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March 2007 Newsletter
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BRISBANE FEMINISM ONLINE – MARCH 2007
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Hi People
Welcome to the March BFO newsletter.
March is such a wonderful feminist month with breakfasts, lunches and dinners all about women and women’s issues. There are talks, speakers, quizzes and rallies to keep us busy as well as fund-raisers and campaigns. We hope to see you at the march on Saturday …
Best regards and have a good one.
Kitty and Andrea
2007 BFO Editors
Feedback welcome to editor@brisbanefeminismonline.net
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IN THIS ISSUE
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LOCAL NEWS
1. WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
2. AVI INFO SESSIONS
3. REAL ADVENTURE WOMEN
4. BRISBANE IWD UNIFEM BREAKFAST (BRISBANE)
5. BEWITCHED: RITUAL, MAGIC & WITCHCRAFT IN OLD AUSTRALIAN HOUSES & BUILDINGS
6. HERSTORY LEARNING FORUM
7. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2007 AT QUT!
8. AIM INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY DEBATE 2007 (BRISBANE)
9. THE UNION OF AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S IWD DINNER (BRISBANE)
10. CULTIVATING THE ART OF SAFE SPACE BY DR MARY ANN HUNTER
11. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2007 RALLY AND MARCH
12. MEET THE AUTHOR – SR PATRICIA PAK POY
13. NATIONAL INTERFAITH FESTIVAL
14. MISTRESS MANDARELLA’S NEW BOOTS
15. HELPING YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
16. QAHC FUNDRAISER
17. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS
18. MEET MEME MCDONALD, AUTHOR OF LOVE LIKE WATER
19. PUBLIC LECTURE `INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND THE UNIVERSAL MUSEUM`
20. BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY GRANTS
21. RESPECT A MUSICAL JOURNEY OF WOMEN
22. PUBLIC LECTURE: WOMEN IN WAR
23. FEMINISM IS NOT A DIRTY WORD QUIZ NIGHT
24. 2007 NAIDOC AWARDS & POSTER COMPETTION
25. KOOEMBA JDARRA PRESENTS THE MACK
26. ANNUAL PALM SUNDAY PEACE RALLY
27. THE MOTHER: ISSUES, IMAGES AND PRACTICES
28. INTERNATIONAL FEMINIST SUMMIT TOWNSVILLE
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ARTICLES AND PROMOTIONS
NEWS
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IN THIS ISSUE
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1. WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
March
In March 2007 WHM will celebrate the many successful and joyous collaborations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous women. WHM will be the curtain raiser to the celebration, later in May, of the 40th Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum which removed the clause from Australia's Constitution discriminating against Aboriginal people. It was the women who worked on this long campaign that inspired us to find more stories of women working together to bring about change in large and small ways. For more information visit http://www.womenshistory.org.au/
2. AVI INFO SESSIONS
7th March
The next AVI Volunteer Recruitment Drive is running until 11 March. We're looking for Australians to work in Asia, the Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Find out how you can be a part of AVI's work by talking to our staff and volunteers at an information session.
When is the next AVI information session? Brisbane Date & Time: Wednesday 7 March 2007, 6.30-8.00pm Venue: Royal on the Park, Cnr Alice & Albert streets, Brisbane
http://www.australianvolunteers.com/index.asp?menuid=180.030.010
3. REAL ADVENTURE WOMEN
March
What’s On in February and March surfing, firetwirling, motorcycling riding, abseiling, canoeing, circus skills, rock climbing, boot camp, horse riding, beach volleyball, snorkeling, mountain biking, dragon boating, bush survival, tall ship weekend sailing adventure, kitesurfing, shooting, yoga, tandem skydiving, rowing, pole walking, discovery flight, group boxing, kayaking, sailing, scuba diving.
