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Irula tribal women seek self-sufficiency p8 Women evolve empowering and liberating culture p10 Finding ways to regain control of their lives p13 We refuse to be token niggers in feminist groups p14 Weaving on sacred ground p16 "Our voices must be heard." p18 Amerindian and black women: 500 years of neglect p20 |
Mapuche women and traditional health p23 Immersing in traditional cultures p25 Maori women defend right to health p28 Women's Institute fosters identity and culture p29 The running spirit p30 Maori artist: Kura Rewiri Thorsen p31 Resources p32 Radio network links north and south p33 Radio program, Not Vanishing, flourishes p34 |
Women advocate for indigenous education p35 We defend the earth 36 A healthy and sustainable environment for all p39 Declaration on trafficking in women p42 First Asian indigenous women's conference p44 |
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Research Report, Women and Peacebuilding, Philippines
Recognising Women’s Participation in Sustainable and Lasting Peace. Isis International realised it is essential to initially find out to what extent or if any at all do peace advocates include or consider women and gender in their peace work with from ICCO foundation, Isis carried out a study on women peacemakers in the Philippines.
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