Storm Over "Gender" Word in Armenia
Conservatives thunder at term they say could “promote homosexuality”.
23 Aug 13
Women's rights
UN Concern About Prostitution In Cuba
Committee notes detention used to “re-educate” sex workers.
21 Aug 13
Bosnian Women Seek New Roles
Despite greater opportunities for women, old gender stereotypes remain strong.
9 Aug 13
Kyrgyzstan: Time To Talk About Sex
Government hopes to combat teen pregnancy through programme of sex education in schools.
9 Aug 13
Cuban Lawyers Highlight Domestic Violence
In first report to UN committee, legal-sector NGO says police choose not to act when cases are reported.
8 Aug 13
Tajik Marriage Reform Misfires
Impact felt most in cross-border marriages – not what was intended.
26 Jul 13
Azerbaijani Feminists Take on Official Sexism
Official who said women belong in the kitchen receives an inflatable sex doll as a present.
5 Jul 13
Female Candidates Claim Discrimination in Kenyan Elections
They say underhand tactics were used to discredit their campaigns.
17 May 13
Georgian Women Seek Fair Maternity Terms
Proposed changes ban arbitrary dismissal during maternity, but activists also want better pay and conditions.
7 May 13
Armenia's Male-Dominated Elections
Next month’s ballot for Yerevan city council will test how well a quota system for female candidates is working.
26 Apr 13
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