

Report: Zafar Iqbal Islamabad, Thursday, November 05, 2009:  Press for Peace (PFP) has hailed the government of Pakistan for incorporating an important change in the criminal justice regulations in the country for... more

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Author Sees Self-Defense For Women As A Must For Survival

Jackie ONeal 3 weeks ago Region: New Jersey

 According to a National Institute of Justice report, "Full Report of the Prevalence , Incidence and Consequences of Violence Against Women" by Patricia Tjaden and Nancy Thoennes , based on survey results, women are s... more

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U.N. Can’t Account for Millions Sent to Afghan Election Board

ProPublica 3 weeks ago Region: Afghanistan

  Afghan employees from the Independent Election Commission load election materials into a truck to be sent to provinces on Oct. 22, 2009. Afghanistan's presidential rivals are reigniting their campaigns for a se... more

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Egyptian Blogger Orders Artificial Hymen By Mail: What He Received

Marwa Rakha 3 weeks ago Region: Egypt

When Radio Netherlands broadcasted an Arabic translation of the Artificial Virginity Hymen kit (Gigimo), when Youm7 newspaper announced that the product will be available on the Egyptian market for LE 83, when co... more

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Pregnancy and Prisons: Women's Health and Rights Behind Bars

Global Voices 3 weeks ago Region: United States

Do all pregnant women deserve equal human rights, or do pregnant women in prison forfeit those rights? There are a few questions that come to mind regarding a pregnant woman's right to live and to raise her child when she... more

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India's J & K Govt Introducing Domestic Violence Act to Curb Violence Against Women

Vijay Kumar a month ago Region: India

Srinagar, October 8 (Vijay Kumar) - J&K lone woman Minister for Social Welfare, Ms. Sakina Itoo stated on Thuresday that Jammu and Kashmir State Commission for Women has been empowered and given more teeth to curb the atro... more

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In Egypt, A Surprising New Import From China

Global Voices a month ago Region: Egypt

While bleeding on the wedding night is still the proof of the bride's honor in Egypt and Middle Eastern countries, Radio Netherlands broadcasted an Arabic translation of the Chinese advertisement of the Artificial Virginit... more

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How your body shape determines your chronic stress reactions

Anne Hart a month ago Region: California

Is your cortisol (fight or flight hormone) making you obese in only one area of your body--your abdomen? Your job or life at home could be perceived by your body as a chronic stressor without you even realizing it. Stress ... more

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War and Tribal Tradition Feed Sexual Violence Against Women

IWPR a month ago Region: Congo

Tribal customs and the legacy of conflict put women at risk of violence and abuse. By Heritier Maila in Lubumbashi (AR No 231, 1-Oct-09) Simone Maganga still feels deep shame when she recalls how, after her husband d... more

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