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World peace depends much on the promotion of equal respect and advancement of men and women in and by media. That was the view expressed by Mgr Janusz Urbanczyk, Permanent Representative of the Holy See to the United Nations during a meeting of the Organization for Security and Co-operation inContinue Reading

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By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, November 11, 2019: Indian ranked 133 out of 167 countries on Women, Peace, and Security Index, according to the second report prepared by Georgetown University’s Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS). The new 2019 report ranked 167 countries for women based on threeContinue Reading

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By Lissy Maruthanakuzhy Rome, April 15, 2019: Generally, I do not enjoy traveling, especially alone. I began to enjoy journeys only after my six-year sojourn in northeastern India. Travelling to the interior villages helped me become stronger in many ways. However, what is more important is the inspiring persons IContinue Reading

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By Matters India Reporter Kolkata: Until the other day these women were just ordinary village girls or housewives of “bhodro” (respectful) Bengali or Santali families, but today they are ‘women of light.’ A group of village women is able to earn their living and prove their worth after they wentContinue Reading

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Philippines: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order directing government agencies to provide contraception to 6 million Filipino women who don’t have access to birth control and other reproductive health-related services. The executive order implements a landmark legislation signed by Duterte’s predecessor, Benigno Aquino III. The Responsible ParenthoodContinue Reading