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Womens Feature Service covers developmental, political, social and economic issues in India and around the globe. To get these articles for your publication, contact WFS at the www.wfsnews.org website.

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Is Bangladesh Still Waiting for Comprehensive Law to Fight Human Trafficking?

In December 2011, the Bangladesh government approved a new draft law to combat human trafficking with capital punishment topping the punitive measures.

‘Kali For Women’ Celebrates Solidarity of Women in Print

Looking back, I can say that there have been two turning points in my life: the 1960s, a decade of exhilarating political awareness and activism across the world with far-reaching consequences for students and other progressive movements; and the 19

Maharashtra’s Women Fight for Universal Old Age Pension in India

India is often regarded as one of the youngest nations in the world with 33 per cent of its population below 15. The focus of government's policy and social mobilisation has invariably been on the younger and 'productive' sections of society.

Violence Against Women and Girls on The Rise in Philippines

Of course, behind the alarming figures are real women and young girls whose lived realities give an insight into what happens when violence enters the secure walls of a home and the abuser is a trusted family member. This is the story of a mother-da

Dairy Initiative Creates Alternate Employment Avenues for Women Farmers

Another happy dairy farmer is Amma Devi, 35, who claims to have adequate milk to feed her five children and enough left over to sell. Amma has also used a portion of her profits to get her cow artificially inseminated.

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How JP Morgan’s Justin Nelson Ties Giving to Estate Plans

Ask a wealthy family how they plan to divide an estate, and the conversation used to stop at percentages: how much to each child, how much to the grandchildren, how much to charity if anything is left over. That conversation has changed. Fo

Bestselling Author Chris Sund Finds 92% of Adults Believe They Are Capable of More

His survey of more than 200 working adults points to a gap that has little to do with talent, and a personal mission to help people close it.

Pluto Security Emerges From Stealth With $42M in Funding, Backed by a Community-First Growth Strategy

For cybersecurity startups, building a capable product is only...

How White-Collar Cases Now Begin With a Document Request, Not a Knock at the Door

A federal grand jury subpoena shows up in the CFO's inbox, addressed to the company, asking for three years of emails, wire records, and board decks. The case is already underway. Nobody kicked in a door. No agent flashed a badge in the lob
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