The Fourth World Conference on Women (FWCW), to be held in Beijing 30 August to 16 September, has been in the making since 1990. At that time, the U.N. Economic and Social Council called for a world women’s conference in 1995, requesting further that the
India acts to save girl babies: The Indian Parliament has acted to prevent doctors from telling parents the sex of their expected children. The high bride price for girls at marriage partially motivates poor Indian parents to prefer raising boys. The practice of female infanticide
In addition to the use of women as a political front, elements of the China population control model have found a home within the cultures and state policies of other countries. In this article, China specialist, John Aird, examines the transferable components of the coercive
To be or not to be — Taiwan government will decide the question Because of Taiwan’s falling birthrate the Department of Health (DOH), Republic of China (ROC), has decided “to abolish subsidies for contraceptives provided to married couples. The Free China Journal reports that, “In
Family life threatened in Singapore Singapore’s Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, speaking at a women’s meeting, the PAP Women’s Wing Event, expressed concern with “trends” which “could weaken the family.” These trends, he said, “were growing worse and could have serious implications for the country
Peruvian amendment to the constitution The Peruvian Commission of Health, Family and Population has proposed an amendment to the constitution. The article states that human life begins at conception and gestation ends at birth. Abortion is to be allowed only under grave circumstances affecting the
Stanley Interrante is an author and freelance journalist who frequently writes on social issues. America has long been a mecca for refugees worldwide, and Los Angeles has now become the new Ellis Island of the nation. Most seek economic opportunity, but some Chinese refugees are
Brazilian Kidnapping Heist Three men kidnapped a pregnant woman, induced labor and stole her baby, according to Brazilian police. The mother told police that she heard her baby cry but was never allowed to see the child. Police believe that the child was taken to
TRAUMATIC IRISH ABORTION CASE The Irish Supreme Court, by a majority of four to one, recently rendered a decision concerning abortion under Article 8 of the Irish Constitution. Article 8 reads: “The State acknowledges the right to life of the unborn and, with due regard
The Fourth World Conference on Women (FWCW), to be held in Beijing 30 August to 16 September, has been in the making since 1990. At
India acts to save girl babies: The Indian Parliament has acted to prevent doctors from telling parents the sex of their expected children. The high
In addition to the use of women as a political front, elements of the China population control model have found a home within the cultures
To be or not to be — Taiwan government will decide the question Because of Taiwan’s falling birthrate the Department of Health (DOH), Republic of
Family life threatened in Singapore Singapore’s Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, speaking at a women’s meeting, the PAP Women’s Wing Event, expressed concern with “trends”
Peruvian amendment to the constitution The Peruvian Commission of Health, Family and Population has proposed an amendment to the constitution. The article states that human
Stanley Interrante is an author and freelance journalist who frequently writes on social issues. America has long been a mecca for refugees worldwide, and Los
Brazilian Kidnapping Heist Three men kidnapped a pregnant woman, induced labor and stole her baby, according to Brazilian police. The mother told police that she
TRAUMATIC IRISH ABORTION CASE The Irish Supreme Court, by a majority of four to one, recently rendered a decision concerning abortion under Article 8 of