November 2006
SF Gate: Sex trafficking from South Korea to US
by jlesage
During their trip to South Korea, Chronicle reporter Meredith May and staff photographer Deanne Fitzmaurice found that while the public sex industry has slowed, parts of the business has gone underground and is still alive and well. Audio/slideshow in 4 p
October 2006
Bankers for poor win peace Nobel - CNN.com
by ravi
Bangladeshi microcredit pioneer Muhammad Yunus and his Grameen Bank were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for their work in advancing economic and social opportunities for the poor, particularly women.
August 2006
US backs morning-after pill sales
by ravi
[BBC] The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved over-the-counter sales of the emergency contraceptive pill after three years of controversy.
BT says women make the best bosses
by ravi
[via Register] Women over 50 will be the best bosses in the future because they understand the importance of flexible working, according to research from BT.
July 2006
March 2005
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