by admin | Oct 21, 2013 | Equality, Gender, Profiles, Women's Rights
By now you’ve probably heard of Malala Yousafzai, the young Pakistani education activist who survived an assassination attempt at the hands of the Taliban last year. Ms. Yousafzai is a symbol of hope and strength for children all over the world who are denied an...
by admin | Aug 23, 2013 | Articles, Equality, Gender, Women's Rights
When seventeen-year-old Jinan Younis started a “Feminist Society” at her high school, she received an overwhelmingly hateful response from her male peers. A self-identified feminist, the teen was inspired to create a space for like-minded students in her school after...
by admin | Aug 16, 2013 | Articles, Equality, Gender, News, Profiles, Women's Rights
Religion is usually a symbol of hope, happiness and light. It often inspires acts of love and kindness. However, there are instances in which it has the opposite effect. When people refuse to change and cling to outdated notions about men and women, it turns ugly. ...
by admin | Aug 12, 2013 | Articles, Women's Rights
Over the last few years, American healthcare as we know it has endured a period of great change. President Obama’s Affordable Care Act has forced hospitals to cut health care spending, and analytic experts have speculated that changes in policy will prove to have...
by admin | Jul 24, 2013 | Articles, Equality, Gender, Women's Rights
Some might say it’s dangerous after this year’s violence at the Boston Marathon. However, it used to be considered dangerous for women for different reasons. Some used to believe too much exertion could injure a female’s body, and women were not allowed to run....