Celebrations are held worldwide for International Women’s Day which is growing in importance as evident in the Philippines where a ceremony will seek to set a record for largest human made female symbol
Women Voting Rights articles on Democracy Chronicles
Women in the 21st century have a larger political role to play if they continue to identify and dismantle the barriers in the way of their political equality. As over half the population of the planet is female, ensuring women voting rights is key for any democracy. The Nineteenth Amendment giving women the right to vote across the United States was ratified in 1920 but government elections are still dominated by men. Also see our articles on Feminism, Minority Voting Rights or LGBT voting.
Motherhood Story Competition: Pushing Borders of Motherhood!
The Forgotten Writer’s Motherhood Story Competition that is partnering with Being Feminist, pushing the borders of the classic meaning and image of motherhood.
VIDEO: Microloans Fight Poverty in Mexico
Charity is finding microloans fight poverty if administered correctly as technique invented in Bangladesh is being successfully deployed against poverty in Mexico
Facebook COO Leads Women Leadership Discussion
Women leadership in large corporations is painfully rare in United States while other countries have found ways to make it work, according to Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg
League of Women Helping Students Inside Albany
Students Inside Albany is push by NY League of Women Voters for civic education
Helping Women Succeed in State Government
Ensuring women succeed in state government is major area of opportunity for younger generation
Changing Africa: Women Leading the Way
Women have transformed economic and political life in changing Africa more than in other regions
Rise of Women Leaders Changing Latin America
Region is going to have more than a few women leaders changing Latin America with democracy
Saudi Women to Protest Limitations on December 28
Saudi women to protest limitations against ban on women driving cars through renewed disobedience
Sheroes of 16 Day Campaign: Women Human Rights Defenders
We are currently in the midst of the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign. The 16 Days Campaign begins on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25) and concludes on International Human Rights Day (December 10).