The two-day Intra-Kashmir Women's conference that concluded in Gulmarg on Thursday sought an end to protracted conflict in the State and decided to set up a joint forum for peace comprising women from both sides of the Line of Control (LoC).

New Hollywood-backed short film, Unwatchable, which exposes the ‘blood mineral' trade in The Democratic Republic of Congo, premieres in London.

The film aims to highlight the link between minerals imported from the Congo used in UK electronics, in particular mobile phones, with the use of rape and murder as weapons of war in the country.

Program on the National Action Plan for UN Security Council Resolution 1325 – Milwaukee. At Stiemke Hall at Mount Mary College, 2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway. People of Southeastern Wisconsin will have a rare opportunity to communicate with a representative of the US State Department as it formulates policy to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1325.

September, it seems, began in retrograde: not one of the films opening on Labor Day weekend was directed by a woman.

In a land torn apart by years of bitter conflict, the daily struggle to survive is an ongoing battle. Feeding the family is a constant challenge. UNTV travels to the occupied Palestinian territory to meet some inspirational women who are bringing hope to thousands.

In accordance with its multi-year programme of work for 2010-2014, the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will consider ‘The empowerment of rural women and their role in poverty and hunger eradication, development and current challenges' as its priority theme during its fifty-sixth session in 2012.

In individual households, in the workforce, and in local and national governments, male allies are critical to the sustainable empowerment of girls and women worldwide. From the classroom to the boardroom, girls and women require the support of enlightened males who not only affirm the inherent rights of their female colleagues, wives, sisters, and daughters, but also recognize the positive results they can bring to the bottom line.

“Investing in young women through community radio station is investing is women's participation for peace and security, it is making “1325″ a reality” said Betty Blake, the President of Ma'afafine moe Famili as Tonga's first women-led …Nukualofa, Tonga
16 September 2011

Last Thursday the Blount County Women in Black celebrated a bittersweet milestone.

Media in Pakistan has resolved to play a key role in empowering women and promoting their rights by improving their public profile through a fair and representative coverage of working women in the country. The media persons made this resolve in a discussion on ‘promotion of gender equality in the world of work' here Saturday, says a press release.