http://www.women.qld.gov.au/?id=30
4. BRISBANE IWD UNIFEM BREAKFAST (BRISBANE)
7th March
Our Guest Speaker is Malalai Joya, a 28 year old Parliamentarian from Afghanistan. This event will support violence against women projects in the Pacific Region. Malalai Joya, described by the BBC as "the most famous woman in Afghanistan" is the youngest member of the Afghani Parliament. Joya is reviled by fundamentalists but viewed by her constituents as a freedom fighter and heroine in contemporary Afghanistan. Poets have praised her, musicians have set the poems to music. 28 year old Malalai Joya gained her seat with the overwhelming majority of votes of the women and men of Farah province in the far west. She has made it her duty to improve women's rights and expose the criminals in government. In December 2003 she caused uproar during the inaugural session of the Constitutional Council when she denounced its fundamentalist members and said: "They were the most anti-women people in the society who brought our country to this state and they intend to do the same again. I believe that it is a mistake to test those already being tested. They should be taken to a national and international court." Her comments generated death threats and forced Malalai to change houses every week. For more information visit her website http://www.malalaijoya.com/. Date: 6.45am for 7am start Location: Brisbane Convention xhibition Centre, South Brisbane Cost: $45, concession $35 Organiser: UNIFEM Contact: Robyn Russ (07) 3891 5119 Alternate: robynr@eis.net.au http://www.unifem.org.au/index.cgi?tid=281
http://www.women.qld.gov.au/?id=377
5. BEWITCHED: RITUAL, MAGIC & WITCHCRAFT IN OLD AUSTRALIAN HOUSES & BUILDINGS
7 March
Queensland Connections: people, places and collections is a joint initiative by the Cultural Heritage Branch of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Cultures and Histories Program of the Queensland Museum. The series of free monthly talks will highlight some unique and fascinating aspects of Queensland’s history and cultural heritage. Talks are held on the first Wednesday of every month from 12.30 – 1.30pm in the lecture theatre on Level 2 at the Queensland Museum, South Bank, South Brisbane. Seats are on a first-in basis. Tea and coffee will be provided after each talk. For more information click on the title of the talk you would like to attend or contact the Queensland Museum. Bewitched: Ritual, Magic & Witchcraft in old Australian Houses & Buildings by Ian Evans (Author & Researcher)
http://www.southbank.qm.qld.gov.au/calendar/2007/connections/index.asp
6. HERSTORY LEARNING FORUM
8th March
This seminar is for all women who seek inspiration, motivation and support in their diversity of roles. The day is focused on self-leadership to enable participants to make better informed decisions about their future career development. Learning Methods
An Introductory address and facilitation by Julie Verner-Mackay, followed by guest inspirational speakers. Each seminar will include storytelling, reflection, journaling and interactive activities to create a fun, stimulating and rewarding learning and networking experience.
http://www.v-mgroup.com/calendar/printfriendly.cfm
7. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2007 AT QUT!
Thursday 8 March 2007
DUSK (QUT Student Guild Wine Bar), Level 3 Y Block, Gardens Point Join us for champagne, hors d’oevres, and guest speakers in a relaxed atmosphere at sunset to celebrate the women in our community. Tickets: $10 waged $5 student/consession available at Guild Info Centres and at the door. GP: Secondhand bookshop, Level 3 Y Block ::: KG: Level 3, C Block ::: CA: Level 2, C Block – 5.00pm for sunset For more information: womens.director@guildonline.net
8. AIM INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY DEBATE 2007 (BRISBANE)
8th March
International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated around the world, and marks a time for women, divided by distance and by ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political differences, to unite to remember a tradition that represents a rich history of struggle for equality, justice, peace and advancement. Each year AIM hosts the now famous International Women's Day debate on the 8 March. In 2007, debaters will give arguments for the topic that the sticky floor is the new glass ceiling. Time:12.00pm to 2.30pm Location:Brisbane Exhibition & Convention Centre, South Brisbane Cost:$132.00; AIM Members $110.00 Organiser: Australian Institute of Management
Contact:Natasha Evans, 3227 4815 Alternate: 13 16 48
http://www.women.qld.gov.au/?id=377
9. THE UNION OF AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S IWD DINNER (BRISBANE)
9 March 2007
Great company, food, and fun quizzes. Plus speaking about politics and life. Guest speaker, Di Thorley, Mayor, Toowoomba City Council. "Telling it like it is". RSVP by 6 March. RSVP j.attwood@bigpond.com Date: 9 March 2007 Time: 6pm for 6.30pm Location:Trades and Labour Council Building, Lvl 2, 16 Peel St, South Brisbane Cost:$25; concession $20 Organiser:The Australian Women’s Party Contact: Jenny or Cathy (07) 3846 2468 at Qld Council of Unions Alternate: j.attwood@bigpond.com
http://www.women.qld.gov.au/?id=377
10. CULTIVATING THE ART OF SAFE SPACE BY DR MARY ANN HUNTER
