The European Parliament is pushing for Uganda to decriminalized homosexuality after the murder of David Kato a month ago. David was a homosexual who fight against the passage of a bill in 2009 that criminalized homosexual acts. The European Parliament views this as being a human rights violation, and they want the Uganda government to … Read more
See this short clip aobut this new show — it’s unique and bold; and it raises the issue of the leadership of men in ending abuse–who wants to take on a discussion about this? TV Show
http://www.theworld.org/how-we-got-here-podcast/ Professor Russell on Egyptian Women–NPR–this interview took place before Mubarak resigned, but just got posted.
Although this happened 5 days ago, some of you would perhaps like to read the statement CBS posted regarding the attack on Lara Logan. What happened to her is extremely unfortunate to say the least. I find it very encouraging that she was rescued by a group of women, in addition to the 20 some … Read more
Women’s shelters in Afghanistan are run by foreign and Afghan charities, but the government is planning to take control of them. When the government takes control of them women will be required to have medical examinations monthly, they will have to wear headscarfs at all times, they cannot leave the grounds of the safe house … Read more
This is an email from Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. She announces once again that the House is voting to end Title X funding and cut off women from “their only source of primary care.” She goes on to explain how this act would impact millions of women, and leave them … Read more
A movement against the Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy has been created, because he is being accused of paying for sex with an underage girl. Protests have developed in 60 towns and cities worldwide. The protests have been mainly women but also men have showed up in support. The movement views the Prime Ministers … Read more
A new distressing report from the National Center for Transgender Equality and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force details the physical, mental and emotional repercussions transgendered individuals face due to their “othered” status in the United States today. One of the most alarming statistics shows that the rate of suicide attemps among transgendered individuals … Read more
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSBJwsjakcg&feature=player_embedded This conflicts somewhat with activist Gamal Eid who tweeted that he has not seen gunfire, or that it has been in the air–so it depends where one is–and there may be a time lapse between these two reports. M Russell
This illuminating article from the Huffington Post sheds light on the bizarre push by members of the GOP to redefine rape , and details the history of governmental funding for the abortions that result from pregnancy by rape or incest. http://gawker.com/5749096/republicans-silent-on-rape-redefining-bill -fletcherc04