Tag Archives: women’s rights

Wanted: Party Pal. Must be Hilary Clinton

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Soldier for women’s rights (HUMAN rights!) across the globe. Crusader to end violence against women. Influential voice in the struggle for feminine equality. Secretary of State by day. Dance floor diva by night. She’s a bird. She’s a plane. She’s Hilary. And she knows how to throw down!

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I want to party with Hilary. Seriously, I need someone to show me the ropes. And when we get tired of talking about beer, boys, and housekeeping (which will take about two seconds), we can move on to career choices, improving maternal health, equal education and foreign policy.

Hey girl! I’ll clear my book. Just send me an Outlook meeting notice.

What’s next for women’s rights in the Middle East?

Reblogged from Amanpour:

Q&A with Christiane Amanpour
by Samuel Burke, CNN

Christiane Amanpour will host a new daily foreign affairs program on CNN International starting Monday, April 16. Showtimes at Amanpour.com

What’s the next phase for women’s rights in the Middle East?
I think that is the key question we are all looking at as we see these unfolding democracies in former dictatorships where Islamists are now the rising powers.

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I really love reading Christiane Amanpour's insightful commentary about the Middle East, especially with regard to women's rights and parity. If the subject interests you also, do take a few minutes to read this Q&A with Christiane.