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Short story: The Matatu Ride

by The Afrika way | February 17, 2009 at 7:36 AM | PulseWire Community Updates

She boarded the 'matatu' as usual. It is seven in the morning. It was a normal routine. She had to be in class by eight. … Read More»

The pain in her eyes

by murekio | February 13, 2009 at 1:14 AM

The first time I saw her and her son was at the hospital next door to my office where I had gone to do some photography. … Read More»

SHORT STORY: THE EAGLE

by Ebuntemi | February 11, 2009 at 12:36 AM | PulseWire Community Updates

Brief Note: I got the inspiration to write this story after watching an interview about a young girl who was to be married off at age 14; she wanted to be a doctor. … Read More»

Rural Women in Azerbaijan: fighting family poverty and domestic violence

by konulagayeva | February 6, 2009 at 1:55 PM

Women in rural areas of the Republic of Azerbaijan are fighting family poverty and enduring domestic violence, caused by their husbands, brothers and other family relatives. … Read More»

no reproductive rights for burma's poor

by Edith Mirante | December 23, 2008 at 12:15 PM | The Burma Cafe

December 17,2008 The Irrawaddy Desperate Decisions – Kyi Wai Rangoon — In a dark room in a dormitory for workers at a steel factory, a … Read More»

A Joyful Noise

Past Gathering: Women, Faith, and Development Breakthrough Summit

April 12, 2008 - April 13, 2008 | Washington, DC

Headliners:

Madeleine Albright, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Her Majesty Queen Noor, Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Dr. Muhammad Yunus

For the first time, over 200 faith-based, development, and women’s rights groups came together to form a groundbreaking coalition to end poverty through the empowerment of women and girls. Read More »