Category Archives: Family

Educated men more likely to “live” gender equality

Posted on 9 March 2011 in Family, Gender issues

The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) conducted the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) which gathered household data on men’s attitudes and practices in Brazil, Chile, Croatia, India, Mexico and Rwanda. The goal was to find out … Continue reading →

Click here to read and write comments

6.9 million women slaves … in 2010

Posted on 3 November 2010 in Employment, Family, Human Rights

Human trafficking is the illegal trade in human beings for the purposes of sexual exploitation or forced labor. This “modern-day slavery” is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world. Around 12.3 million adults and children are  in forced prostitution … Continue reading →

Click here to read and write comments (6)

Maternal mortality – no end in sight

Posted on 14 July 2010 in Education, Family, Human Rights

Approximately half a million women die worldwide each year as a result of pregnancy or childbirth, 99% in developing countries 1. A woman in Niger has a one in seven chance of dying during pregnancy or delivery, whereas in Ireland, … Continue reading →

Click here to read and write comments (1)

What happened to 100 million baby girls?

Posted on 10 March 2010 in Family, Gender issues

The March 6 issue of the Economist highlighted the problem of gendercide – the “disappearance” of an estimated 100 million baby girls, either killed, aborted or neglected. Three factors were cited: • the traditional preference for sons • a modern … Continue reading →

Click here to read and write comments (5)

What about the gender pension gap?

Posted on 27 January 2010 in Employment, Family, Gender issues

Much attention is given to the gender pay gap, but one hears much less about the increasing gender pension gap –  a growing problem in most countries. Pension systems are usually based on employment related contributions.  Women’s working patterns – … Continue reading →

Click here to read and write comments (4)