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November 26, 2009
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Unraveling Women’s Fair Trade

by Whitney Joiner

"You need to be able to return an order, but when you’re working with war widows, you can’t do that from a heart and soul perspective."

Shauna Alexander Mohr | Former global jewelry business entrepreneur

Selling beautiful crafts to support the artisans who create them makes everyone feel good. But are these businesses truly sustainable?…Read More »

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Excuse me! I Am Not His Shadow

by mamaAfrica

"Power shall not be given to us on a fine silver platter. We must fight for it and vow to stay no more under the shadow of patriarchy."

Voices of Our Future correspondent Lindy Wafula urges Africa's women to follow Hillary Clinton's lead and rise from the shadows.…Read More »

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The most exciting gatherings of women on the world stage

Asia Pacific Breakthrough

December 2, 2009 - December 3, 2009  |  Melbourne, Australia

Headliners: 
Sister Joan Chittister OSB, Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, The Hon. Dame Carol Kidu CBE MP

Faith communities and the development community have many overlapping interests—including the emerging global momentum to bring resources together to invest in women and girls.…Read More »

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As We Forgive

Fifteen years ago in Rwanda, a hundred days of rampant killings left a million dead and a nation shattered to its core by genocide. Today, the people of Rwanda continue on a path toward recovery—a recovery that is largely dependent on acts of forgiveness.…Read More »

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Pressure Sudanese Government to Repeal Inhumane Laws

You first heard the story of Lubna Hussein’s struggle from PulseWire correspondent and citizen journalist, Halima Mohamed Abdel Rahman. Now you can sign a petition and take action to support Lubna, Halima, and the Sudanese women who are demanding their rights.…Read More »

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Global News and Commentary

Updated November 25, 2009

Commentary:

Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico: Voices Against Violence

by Firuzeh Shokooh Valle
Global Voices, November 25, 2009
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Global: Building a World Fit for Children

by Marie Staunton
guardian.co.uk, November 24, 2009

Afghanistan: Afghans' 'Bravest Woman' Calls on US to Leave


Women's eNews, November 19, 2009

India: Girls Fight Back Against Child Marriage


AlterNet, November 19, 2009

US: An Advocate for the World's Women


Washington Post, November 19, 2009
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Meet Sophie Ngugi

Meet Kenya’s Sophie Ngugi, a member of PulseWire, World Pulse’s online newswire. Sophie joined World Pulse in 2008, and is a frequent blogger and active community member.…Read More »

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New Writing Opportunity to Have Your Voice Heard

For a feature in our next print edition, Earth, which showcases women leaders who are protecting and restoring the planet's ecosystems, we are asking women around the world, and their allies, to tell us what Land means to them.…Read More »

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Shiku Steve: Racing for Change

On the morning of the Two Oceans marathon, Capetown was unusually chilly. World Pulse member Shiku Steve, a dedicated athlete living in Nairobi, was used to training under a hot Kenyan sun. She felt unwell as the South African race, held every year on Easter weekend, began under a dense fog.…Read More »

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World Pulse Launches Inaugural Voices of Our Future Program
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