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Burqavaganza

Burqavaganza is a play produced by the Ajoka Theater in . In the play all cast members wear a . The burqa is meant to represent the things society tries to hide and spotlights religious fundamentalists’ attitudes. Table of Contents 1 About 2 The Burqa 3 Politics 4 References 5 See Also About The play […]

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CAADA

Co-Ordinated Action against Domestic Abuse (CAADA) is a charity established in the United Kingdom to encourage the use of independent advocacy as a way to increase the safety of survivors of Mission The vision of CAADA is to improve the safety for all survivors of domestic violence, including children. Their mission is to help create […]

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Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA)

Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA) was established in 1982 as a non-profit organization to address the needs and concerns of immigrant and refugee women, youth, children and families. CIWA has developed a reputation for its innovative and unique approaches to providing essential services to immigrant and refugee women. The demand for our services increases with […]

Can political gender equality produce educational gender equality? Evidence from developing regions.

By Maike Kusserow Contents: Introduction: educational and political gender inequalities in Sub-Saharan Africa Evidence of the effects of female representation on women’s education Studies of political gender quotas in India and Africa Tentative evidence from Uganda Pitfalls of political gender quotas Conclusion References Introduction: educational and political gender inequalities in sub-Saharan Africa On average, women […]

Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and Gender Equality

The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) was established in 1968 to administer Canada’s official development assistance (ODA) program. CIDA’s priorities are poverty reduction, democratic governance, private sector development, health, basic education, , and environmental sustainability. CIDA works in concert with its development partners, fragile states and countries in crisis, selected countries and regions, and the […]

Carol Ann Duffy

Carol Ann Duffy, CBE, FRSL (born 23 December 1955, Glasgow) is a Scottish poet, playwright, and freelance writer. She is currently Professor of Contemporary Poetry at the Manchester Metropolitan University and Creative Director of the Creative Writing section of the Department of English. She is currently Poet Laureate, the first woman, the first Scot and […]

Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards

The Cartier Women’s Initiative Award is an international business plan competition created in 2006 by Cartier, the Women’s Forum, McKinsey Company and INSEAD business school to identify, support and encourage projects by women entrepreneurs. See the latest Award edition Table of Contents 1 The Mission 2 The Competition 3 The Evaluation 4 References 5 See […]

Catalyst

Catalyst is a membership organization working globally with businesses and the professions to build inclusive workplaces and expand opportunities for women and business. Table of Contents 1 Key information 2 Mission 3 Vision 4 Services 5 More information Key information Offices: in the , , and Europe Numerous members: more than 400 companies, firms, business schools, […]

Census of India 2011: Where are the girl-children?

According to the provisional data of the 2011 Census of India released by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, India’s child sex ratio continues to plummet, indicating that female feticide and infanticide remain rampant. Provisional data released by the census office shows that the child sex ratio (0-6 years) has […]

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