MOHESHALI, Bangladesh – Something went terribly wrong when Asta Banu gave birth. Her labour was difficult and seemed to take forever. When the baby – a boy – was finally born, he was unresponsive. Although Ms. Banu's family quickly arranged transportation to the … [Read more...] about Grim but essential, autopsies are saving lives in Bangladesh
Gender Matters
Report lays out “baseline” for progress in gender equality
Although women are outpacing men in achieving higher levels of education, they are still more likely to pursue the humanities as opposed to science, technology, engineering and mathematics. That's according to the World's Women 2015, a UN report which looks at how women worldwide … [Read more...] about Report lays out “baseline” for progress in gender equality
Work of doctor who helped treat rape victims focus of new film
The work of a gynaecologist who treats rape victims who have been subjected to sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the focus of a film which has just been released. "The Man Who Mends Women", tells the story of Dr Denis Mukwege. … [Read more...] about Work of doctor who helped treat rape victims focus of new film
Recommended: Gender Intelligence
Based on more than twenty-five years of in-depth surveys involving 100,000 men and women across dozens of Fortune 500 companies, Annis and Marron provide a deeper understanding of the forces that create and perpetuate gender inequality. "Gender Intelligence" exposes common false … [Read more...] about Recommended: Gender Intelligence
Breaking Silence: A Hearing on Girls of Color NYC National
Powerful stories from women of colour in NYC ... https://www.youtube.com/v/ePGSwDLzSvM?fs=1 Breaking Silence: A Hearing on Girls of Color presented by the African American Policy Forum (https://www.aapf.org) and Girls for Gender Equity (https://www.ggenyc.org). Hosted at … [Read more...] about Breaking Silence: A Hearing on Girls of Color NYC National