Friday 09 March
Transforming conflict, particularly at the community level, is often predicated on the notion of “safe space” in which to begin dialogue and explore non-violent futures. Safe space is also a desired foundation for collaborative creativity: space in which to take risks, and “giv[e] birth to that which does not yet exist” (Lederach ix). Yet, “safe space” is a slippery concept, rarely defined. In art-making and peace-building, what is it that makes space safe without losing the creative potential of tension? What role is there for risk? And, once achieved, how does safe space become meaningful beyond its immediate community of participants? This paper explores the function of safe space in performance and peace-building work by considering how it gets created – both literally and metaphorically – particularly in contexts where racial and cultural conflict exist. A collaborative hip hop project with indigenous, non-indigenous and refugee communities is examined for its cultivation of a risky safe space in which the messy negotiations of building peace were made. 1 - 2 pm (can extend to 2:30pm if required) Level 4, Room 437 Michie Building (#9) (See Map) St. Lucia Campus, University of Queensland
http://emsah.uq.edu.au/index.html?page=58478&pid=21662
11. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2007 RALLY AND MARCH
Saturday March 10
Women Uniting for Justice * Repay the stolen wages * Stop family violence * No more deaths in custody * End the occupation of Iraq * Repeal WorkChoices Saturday March 10, 10am Queens Park (cnr George & Elizabeth Sts, city) Followed by a march through the city to a festival at the Jaggera Arts Centre, Musgrave Park from 12 noon. For more information: Phone 0400 720 757 (Kathy), 0407 631 117 (Katrina). Email: kathynew1@hotmail.com
12. MEET THE AUTHOR – SR PATRICIA PAK POY
Saturday 10th March, 2007
You are cordially invited to the book launch of “A Path is Made by Walking it” Reflections on the Australian Network to Ban Landmines Reflection: Sr Patricia Pak Poy Honorary President Australian Network to Ban Landmines “A journey begins with a single step…” 4.45 – 5.30pm Mary Ryan Book Store 179 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington RSVP: Wednesday 7th March, 2007 Kate and Brian Garrone katerichards66@yahoo.com.au Ph: 3366 2020
13. NATIONAL INTERFAITH FESTIVAL
10-11 MARCH 2007
Australia is one of the world's most religiously diverse countries and we want to celebrate this with you! MALENY QLD This exciting new weekend festival is arguably the most comprehensive interfaith event of its kind in the country. Religious life, arts and culture are all showcased in the one place - all in one of Australia's most beautiful and uplifting premier holiday destinations. Join us in shaping a society where people of all religions can thrive in peace and harmony. With around 100 different performances and activities, your greatest challenge is choosing what to do!
http://www.nif.org.au/home.htm
14. MISTRESS MANDARELLA’S NEW BOOTS
10th – 11th March
“I wanted to write a theatre length show that would enable me to show my various skills, from opera to circus to comedy, while entertaining the audience, and delivering a message … Mistress Mandarella’s New Boots is about the voyage of self discovery, the most exciting voyage you can take yourself on. Even if the journey leads you down strange pathways that take you nowhere, you’ve got to keep on going, trying different paths, till you find yourself and what you are looking for”.
http://www.empressev.net/boots_files/boots.htm
http://www.brisbanepowerhouse.org/program/index.cfm?fuseaction=summary&id=941&sd=1&sm=rest_of_year&sy=2007&ed=31&em=12&ey=2007&ct_id=0&sort=date&q=Mandarella&cost=
15. HELPING YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
12 March 2007
An inspirational day with economic development authority Dr Ernesto Sirolli at Noosa. How do you nurture the entrepreneurial spirit in communities in regional areas and including disadvantaged groups such as the young, unemployed, indigenous and women re-entering the workforce? What can you do to inspire bottom-up economic development in local communities? What are the alternatives to programmes’, ‘initiatives’ and ‘one-size-fits-all’ business support offerings, that you can apply in your local community? As policy makers and civic leaders all over the world have discovered, nobody has done more to engage with, and provide answers to, these questions than Ernesto Sirolli. Dr Sirolli has worked all over the world, helping communities turn their dreams into successful businesses. NISER (Noosa Institute for Socio-Economic Research) has invited Dr Sirolli to share his vision with Australian communities.
http://www.brisbanecitylife.com.au/bcl/wotson-march.htm
16. QAHC FUNDRAISER
Tuesday 13th March 2006
QAHC Movie Night at Palace Centro Cinemas. Put some "Razzle Dazzle" into your life. For $17.50 you receive a ticket to the movie, free glass of bubbly, free Hors D'oeruvres and a special gift. This is a fundraiser for the QAHC Resource centre located at Newstead. This is a special preview of the movie prior to the national release. Phone Jan on 3017 1779. The Queensland Association for Healthy Communities (QAHC) promotes the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Queensland.
