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Issue Brief: Women and Social Security: Challenges Facing the American System of Social Insurance
Contents
Introduction
A Brief History
The Changing Family and Work Lives of Women
Advocates for Change
The Basic Principles--Adequacy and Equity
Options for Using Social Security to Address Gender Inequities in Work and Family…
Introduction
A Brief History
The Changing Family and Work Lives of Women
Advocates for Change
The Basic Principles--Adequacy and Equity
Options for Using Social Security to Address Gender Inequities in Work and Family…
Tags: family, government, insurance, social security, work
Preparing to Lead: The College Women's Guide to Internships and Other Public Policy Learning Opportunities in Washington, D.C.
Contents
Foreword
Using the Guide
Part I: Research and Advocacy Internships
-Introduction
-Consumer and Public Interest
-Environment
-Health and Reproductive Policy
-Human Welfare
-International Issues
-Peace, Arms Control and…
Foreword
Using the Guide
Part I: Research and Advocacy Internships
-Introduction
-Consumer and Public Interest
-Environment
-Health and Reproductive Policy
-Human Welfare
-International Issues
-Peace, Arms Control and…
Tags: civil rights, college, education, government, politics, university, work
WAND Bulletin: Volume 19, No. 3
The bulletin covers the 2000 USA elections with special interest on women for nuclear abolition, and reduced military spending.
Tags: election, government, military, Nuclear, USA
WAND Bulletin: Volume 19, No. 1
The Bulletin covers issues surrounding nuclear waste and it's safety. It also features members who raised awareness against US government's increased military spending.
Tags: government, military, USA
Women Take Action!
The information packet contains extensive reading on Nuclear Disarmament, Nuclear Waste, and US Military Programs and how these affect citizens, especially women adversely.
Tags: government, military, USA
Muslim Family Laws and their Implementation in Pakistan
The report comments on the legal status of women in Pakistan in 1985, with respect to family laws as laid by the government of Pakistan. Additionally, the report offers legal remedies to make laws less discriminatory towards women.
Tags: advocacy, family, government, Islam, legal status, Pakistan
Women's Action Forum National, Lahore: Newsletter #6
Contents:
i) Editorial
ii) Message to the Future Generations by E.C. Stanton and S.B. Anthony
iii) Some Issues Facing Women in 1985
iv) Poem "Towards Freedom" by Alys Faiz
v) Activities of Women's Action Forum (WAF National) June, 1984-July,…
i) Editorial
ii) Message to the Future Generations by E.C. Stanton and S.B. Anthony
iii) Some Issues Facing Women in 1985
iv) Poem "Towards Freedom" by Alys Faiz
v) Activities of Women's Action Forum (WAF National) June, 1984-July,…
Tags: advocacy, discrimination, government, Islam, legal status, Pakistan
Women's Action Forum: News Clippings on Pakistan's Women's Movement
This is a collection of newspaper articles on the Women's Action Forum- an advocacy group based in Pakistan. Specifically, articles reporting on the organization's third anniversary panel discussion on "Pakistani Women Today" in 1985.
Tags: advocacy, discrimination, government, Islam, legal status, Pakistan
Women's Action Coalition: Invitation to an Inauguration
This is an invitation to the inauguration of "Rudywatch" which was a forum organized by the Women's Action Coalition outside the City Hall to speak about women's issues
Tags: government
WAC Stats: The Facts About Women
Contents
Abortion
AIDS
Art
Breast Cancer
Cosmetics and Cosmetic Surgery
Eating Disorders/Dieting
Government
Health
Homelessness
Hysterectomy
International
Media
Menopause
Mothers
Population
Prison
Rape
Sex Industry
Sexual…
Abortion
AIDS
Art
Breast Cancer
Cosmetics and Cosmetic Surgery
Eating Disorders/Dieting
Government
Health
Homelessness
Hysterectomy
International
Media
Menopause
Mothers
Population
Prison
Rape
Sex Industry
Sexual…
Tags: abortion, AIDS/HIV, government, health, media, population, rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, violence