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Lies And The Law In Indian Divorce Battles
Men fighting bitter divorce cases in courts often stoop to levelling false allegations of adultery (infidelity) against their wives in order to avoid paying maintenance.
Austria: African Women Fight Female Genital Mutilation
Waris Dirie, an Austrian of Somalian origin, is an inspiration to the many victims of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), especially in Africa. Born into a family of Somalian nomads, Dirie's genitals were mutilated when she was three years old.
Indonesia’s Story on Bringing Women Into Parliament
Women's representation in Indonesia's parliament has seen its ups and downs but has improved over time overall.
Mrs. Uma Sav: Inspirational Indian Village Manager
The 73rd amendment to the Indian Constitution mandated 33 per cent reservations for women in local governments including PRIs (Panchayati Raj Institutions) in 1992. This led to a dramatic upward spiral in the participation of women at the local leve
Prescription Drug Abuse in the Sunshine State Affects Entire Nation
The rampant problem of prescription drug abuse in South Florida knows no boundaries, with addicts and pushers crossing state line to fill prescriptions in multiple pain management clinics.