http://www.brisbanecitylife.com.au/bcl/wotson-march.htm
17. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS
15 March 2007
Zig Zag is a community based organization that provides support to Young Women who have experienced sexual abuse or are at risk of homelessness. We are seeking expressions of interest from professional women with financial or community experience who would like to join our voluntary management committee. If you are interested an expression of interest and resume should be forwarded to the Co-ordinator. Website:www.zigzag.org.au
http://www.qcoss.org.au/Article.aspx?type=job&id=1985
18. MEET MEME MCDONALD, AUTHOR OF LOVE LIKE WATER
Thursday 15 March
The Avid Reader Bookshop will host an evening to meet author, Meme McDonald. The event will be introduced by Sam Wagan Watson, with MC Matt Foley, Chair of Queensland Writers Centre. Love Like Water is the story of a white girl, black boy. It's a story of city and country, self and other, love and friendship. And it's a story of identity, and the many different versions of Australia. Meme McDonald is regarded as one of Australia's best writers on black-white relations, regularly crossing the divide with sensitivity and integrity. Her acclaimed novels with Boori Monty Pryor have received numerous awards. A full length novel for readers aged 16 and over, Love Like Water tells the fictionalised story of a young woman's search for identity. 6.30pm Avid Reader, 193 Boundary St. West End Entry is free but please RSVP to: 07 3846 3422 or books@avidreader.com.au.
19. PUBLIC LECTURE `INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND THE UNIVERSAL MUSEUM`
Thursday, 15 March 2007
Richard West Jr., a citizen of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma and a Peace Chief of the Southern Cheyenne, is founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. West has devoted his professional life and much of his personal life to working with American Indians on cultural, educational, legal and governmental issues. Date: Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Room: Auditorium Two Location: State Library of Queensland, South Brisbane RSVP: Thursday 8 March 2007 to Tania Hudspith (t.hudspith@uq.edu.au) Limited places available.
http://www.uq.edu.au/events/event_view.php?event_id=2948
20. BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY GRANTS
19 March 2007
Opens 5 Feb & closes 19 March. Brisbane City Council provides local non-profit community groups with funding to improve and develop services in Brisbane in the following fields: arts, community, cultural, historical, sports and environment.
http://www.qldcan.org.au/index.php?webpage=default&cID=&menuID=250&apply=bulletin_events
21. RESPECT A MUSICAL JOURNEY OF WOMEN
21st March onwards
Respect A Musical Journey of Women has been playing to sell out crowds in the USA. Now it’s your chance to see the show everyone is talking about! Respect A Musical Journey of Women premieres in Brisbane in March 2007 at the Twelfth Night Theatre, Bowen Hills. Ticket Prices Tickets $49.50 (incl GST) Groups 10 or more $39.50 (incl GST) Pre-paid tickets only. Bookings & money in no later than 8th March, 2007. Early Bird New Year Booking Offer All bookings received with payment by the 31st January 2007 will go into the prize draw to win a Respect Presentation Show Bag value over $50.00. Bookings and enquiries by phone to (07) 3357 9933 or info@childrenbychoice.org.au Website: www.childrenbychoice.org.au
http://www.twelfthnighttheatre.com.au/
22. PUBLIC LECTURE: WOMEN IN WAR
Wednesday, 21 March 2007
Women in situations of conflict, post-conflict and profound insecurity face enormous challenges – the environment of permissive violencehas a significant impact on them. They have also played critical roles in bringing violence to an end and rebuilding their communities after conflict. But not withstanding these important roles, women have often been sidelined inpost-conflict settlements. In her presentation, Dr Elsina Wainwright will examine the challenges faced by women in these roles of peace building and post-conflict reconstruction. Her focus will be the situation in parts of the South Pacific as well as in Iraq and Afghanistan. She will also make some recommendations on how to assist women in such situations and to support their role as peacemakers. 6:00pm - 7:00pm Mallesons Stephen Jaques Location: Level 30 Waterfront Place, Brisbane This event is free and all are welcome to attend. Please RSVP your attendance to qldihl@redcross.org.au
URL: http://www.redcross.org.au/
http://www.uq.edu.au/events/event_view.php?event_id=3002
23. FEMINISM IS NOT A DIRTY WORD QUIZ NIGHT
Saturday March 24
Test your knowledge about feminism in politics, art, activism, music, revolution, poetry, history, literature and more. Prizes for everyone, good fun and good feminist company! All welcome! 74b Wickham Tce, Fortitude Valley $10/$5 concession ($20 solidarity price)
Cheap meal and bar available , 6:30 for a 7pm start A fundraiser for Australia’s leading radical newspaper, Green Left Weekly For more information or bookings: Phone: Kathy 0400 720 757/3831 2644
Email: brisbane@greenleft.org.au
24. 2007 NAIDOC AWARDS & POSTER COMPETTION
30th March
In 2007, the National NAIDOC Committee will mark the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC with the deadly theme: 50 years: Looking Forward, Looking Blak. 2007 also marks a significant milestone with the 40th anniversary of the 1967 Referendum. All Australians are encouraged to join and celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC. The National NAIDOC poster competition and nominations for the National NAIDOC are two ways that Aboriginal and Indigenous people can get involved. Closes 30 March.
