To The Contrary
Women make up half the world's HIV infection, and adolescent girls are at particular risk. Experts at this week's International AIDS Conference experts call women an 'unfinished agenda' in the AIDS respose and urge action on education and treatment. See what our panelists think on this week's To The Contrary Extra. Continue
To The Contrary
The Democratic National Committee is criticized for ads accusing GOP presidenital candidate Mitt Romney of "dancing around" issues with footage of his wife's horse. See what our panelists think on this week's To The Contrary Extra. Continue
Independent Lens
Nicholas Kristof and Somaly Mam's Voices for Change agent Eam Chhai Voeurn go on a local radio show to discuss sex trafficking in Cambodia. While on the show, Eam asks Kristof for suggestions on achieving change and making the public more aware of sex trafficking as a problem. Continue
Independent Lens
Meg Ryan navigates the maze-like neighborhoods of Toul Kork, a poverty-stricken district in the Phnom Penh municipality of Cambodia, to meet the prostitutes that Somaly Mam -- a Cambodian human rights and anti-sex trafficking advocate -- has worked with. Mam is a source of inspiration and strength for these women, but encounters frequent difficulties in helping them overcome their circumstances. Continue
Next Avenue
Those of us who are more than 40 years on can take pride in the power within that softening silhouette in the mirror. This is the time to celebrate our body’s healthy service and endurance. Continue
To The Contrary
For the first time in 13 years FDA approves a weight-loss drug but the pill is not without controversy. Continue
Independent Lens
At no point in history have more people been enslaved than there are women currently in the sex trade. The exploitation of mostly women and girls forced into prostitution generates an estimated $27.8 billion each year, making it one of the fastest growing organized crime. Continue
Independent Lens
Meet Brionna Williams: At 14, Brionna Williams was suffering from health problems and chronic asthma. Now a 17-year-old senior at Kansas City’s Central High School, Brionna has become healthier and has found success as a highly recruited student athlete. Continue
To The Contrary
In a new poll of G-20 countries, Canada ranks best for women. India comes in last and the U.S. ranks 6th. Continue
Independent Lens
Worldwide, two million women are living with fistulas. Every year there are 100,000 new cases. Only 14,000 cases are treated annually. In Somaliland women have an estimated 1 in 50 lifetime chance of developing a fistula during childbirth. When funds allow, the Edna Adan Hospital treats fistulas for free and this is the story of Fadumo Ibrahimo Juisaw who has come to be treated. Continue
To The Contrary
Marissa Mayer announced her new role as CEO of Yahoo this week, and then revealed she is six months pregnant; The State Department is teaming up with World Bank and Gallup to close the gender gap in data; The media darling talks about her new book, her road trip across the U.S. and the future for young women in the Republican party. Continue
Next Avenue
Given the choice of sleeping in the her home office or finding a cure for her snoring, one woman assesses her options. Continue
Independent Lens
All around the world, women are dying of causes which could have been prevented. Edna Adan, founder of a maternity hospital in Somaliland, discusses her backstory and what led her to become an agent of change in this Half the Sky Movement awareness campaign video. Continue
Independent Lens
Meg Ryan meets Somaly Mam, a Cambodian human rights and anti-sex trafficking advocate dedicated to ending the epidemic of sexual slavery. After encountering a girl whose infected eye wound made her "undesirable" to clients and led to her eviction from the brothel, she describes the importance of using celebrity to raise awareness of these issues. Continue
To The Contrary
The future of women's health after the Supreme Court ruling on the healthcare bill; a study revelas in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and use of younger eggs gives older women the same chance of having a baby as younger women; Israeli lawmaker Orit Zuaretz and USAID's Sarah Mendelson talk about the challengs governments and non-profits face in combatting trafficking around the world. Continue
POV
A look into the ongoing research that is exposing a potential link between exposure to light at night and cancer risk. Continue
To The Contrary
Asians have surpassed Hispanics as the largest group of new immigrants to the U.S. This week marks the 40th anniversary of Title IX, designed to end gender discrimination in education and school sports. Former Vermont Governor Madeleine Kunin shares her thoughts on the state of American women compared to women overseas. Continue
To The Contrary
Women are still doing more housework than men and they are stressed about how much work they do. Unless, of course, they make more money; The United Nations speaks out against the practice of using baby boxes in Europe; NBA star Etan Thomas talks about his book 'Fatherhood' which profiles celebrity fathers Continue
To The Contrary
As Planned Parenthood stands up for President Obama, women report women's issues are at the bottom of their priorities in this election; marriage may be experiencing a revival with more viral videos and reality shows; the Green Party Presidential Candidate shares her platform for a better America. Continue
To The Contrary
For the first time in U.S. history, white newborns are outnumbered by babies of color; the U.S. Army recently made history by officially opening jobs in combat battalions to women, but direct ground combat roles are still exclusive to men; To The Contrary travels to China to explore the role the U.S. Foreign Service plays in diplomacy overseas. Continue
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