Women hold banners during a sit-in to encourage every parent to breastfeed their infants, in front of the Ministry of Public Health in Beirut
Women hold banners during a sit-in to encourage every parent to breastfeed their infants, in front of the Ministry of Public Health in Beirut June 25, 2014. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir (LEBANON - Tags: SOCIETY HEALTH CIVIL UNREST)
A Chat With Eriko Asakura From The Embassy Of Japan In DR Congo
Eriko, who works as a researcher on economics and co-operation in the Embassy of Japan in Kinshasa, agreed to answer a few questions about her time in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She recently undertook a field trip to Katanga where she visited activities implemented by WFP with funding from the Government of Japan.
Babysitters Find Gender Gap at Starting Gate
"I feel rude asking for more money," says one babysitter here, reflecting on why she might earn less than boys. "Babysitting is just one of those things where it's harder to ask for more money because you're not in a 'professional' atmosphere."
As euphoria fades, Mosul wonders what ISIL rule will bring
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Ban on inmate sterilizations moves forward in Calif. legislature
USA-CALIFORNIA/PRISONS:Ban on inmate sterilizations moves forward in Calif. legislature
Moroccan women take part in a demonstration to demand the resignation of Morocco's PM Benkirane, in Rabat
Moroccan women take part in a demonstration outside parliament to demand the resignation of Morocco's Islamist Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane, in Rabat June 24, 2014. The protest was held in response to a speech by Benkirane last week encouraging women to stay at home and look after their families, according to local media. The signs read, "Stop Benkirane." (MOROCCO - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS)
Moroccan women take part in a demonstration to demand the resignation of Morocco's PM Benkirane, in Rabat
Moroccan women take part in a demonstration outside parliament to demand the resignation of Morocco's Islamist Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane, in Rabat June 24, 2014. The protest was held in response to a speech by Benkirane last week encouraging women to stay at home and look after their families, according to local media. The signs read, "Stop Benkirane." (MOROCCO - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS)
Moroccan women take part in a demonstration to demand the resignation of Morocco's PM Benkirane, in Rabat
Moroccan women take part in a demonstration outside parliament to demand the resignation of Morocco's Islamist Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane, in Rabat June 24, 2014. The protest was held in response to a speech by Benkirane last week encouraging women to stay at home and look after their families, according to local media. The signs read, "Stop Benkirane." (MOROCCO - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS)
Women stitch cloths at a factory, supported by proceeds coming from conservation activities at the Wildlife Works premises, in Mtito Andei
Women stitch cloths at a factory, supported by proceeds coming from conservation activities at the Wildlife Works premises, in Mtito Andei, east of Kenya's capital Nairobi June 19, 2014. The United Nations will seek ways to toughen environmental laws this week to crack down on everything from illegal trade in wildlife to mercury poisoning and hazardous waste. The U.N. Environment Assembly (UNEA), a new forum of all nations including environment ministers, business leaders and civil society, will meet in Nairobi from June 23-27 to work on ways to promote greener economic growth. Picture taken June 19. REUTERS/Noor Khamis (KENYA - Tags: BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT)