Aug 28 Changing the face of leadership in Nepal By Larisa Epatko They grew up in two different countries -- Claire Charamnac in Singapore and Claire Naylor in Nepal -- where they both became conscious of the disadvantages women faced. When they came together at Georgetown University, they decided to do something… Continue reading
Apr 04 ‘To Kill a Sparrow’ shows Afghanistan’s double standard on adultery By Larisa Epatko A young Afghan woman named Soheila ran away with a man after her father forced her to marry a 70 year old. She tells her story in the documentary “To Kill a Sparrow” produced by the Center for Investigative Reporting. Continue reading
Mar 12 Watch Is the Advice for Women in Sheryl Sandburg’s ‘Lean In’ Elitist or Universal? Is the Advice for Women in Sheryl Sandburg's 'Lean In' Elitist or Universal?… Continue watching
Mar 07 Watch Arkansas Abortion Law Bans Procedures After 12 Weeks of Pregnancy Arkansas Legislature Passes Nation's Strictest Abortion Law… Continue watching
Feb 28 Watch Congress Extends Violence Against Women Act, Ending Standstill Congress Extends Violence Against Women Act, Ending Standstill… Continue watching
Feb 28 Watch In Turkey, Economic Opportunities for Women Coincide With More Domestic Abuse As Turkish Society Changes, Domestic Violence Increases… Continue watching
Jul 08 Activist and First Lady Betty Ford Dies at Age 93 By Larisa Epatko Betty Ford -- wife of President Gerald Ford, advocate for breast cancer awareness and activist for women's issues -- died Friday with her children around her at age 93. Continue reading
Mar 07 World Week Ahead: Libya’s Revolt; Women’s Issues; Guatemala Series By Larisa Epatko Violence from nations as disparate as Libya and Guatemala will dominate the international week ahead for the NewsHour. Continue reading