http://www.naidoc.org.au/
25. KOOEMBA JDARRA PRESENTS THE MACK
31 March 2007
14 March to 31 March. 7 pm for 7.30 pm. The Mack is the playwrighting debut of Sam Watson, renowned Indigenous activist and writer. It is also the first play for Kooemba Jdarra's 2007 season. The Mack places a powerful story of kinship and country through the personal perspectives of a family in crisis; it is a story of strength, struggle and spirit.
26. ANNUAL PALM SUNDAY PEACE RALLY
1 April 07
Rally for Peace and Nuclear Disarmament Inc is organising the Annual Palm Sunday Peace Rally and March 11am on Sunday, 1st April Queens Park, cnr Elizabeth and George Streets, Brisbane. Speakers will focus on Nuclear Free Australia and Talisman Sabre 2007 war exercises. For more info call Joan Shears jshears@powerup.com.au
http://www.nuclearfoolsday.org/brisbane
27. THE MOTHER: ISSUES, IMAGES AND PRACTICES
5th July to Saturday 7th
The Mother: Issues, Images and Practices is being held from Thursday 5th July to Saturday 7th July at UQ, St. Lucia. For information regarding registration to attend please contact Lisa Raith (raith@usq.edu.au) or Jenny Jones (ja.jones@qut.edu.au). Call for papers: Many abstracts have already being received. If you are interested in being a presenter, please forward a 200 word abstract and a 50 word biography to Dr. Marie Porter (m.porter@uq.edu.au) by 31st March. We invite proposals for panel discussions or workshops (90 mins), informed personal reflections, scholarly papers (30 mins). Please submit an abstract and biography by 31st March.
28. INTERNATIONAL FEMINIST SUMMIT TOWNSVILLE
17 – 20 July
“Women of Ideas: Feminist Thinking for a New Era” 17 - 20 July 2007 - Townsville Australia This feminist event is for all women who denounce the escalating violence and oppression that mark the 21st Century, who rage against the continued exclusion and silencing of women throughout the world, and who are convinced that a strong feminist response is essential for the creation of a fairer future.
http://www.feministagenda.org.au/Summit/summitIndex.html
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ARTICLES AND PROMOTIONS
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Jobs In The Community Sector
http://www.qcoss.org.au/Article.aspx?type=job
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Wavecatcher specialise in women’s only surfing holidays, day spa treatments and daily yoga sessions at Kingscliff – Far Northern NSW. Wavecatcher provide a place where women can connect with like-minded people, try something new and challenging, while having fun! Life is too important to be taken too seriously - Oscar Wilde.
http://www.totaltravel.com.au/travel/nsw/northernrivers/tweedcoast/accommodation/healthretreats/wavecatcher
Association For Research On Mothering - Australia
This association has recently formed with members currently meeting in two states - Queensland and Western Australia. The aims of the association are the illumination, articulation and promotion of feminist maternal scholarship both in the academy and in the broader community. The Queensland group meets on the last Saturday of each month and invites membership from anyone interested in feminist mothering- motherhood. A web site has been established ( http://www.uq.edu.au/mothering/).
