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Women face a variety of different issues globally. Keep abreast of the plights of women from around the world. We truly are one community.
Ameneh Bahrami and the Sword of Nemesis 
Is there a place for the ancient concept of retributive justice in modern times? Barbaric crimes against women occur with grave frequency and there is a reason Lady Justice carries a sword. Consider the case of Ameneh Bahrami and her invocation of retributive justice. Committee to Defend Women´s Rights in the Middle East [offsite link]
Activist Site focused on middle eastern issues. Female Genital Mutilation and Ice Cream
Think there's no link between female genital mutilation and cows? Think again. A suggestion for the women of PETA who would like to see ice cream made from human breast milk. Global Issues [offsite link]
Extensive site with articles on women´s issues world-wide. Honor Killings - Don't Drink the Kool-Aid
There is no place for political correctness nor journalistic timidity when it comes to an open and frank discussion of "honor killings." Honor Killings Tolerated in the 21st Century
A call to arms in support of women who are oppressed. International Campaign Against Honour Killings [offsite link]
Kuwaiti Women Vote for the First Time
For the first time Kuwaiti women went into the polls to elect a new parliament. While twenty-seven of the two hundred and fifty candidates were women, none of them won a seat in parliament. But don't think women did not have an impact on the election.
Microenterprises - A Solution for Those Lost in Poverty
This is an examination of a movement to assist those in poverty. Through this opportunity, individuals become self-sufficient and thriving contributors to their community. Many in developing countries are reaping the benefits of microlending/microcredit. Modern-Day Slavery
Trafficking in Human Beings is rapidly becoming a lucrative worldwide organized crime venture that leads to degradation and a sense of hopelessness for many. The Basics About Female Circumcision
Female cicumcision happens to millions of girls around the globe. Efforts exist on many levels to stop this practice. The Royal Kumari of Nepal
From human to holy and back again. The last Hindu monarchy in the world is no more. Does the centuries old practice of Kumari have a place in the new democratic republic of Nepal and does the tradition violate the rights of the young girls chosen to receive the goddess? Women In Politics - The Next World Peacemaker
An introduction to Dr. Vaira Vike-Freiberga, President of the Republic of Latvia. She has been nominated to succeed Mr. Kofi Annan, Secretary General of the United Nations. If selected, she will become the first woman to hold the post. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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