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Women & Revolution: What Does Media Coverage Mean for Eman al-Obeidy?

I had originally been intending to write about a NYTs article entitled After Rape Report in Libya, Woman Sees Benefit in Publicity.  This article details the plight of Eman al-Obeidy [or Iman al-Obeidi] and examines her experience through the lens … Continue reading

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NYTs best seller: Congratulations to Gayle Lemmon!

I just learned that Gayle Lemmon, judge of the WIPA: Women & Public Policy Essay Contest is an official NYTs best seller.  Snap up your copy of The Dressmaker of Khair Khana before it sells out! Congratulations Gayle Lemmon! The … Continue reading

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Women & Revolution: Does Victimization Prompt Change?

What I am hoping this post will do is start a discussion on the complex position of women in revolution & conflict, specifically what the moniker of “victim” and what it implies.  Finally, what are the implications of this on bringing change to … Continue reading

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Deadline extended March 30th 11:59pm – WIPA: Women & Public Policy Essay Contest

The WIPA:Women & Public Policy Essay Contest has been extended to give you a bit more time to submit your thoughts in response to our questions. Remember these opinion essays are a minimum of 250 words – 500 words maximum. … Continue reading

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