Hecate: An Interdisplinary Journal of Women's Liberation
Hecate is an interdisciplinary journal of women's liberation, edited by Carole Ferrier now in its 32nd year. It is published by Hecate Press, in association with the WGCSC Centre, in the School of EMSAH at the University of Queensland. AWBR: Australian Womens' Book Review following its alliance with Hecate, has now reached its 18th year of publication of reviews, by women, of new publications by women mainly in Australia and the pacific region. You can read current and past issues of the Review on this site. The latest Hecate includes a focus on Representations of Motherhood
http://www.emsah.uq.edu.au/awsr/Home/home.htm
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NEWS
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Brisbane women warned not to walk alone
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Queensland police investigating sexual assaults on walkways and bikeways in Brisbane are urging women not to walk or exercise alone. A 52-year-old woman has become the latest victim in the Brisbane Forest Park at Ferny Hills. She was pushed to the ground and sexually assaulted on Friday night. A task force investigating more than 40 attacks in Brisbane believes at least two serial offenders are targeting women in Brisbane.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200703/s1862361.htm
Women call for body image guidelines
3rd March 2007, 19:01 WST
A young women's advocacy group is calling for guidelines to help control body image promoted by fashion models. YWCA Victoria's cry for help comes after three international models died from illnesses complicated by anorexia.
http://www.thewest.com.au/aapstory.aspx?StoryName=361108
Women lawyers fight India's rapists in court
Topic: Violence Against Women
Source: Tiscali
A female crime fighting unit is trying to stem the tide of sexual attacks against women in India, where up until recently rapists were almost never punished for their crimes. The victims often refuse to pursue their attackers through the courts due to threats, pay-offs, or out of shame in their traditional society which often blames the victim for the attack. "It’s not an easy job trying to bring these people to justice. But we are at it, as this is the beginning of a longer process to address this menace," said female lawyer Aparna Bhat, who heads the "Rape Crisis Cell". (03/05/07)
http://www.tiscali.co.uk/cgi-bin/news/newswire.cgi/news/reuters/2007/03/05/world/women-lawyers-fight-india39s-rapists-in-court.html&template=/news/templates/newswire/news_story_reuters.html
Iran to prosecute women's rights activists
Topic: Violence Against Women
Source: Ms Magazine
The Iranian Judiciary will hold a trial on March 4 to prosecute four female activists for peacefully protesting Iran's discriminatory laws against women. Human Rights Watch (HRW) is demanding that the women be dismissed due to lack of legal grounds for their arrest. The freedom to peaceful assembly is guaranteed not only by the Iranian constitution, but also by Article 20 of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 21 of the UN International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Iran is a party. (03/02/07)
http://www.msmagazine.com/news/uswirestory.asp?ID=10183
Japan PM to stand by sex slaves apology
Topic: Violence Against Women
Source: ABC News
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will stand by Japan's apology over forcing Asian women to have sex with Japanese troops in the last century, an aide said Sunday, after the leader's denial that Tokyo used coercion caused an international uproar. (03/04/07)
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=2921919
Hillary's speech to gay rights group
Topic: Gay/Lesbian Issues
Source: Human Events
Of the Federal Marriage Amendment she said, "This amendment was wedge politics at it's worst. It was mean-spirited, it was against the entire forward movement of American history. It was the first time anyone was proposing we amend the Constitution to deny citizens rights rather than widen the circle of rights and opportunities." (03/04/07)
http://www.humanevents.com/rightangle/index.php?p=21224
China Can No Longer Hide AIDS Crisis
Thursday , February 15, 2007
By Wendy McElroy
“What can they do to an old woman like me?" That’s how 80-year-old Gao Yaojie responds to threats from the Chinese government. In 1996, the now-retired doctor became instrumental in exposing an AIDS scandal involving China's blood banks that officials still want to quash. But the powerful Communist bureaucracy that rules a nation of 1.3 billion people cannot silence one old lady who is a crusade.
http://www.ifeminists.net/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.93
Eastern Philosophy Promises Hope For Western Women With Eating Disorders
Main Category: Psychology / Psychiatry News
A psychological technique based on Buddhist philosophy and practice may provide a solution for women who struggle with binge eating and bulimia.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=60776
Harnessing grid computing to save women's lives
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. In the EU and the US, one in eight will develop it at some point in their lives, and it will kill one in 28. But harnessing the power of the grid could help increase the accuracy of diagnoses.
http://www.efmi.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=937&Itemid=125
Face of workforce set to change
By Melissa Yen
IN THE face of a number of converging critical issues for Australian businesses, the need for workplace change will present women with opportunities to redefine their career lives.
http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/articles/72/0c048e72.asp
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