Mexican Women Make New Wave in Gold Mining Industries
Mining is the third most important industry in Mexico, after petroleum and tourism, according to official sources. The number of employees in the mining industry has risen to almost 286,000, according to the Mexican Social Security
Kashmiri Separatist Leader Flays Osama’s Burial At Sea
Like most of the Islamic scholars across the world, the senior Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani Tuesday flayed Osama bin Laden's burial at sea.
‘Staying Alive’ Empowers Women to Combat Domestic Violence
'Staying Alive' began in 2009 and initially reached out to 35 wards in the Rajarhat-Gopalpur Municipality area. It is is funded by the Department for International Development (DFID). It aims to empower women with legal knowledge and provide legal
Child Marriage Continues in Nepal
The legal age of marriage in Nepal is 18, but a 2008 report from the Family Planning Association of Nepal estimated that 60 percent of Nepali girls marry before that age.
Women Professionals Seek Better Career Opportunities
Others feel that appreciation and promotions don't easily come the way of women employees. Clara Rodrigues, 24, a journalist based in Saligao, rues the fact that the glass ceiling obstructs many ambitions women may harbour.
