Hajib backlash in Iran to support women and activist

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:43:42 -0600

Hey check out this article in the LA Times about an activist in Iran who as a result is supporting women in Iran. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/babylonbeyond/2009/12/iran-attempt-at-hijab-humiliation-sparks-global-backlash-against-tehran-authorities-.html

Make the United Nations more effective in realizing women’s rights

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:15:40 -0600

The United Nations is a galvanizing force in setting new international standards and commitments to protect and promote women’s human rights especially those at risk of violence, or facing poverty. But the UN’s capacity to support national implementation of these international agreements is woefully underfunded and inadequate. This has limited the potential for women around the world to fully enjoy their rights in practice. The four small UN agencies exclusively dedicated to women’s issues lack the necessary status, funding and country presence to enable the wider UN system and national authorities to fully implement their obligations. Other, larger UN agencies, sometimes can make a difference, but advancing women’s human rights and gender equality is usually a small part of their mandate. And none of these agencies are adequately supporting the important work of women’s human rights defenders. Take Action: http://www.amnesty.org/en/appeals-for-action/make-united-nations-more-effective-realizing-women%E2%80%99s-rights

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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:50:03 -0600

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Hajib backlash in Iran to support women and activist

Make the United Nations more effective in realizing women’s rights

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