By Margaret E. Greene, Giovanna Lauro and Alice Taylor* Para leer en español, haz click aquí Most global discussions and actions around child and adolescent marriage focus on hotspot areas in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. In Latin America and the Caribbean, researchers and advocates have long studied adolescent pregnancy. But any critical discussion of marriage practices … [Read more...] about Yes, girls do marry as children and adolescents in Latin America
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Can nail polish prevent rape?
Para leer en español, haz click aquí Follow @calemann This question was debated by promoters and detractors of an anti-rape technology that allows women to detect drugs in their drinks with a quick stir of the finger. An ongoing discussion about the effectiveness of this and other gadgets such as anti-rape underwear was recently underway amidst heightened public awareness … [Read more...] about Can nail polish prevent rape?
Violence against women: this problem can be solved
By Esta Soler* Para leer en español, hacer click aquí All of us know too well the devastating statistics and horror stories. Every single day millions of women and girls throughout the world are beaten, raped, mutilated and degraded simply for being female. Many live in daily fear of assault or are haunted by crimes that no one should experience. Gender-based violence is … [Read more...] about Violence against women: this problem can be solved
Violence against women in LAC: Let’s take a look
Graphic Design: Lulú Angulo Para leer en español, hacer click aquí … [Read more...] about Violence against women in LAC: Let’s take a look
Invitation accepted: I am part of #Heforshe
Para leer en español, haz click aquí [vsw id="P8GQ2rWjpGw" source="youtube" width="500" height="344" autoplay="no"] Recently, the English actress Emma Watson sent me an invitation. I know, there is an abyss between us: age, interests, backgrounds –even an ocean. But despite all of this, how can I say no to this request? Men: I would like to take this opportunity to … [Read more...] about Invitation accepted: I am part of #Heforshe