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ZIMBABWE: Middle Class Women Have Needs Too

by Fungai Machirori

Zimbabwean writer Fungai Machirori makes the case that gender development isn't just for the poor. She challenges new UN Women executive director Michelle Bachelet to support leadership opportunities for women at all income levels. Read More »

"By nurturing positive examples of women in the developing world, we debunk negative stereotypes and give women and girls hope that they too may rise up one day to assume positions of authority."

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We have needs too!

Zimbabweby Fungai Machirori  |  January 25, 2011 at 5:40 AM

To the UN Women Executive Director, Michelle Bachelet, I am not rural. I am not illiterate. … Read More»

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Back to Basics

Guyanaby Merlin  |  January 24, 2011 at 8:26 AM

Dear Madam Bachelet … Read More»

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Post-conflict situation: An opportunity for women’s enlistment into national discourse or not?

Cameroonby zoneziwoh  |  January 23, 2011 at 1:38 PM

“Women cannot defeat patriarchy by using instruments, institutions and rules created by patriarchy. … Read More»

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Gender Equality

Ugandaby jayan  |  January 22, 2011 at 4:42 AM

Dear Michelle, Hope you are doing well. Am so glad to have this opportunity to speak on behalf of my fellow sisters in Uganda globally. … Read More»

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Thoughtful projects - to benfit communities

Maldivesby Amei  |  January 21, 2011 at 7:10 PM

Dear Michelle Bachelet, … Read More»

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Some simple suggestions to tackle violence against women and children

Guyanaby Merlin  |  January 21, 2011 at 6:13 PM

While it is important to have proper legislation in place, I find some simple and innovative actions quite effective. … Read More»

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The girl empowerment issue.

Nigeriaby Adepeju Ogunbote  |  January 20, 2011 at 7:07 AM

THE GIRL EMPOWERMENT ISSUE Dear Michelle Bachelet, UN Women Executive Director, … Read More»

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Put local women's groups at the center of UN Women, Ms. Bachelet

United Statesby HowMatters  |  January 19, 2011 at 3:10 PM

19 January 2010 Michelle Bachelet Executive Director UN Women Dear Ms. Bachelet, … Read More»

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CAMBODIA: Girls Discarded Like Soiled Linen

by Sarvina Kang

Cambodian student Sarvina Kang urges the newly formed UN Women agency to address root causes of sex trafficking in her country. Read More »

"The idea that girls and women are disposable commodities still prevails in Cambodian society."

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