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Judges Halt Abortion Laws; 10% of All Girls Forced

By WeNews Staff ● Arts & Culture ● September 6, 2014

Federal judges in Louisiana and Texas have blocked abortion restrictions from going forward. Also this week, a UNICEF report reveals that 1 in every 10 girls around the world is forced into intercourse or other sexual acts before the age of 20.

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NFL Toughens DV Policy; Emmys’ Host Debases Latina

By WeNews Staff ● Arts & Culture ● August 30, 2014

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has said that effective immediately there will be tougher penalties for any NFL employee found to have engaged in domestic violence or assault. Also this week, at the Emmys Bruce Rosenblum, chairman of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, asked actress Sofia Vergara to step onto a pedestal and show off her curves.

House OKs Peace Corps Abortions; Libyan Activist Slain

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● June 27, 2014

The Republican-controlled House committee approved an extension of abortion coverage to Peace Corp volunteers. Also this week, a human rights activist in Benghazi was assassinated.

Pro-Choicers Cheer Chile; LGBT Threats Are Global

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● June 20, 2014

Chile has taken steps to decriminalize abortion under certain circumstances. Also, during a press call this week, activists highlighted how the LGBT community is at risk in developing countries.

Wartime Violence against Disabled Women Often Ignored

By Juhie Bhatia ● Uncategorized ● June 18, 2014

Disability rights activists called for a variety of remedies during a panel of a major London conference last week. “If you have reduced mobility, it makes it that much harder to run when everyone else is fleeing from the village, you may have less chance to run away,” said one speaker.

Clinton Says Roles Improving; Mass Assaults in Egypt

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● June 13, 2014

Prospects and the appreciation for women’s roles are improving everywhere from Liberia to Japan, says Hillary Clinton. Yet, during celebrations for Egypt’s new president, Tahrir Square was the site of a series of sexual assaults.

Seattle Ups Min Wage; Barbarous Attacks in India

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● June 6, 2014

Seattle’s City Council has approved an increase in the city’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. Also this week, more horrific assaults against women and girls in India.

Report Calls for Wider Global Access to Midwifery

By Nicole Deniflee ● Uncategorized ● June 4, 2014

Authors analyze the status of midwifery in 73 countries—all either low- or middle-income–that account for 92 percent of the world’s maternal and new born deaths. Materials to prevent bleeding, infection and lower blood pressure are in short supply.

Nigeria Preps for Freed Girls; Jailed Mom Sues

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● May 30, 2014

Nigerians are preparing for the special health care needed schoolgirls when they return. Meanwhile, a jailed Texas woman who was denied medical care while in labor, sued saying the prison’s refusal to help her caused her infant’s death.

NY Rights Bill Alive; Sudan Chains Mom Facing Death

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● May 24, 2014

A series of bills that would protect women’s rights in New York state are being reintroduced into the Senate. Also this week, the pregnant woman sentenced to death in Sudan is being shackled.