Articles Tagged: women

from w I feel proud of many young women (and men) of Fiji who are doing their darndest for a good life for the ordinary people, speaking up for truth and justice. One such young woman is Virisila Buadromo. from Fiji Times today: Buadromo receives courage award from RiceTuesday, March 11, 2008 Update: 10:50AM ONE of the more vocal human rights activists in Fiji during the 2006 coup was awarded one of the United States Governments most prestigious awards for courage. The Executive Director of t

Sarah Media Note Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC March 10, 2008 Secretary of State Confers the International Women of Courage Awards Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky today marked International Women?s Day 2008 by presenting the second annual International Women of Courage Award to eight women around the globe who have shown exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for women?s rights and advancement. T

A society's treatment of women tells us a great deal about that society. No matter the obstacles, there will always be those who have the courage and conviction to stand up. The second annual International Women of Courage Awards honored 6 very deserving women. Women who have decided the risks are worth the long-term rewards. Media Note Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC March 10, 2008 Secretary of State Confers the International Women of Courage Awards Secretary of State Condoleezza Ri

Virisila Buadromo, Executive Director of Oxfam New Zealand programme partners, Fiji Women's Rights Movement, has won an International Women of Courage Award.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky today marked International Women?s Day 2008 by presenting the second annual International Women of Courage Award to eight women around the globe who have shown exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for women?s rights and advancement.

Secretary Condoleezza Rice International Women's Day Benjamin Franklin Room, Washington, DC March 10, 2008 11:50 a.m. EDT) PODCAST OF THIS ARTICLEUNDER SECRETARY DOBRIANSKY: Good morning to all of you. Thank you so much for coming here today to the Second Annual Secretary of State?s Award for International Women of Courage. We are here to honor women who display extraordinary courage in their efforts to improve lives and protect human rights. And I would like to extend our appreciation to Secret

A new all-female political party has been launched in India. The United Women Front, ... last year?s military coup in Fiji and recent riots in Tonga and the Solomon Islands, New Zealand?

MORE TENSION AS WOMEN NURSES ARE ARRESTED FOR THEIR PEACEFUL PROTEST August 7th, ... the Cabinet office. As the women of Fiji continue to peaceful haul themselves onto the front-line as scouts for this Fiji masses vs Frank?s coup clux clan war, something else has come to the fore. The war

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My little blog is usually positive and fun, and that's the way I like it- articles on celebrities, amazing resorts, ... - she's traveled all over Latin America and Europe, but Fiji was the only place where she actually felt ... there, by the way. There are a number of reasons why Fiji such a dangerous and unpleasant place for women

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