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In Africa, Menstruation Can Be a Curse

Masimba Biriwasha, RH Reality Check, Africa & Asia on March 25, 2008 - 9:50am
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Menstruation is perhaps one of the most ordinary individual female experiences but, in sub-Saharan Africa, the experience often impacts society as a whole negatively due to the absence of clean water, sanitation, and products to cope with menstrual flow.


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Voter Beware, A Bigger Battle Is Looming

Martha Burk, Women for Richardson on March 10, 2008 - 9:55am
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There's a much bigger battle looming than the one between the Obama and Clinton camps. It's this: women have suffered incredible setbacks under the Bush Administration, and whether that path continues after November is in women's hands.


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Zambia's Voiceless Children

Masimba Biriwasha, RH Reality Check, Africa & Asia on January 2, 2008 - 10:12am
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Nothing short of a Herculean effort is required to help the growing legion of orphans in Zambia to lead normal lives. A holistic approach including provisions for nutrition, health and cognitive development, and educational and psychosocial support is required to effectively respond to the orphan crisis.


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