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more about #unitednations filet-of-swedishfish: i hate that my value will ALWAYS be determined by my body and what i do/plan to do/did with it. have premarital/ lots of sex and dont hide it? a whor... more » divine booty: I hate that at 26 I feel like I'm expiring in a few years and that the window for marriage is closing. more » tweak23: I hate that because I know I have to go to such an excess of effort in order to be considered as smart/capable/strong/funny/interesting/accomplished a... more » andromedeia: I hate being judged for wearing the same jeans two days in a row when the boys in my classes are far, far nastier than that. more » Lilah: I hate that when I'm walking by myself at night and see a group of men coming towards me, I feel fear. more » voxpulchra: As a woman at an engineering school, I'm often left with this feeling that if I simply have children and raise them to make the world a better place, ... more » Sm6rtGrrl: I can't go with just one. I hate that I am expected to be a nurturer and caregiver because I happen to have ovaries. I also hate that even in academ... more » Maggita: Why do I feel shame or responsibility when a man cat-calls me on the street? Why can't I enjoy my body without thinking about the attitudes of strang... more » Jenavira: I hate that I am told that have I have to make everything look flawless and easy. more » Zombie Ms. Skittles: I hate that being forward or standing up for myself is seen as being pushy or bitchy. So if I ever attempt to advocate for myself, I risk doing mysel... more » curiousgeorgiana: What do I hate most? Knowing that I will often be held to a different professional and social standard than my male counterparts. more » PilgrimSoul: "that I should be the one defending the country or bringing food to the table" Hmm. So I don't disagree that gender roles are binding per se, but, u... more » Benevolent_Dictatrix (patently absurd): What gender role imposed by society do I hate the most? The idea that the most important indicator of my worth is whether or not men want to have sex... more » Mr.Gawn: i think culture and religion would have to change before violence against women can be stopped... as long as women are second class citizens, getting... more » Agumen: I think all the people who get involved and work to prevent violence against women are modern saints. And I think educating men is a good step as well... more » SwirlGirl: It's nice to see this issue getting a focus. Is there any talk of how this will filter into the UN's other operations, such that preventing violence ... more » itsonreserve: Not much money donated=me having sad face. Why can't countries see how this affects them? more » TheUptightMidwesterner: "Today I settled all Family business, so don't tell me you're innocent, [Hillary}." more » TeacherDee: "i'm passing the note back. you were supposed to check 'yes' or 'no'." more » MizJenkins: *Ahmadinejad has morning wood, pass it on.* more » -
#personalpolitical
United/Nations: Ghida Anani On Addressing Violence Against Women
Last week, sitting alongside United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and the Princess of Thailand, twenty-eight year-old Lebanese activist Ghida Anani delivered a fiery, unblinking address on fighting violence against women. Here's what we talked about afterward. More » -
#justsayno
Ending Violence Against Women: A Day At The U.N.
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Yesterday, I hung out at United Nations headquarters to learn about what's being done at the highest levels and on the ground. Here's what I found out. More » -
#backtoschool
Time For School: Afghan Girl Struggles To Get Education
Last night, PBS aired Wide Angle's Time For School 3, a documentary series that follows seven school children from around the world, like 16-year-old Shugufa, whose education may be cut short by Taliban attacks and household obligations. More » -
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#literalgirlongirlcrime
Human Trafficking Up, More Women Becoming Traffickers
A new study by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime shows that human trafficking is increasing in the world. But, in a bid for full equality, women are trafficking other women more, too. More » -
#foreignaffairs
First Person: "We Are Now Unable To Distinguish Joy From Fear"
Journalist Safa Joudeh's Time magazine account of the bombing of her family's apartment building in Gaza sent chills down our spines. More » -
#ragtrade
Scarlett Johansson For Dolce? And Why?
- Word is, Mrs. Ryan Reynolds née maybe-alien Scarlett Johansson will be fronting Dolce and Gabbana's latest campaign. For what? Um, no one knows. [Style.com]
