Global: Tawakul Karman, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee Win Nobel Peace Prize The Washington Post, Friday, October 7, 2011 Three women were jointly awarded the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for their contributions to the ongoing struggle for democracy in Yemen and to peace in Liberia.Yemeni opposition leader Tawakkul Karman, Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Liberian activist Leymah Gbowee were hailed as deeply courageous and visionary leaders who have peacefully sparked reform in societies usually dominated by men. |
Nigeria: Educate Your Children on Reproductive Health Nigerian Tribune, Friday, October 7, 2011Executive Secretary, Primary Health care Development Board, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed, has advised parents to take the primary responsibility of educating their children on reproductive health. |
Global: Gender Equality Why Involving Men is Crucial IRIN, Monday, October 3, 2011The involvement of men is key to the success of the gender-equality movement, but changing long-held social structures and convincing men of the importance of equal opportunities for women will not happen overnight, experts say. |
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