International Women’s Day – Latina Lista: News from the Latinx perspective

Human Rights, Life Issues

Violence against women: Progress in some parts of the world, violations continue elsewhere

Mar 7, 2013, 5:02 PM 0

LatinaLista — It was no coincidence that President Obama signed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) the day before International Women’s Day, whose theme is violence against women. The expanded version of the Act is an important milestone in…

Health, Human Rights, Palabra Final, Women

Violence against women rapes a whole society

Mar 9, 2009, 10:34 AM 1

LatinaLista — Violence against women is a worldwide phenomenon that pits abused women against society and their respective judicial systems. It’s only through men and women working together to create solutions can long-lasting change occur and put a halt…

Global Views, Guest Voz, Linking Latinas, Women

Guest Voces: South American Latinas “link” their voices on International Women’s Day

Mar 8, 2009, 9:27 AM 10

LatinaLista — Today the world celebrates International Women’s Day. While the official theme for today is: â€œWomen and men united to end violence against women and girls,â€ the day should also be marked by women sharing their voices to…