Tag Archives: women

Pakistani Women and Democracy (Part II)

What are the prospects for democracy in Pakistan after Benazir Bhutto’s assassination?

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Pakistani Women and Democracy (Part I)

How have Pakistani women created a movement for democracy?

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The Daily Power of Women in Peace Building

How can women help in the peace-building process of a country?

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Tunisia as an Arab Women’s Rights Leader (Part II)

Is Tunisia setting the bar for Arab women’s rights in the 21st century?

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Tunisia as an Arab Women’s Rights Leader (Part I)

How does the North African country of Tunisia offer a different take on women’s rights?

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Musharraf’s Rape Cover-Up

How did notions of tribal loyalty and Pakistan’s military might come into conflict over the rape of Shazia Khalid?

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Women and the Birth of Islam

How were women instrumental to Islam’s development into a major world religion?

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Dateline Burkina Faso: Girls’ Camp (Part II)

What social and cultural factors made planning a girls’ camp in Burkina Faso both challenging and rewarding?

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Dateline Burkina Faso: Girls’ Camp (Part I)

What challenges did Peace Corp volunteer Nathalie Boittin face in organizing a camp for girls in Burkina Faso?

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Visiting the Women of Afghanistan

Has the welfare of women in Afghanistan improved substantially in the five years since the fall of the Taliban?

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