Celebrating Intelligent Women
The University Challenge sensation Gail Trimble is not the first intelligent woman to face prejudice and slander Some men define themselves by which part of the female anatomy they prefer…
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Female victims of violence needs support
Equality and Human Rights Commission threatens legal action as one in four local authorities leave female victims of violence without support The Commission announced that it will targ…
Forced marriages under fire in 2009
Forced marriages society will be a defining issue of 2009 One of the most touching aspects of the story of Humayra Abedin - the 33-year-old doctor with a Hindu boyfriend who was tricked i…
New laws against forced marriages
Laws to prevent forced marriages and protect those who have already fallen victim have been introduced in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The laws mean anyone convicted of trying to …
The fight against forced marriage
NHS doctor Humayra Abedin, who says she has been held captive by her parents ahead of a forced marriage, is returning to the UK. A Bangladesh court's decision to order her release has been hailed…
Asian Women of Achievement Awards
The Asian Women of Achievement Awards 2009, in association with Lloyds TSB Wednesday May 20, 2009 The 2009 Asian Women of Achievement awards will be the tenth anniversary of this won…
No-Win or Win-Win Gender and Babies Agenda?
Choosing if and when to have a baby has never been an easy decision, especially if both parters want to continue in employment. But the debate has shifted quite a lot in the past few years, and p…
