Real News About Women
World Pulse has these wonderful, inspiring links to news about women in the spirit of Mother’s Day:
Argentina: Mothers Mark 30 Years (BBC News)
Many families are still waiting for answers about their loved ones.
Zimbabwe: Women Protesters Demand Power to the People (ZimOnline)
“The government should be able to give us power by 2008. People are tired of living in darkness but at the same time being forced to pay high ZESA tariffs.” — Jenni Williams, spokesperson for Women of Zimbabwe Arise
Japan: Gender Biased Divorce Law Under Review (IPS)
“Laws take precedence over the happiness of women and children.” — Yoko Sakamoto, editor of M-Net, an Internet publication dedicated to gender issues
Mexico: Journalist Lydia Cacho Risks Life to Expose Child Sex Rings (El Tecolote)
“I don’t want revenge. I want accountability and transparency.”
South Africa: Activists Launch New AIDS Plan (Voice of America)
“I know about your commitment. With all of this partnership mobilization that we have I am sure we are going to be unstoppable.” — Deputy-President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
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