A woman holds a sign as she takes part in the "March of the Whores" to protest against discrimination and violence against women in Monterrey
A woman holds a sign as she takes part in the "March of the Whores" to protest against discrimination and violence against women in Monterrey, August 31, 2013. The march is part of the SlutWalk protest movement, which started after a police officer advised female students in Canada to "avoid dressing like sluts". Sign reads, "I'm not a whore, nor saint. Free women!" REUTERS/Daniel Becerril (MEXICO - Tags: SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST)
Paid Family Leave in California: All is Not Well
No better time than Labor Day to take a new critical look at the nation's first Paid Family Leave Act. I hailed our state's law in this space over a year ago. Today I want to backtrack and emphasize the crying need for awareness and implementation.
Activists take part in a "March of the Whores" to protest against discrimination and violence against women in Monterrey
Activists take part in a "March of the Whores" to protest against discrimination and violence against women in Monterrey August 31, 2013. The march is part of the SlutWalk protest movement which started in 2011 after a police officer advised female students in Canada to "avoid dressing like sluts". REUTERS/Daniel Becerril (MEXICO - Tags: SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
The foot of a woman from Kenya peeks out as she holds a banner during the World March of Women in Sao Paulo
The foot (bottom) of a woman from Kenya peeks out as she holds a banner during the World March of Women in Sao Paulo August 31, 2013. The main objectives of the World March of Women are to put an end to poverty, and violence against women. REUTERS/Nacho Doce (BRAZIL - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY POVERTY)
Woman holds a banner that reads "Chauvinism kills" during the World March of Women in Sao Paulo
A woman holds a banner that reads "Chauvinism kills" during the World March of Women in Sao Paulo August 31, 2013. The main objectives of the World March of Women are to put an end to poverty, and violence against women. REUTERS/Nacho Doce (BRAZIL - Tags: CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY)
A woman shows drawings on her legs during the World March of Women in Sao Paulo
A woman shows drawings on her legs during the World March of Women in Sao Paulo August 31, 2013. The main objectives of the World March of Women are to put an end to poverty, and violence against women. The word reada, "free". REUTERS/Nacho Doce (BRAZIL - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY POVERTY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Women with their disabled children march during the World March of Women in Sao Paulo
Women with their disabled children march during the World March of Women in Sao Paulo August 31, 2013. The main objectives of the World March of Women are to put an end to poverty, and violence against women. REUTERS/Nacho Doce (BRAZIL - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY POVERTY)
Brazilian women shout slogans during the World March of Women in Sao Paulo
Brazilian women shout slogans during the World March of Women in Sao Paulo August 31, 2013. The main objectives of the World March of Women are to put an end to poverty, and violence against women. REUTERS/Nacho Doce (BRAZIL - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY POVERTY)
Brazilian women dance during the World March of Women in Sao Paulo
Brazilian women dance during the World March of Women in Sao Paulo August 31, 2013. The main objectives of the World March of Women are to put an end to poverty, and violence against women. REUTERS/Nacho Doce (BRAZIL - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY POVERTY)
A woman from Nepal holds a banner during the World March of Women in Sao Paulo
A woman from Nepal holds a banner during the World March of Women in Sao Paulo August 31, 2013. The main objectives of the World March of Women are to put an end to poverty, and violence against women. REUTERS/Nacho Doce (BRAZIL - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY POVERTY)