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TSN
Canada draws Germany in U17 women's soccer
TSN
Canada used 11 starters and five substitutes in the match, while Germany used 22 players, with a full rotation of 11 players after the half. The match was part of Canada's 10-day training camp in Florida in preparation for the 2012 CONCACAF women's ...

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TSN
Canadian women finish fourth at Fed Cup
Canada.com
Aleksandra Wozniak of Canada hits a return against Zhang Shuai of China in their first round women's singles match on day two of the 2012 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 17, 2012. Wozniak won 6-3, 6-3.
Canada sweeps foe, but misses playoffsCalgary Herald
Canada sweeps Bahamas in Fed CupMontreal Gazette
Canadian women come through in Fed CupThe Province (blog)

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Globe and Mail
Shafia murders: Fatwa issued against honour killings, domestic violence ...
Toronto Star
Francine Kopun Business Reporter Muslim clerics in Canada issued a fatwa on Saturday against honour killings, domestic violence and hatred of women. “These crimes are major sins in Islam, punishable by the court of law and almighty Allah,” said Prof.
Shafia's treatment of women 'very non-Islamic,' imam saysGlobe and Mail
Canadian fatwa condemns 'honour killings'CBC.ca
Canadian imam bans honor killingsUPI.com
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Banner weekend for Canada's winter athletes
The Province (blog)
Canada's men and women of winter, the same crew, pretty much, that made the nation giddy with a record 14 gold medals at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver/Whistler, haven't lost the midas touch. As of noon PST Saturday Canadians had won eight gold, ...

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The greatest champion of women's rights
Daily Star Online
Clara Zetkin, Mary Wollstonecraft, Anne Nurakin, Margaret Spranger, Kate Millet and Germaine Greer are all universally acknowledged as pioneers in the world of Women's Liberation. People in every nook and corner of the globe remember with deep respect ...
Muhammad, a consistent protector of minority rightsJakarta Post
The Last Sermon of the Prophet MuhammadHuffington Post (blog)

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The Guardian
Women's rights are under attack
Concord Monitor
A woman's right to privacy is being attacked once again. No woman is forced to have an abortion. This difficult decision must be left up to the individual. It's important that the option continue to be safe and legal. Women's lives are at risk if ...
The Komen reversal: One big victory for women's rightsRochester City Newspaper (blog)
Assault on the rights and health of women continuesUNLV The Rebel Yell
Susan G. Komen faces politics with Planned Parenthood decisionnewjerseynewsroom.com
WLWT Cincinnati -Belleville News Democrat
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The Guardian
Women advocates decry Komen move
Tbo.com
Typically, the buzz is about reproductive rights, advances in medicine for women or opportunities to better deliver services. On Thursday, emotions were high as attendees blasted the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation's announcement this week it ...
What Breast Cancer Advocates Owe to the Abortion Rights FightThe Atlantic
Komen's Tactics Will Damage Conversation About Women's HealthYahoo! Contributors Network
Parker: So much for religious rightsAlbany Times Union
Huffington Post -Newser
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Mandla Mandela 'rubbishing women's rights'
News24
Now R1,420.95 Pietermaritzburg - Nelson Mandela's controversial grandson, Mandla Mandela, has undermined the rule of law and “rubbished women's rights” by his allegedly bigamous marriages. This submission is contained in an affidavit filed in the ...

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The Nation, Pakistan
Women rights bill sails thru Senate
The Nation, Pakistan
The Bill provides for the setting up of National Commission on the Status of Women for the promotion of social, economic, political and legal rights of women The statement of objects and reasons of the Bill says that in furtherance of the empowerment ...
Women's rightsDAWN.com
Senate passes bill on women's statusPakistanToday.com.pk
Passage of Women Commission Bill laudedAssociated Press of Pakistan
Pakistan Daily Times -Business Recorder (blog) -South Asian News Agency
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Canada.com (blog)
NDP LEADERSHIP: Dewar reveals women's rights plan in wake of debate attack
Canada.com (blog)
OTTAWA — Days after he was lambasted for naming a man and fellow Ontarian — instead of a woman — as his deputy leader should he become head of the NDP, Paul Dewar unveiled his plan to boost women's equality. The plan, co-authored by NDP MP Irene ...

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Globe and Mail
Deliberations continue in Canada 'honor' murder trial
CNN
The family members were all recent immigrants to Canada from Afghanistan. They have all pleaded not guilty. Sunday will be the second day of deliberations for the seven women and five men on the jury. The three Shafia sisters -- Zainab, 19, Sahar, 17, ...
Shafia trial jury ends 1st day of deliberationsCBC.ca
Shafia's relatives endorse honour-killings: ReportMontreal Gazette
The trial that gripped a nation: WarmingtonToronto Sun

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CBC.ca
With Olympic berth secured, Canada looks to post rare win over US
Victoria Times Colonist
By Marc Weber, Postmedia News January 28, 2012 9:05 PM Team Canada celebrate after defeating Mexico to qualify for the 2012 Olympics after their semi-final CONCACAF Women's Olympic qualifying soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia January 27, ...
Plenty at stake in Canada-US CONCACAF clashCBC.ca
My Very First CONCACAF Women's Olympic QualifierVancouver Sun (blog)
Canada off to Olympics with emotional win over MexicoNational Post (blog)
TSN -Toronto Sun -The Province
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USA TODAY
Roz Groenewoud wins gold in women's skiing superpipe at Winter X Games
Denver Post
By Daniel Petty Roz Groenewoud, winner of the women's Super-Pipe, gets some massive air at the Winter X Games on Saturday, January 28, 2012 in Aspen, Colo. (Kristin Braga Wright, Special to the Denver Post) ASPEN — Canada's Roz Groenewoud, ...
X Games superpipe final devoted to memories of Sarah BurkeUSA TODAY
Groenewoud wins X Games superpipe; dedicates to BurkeTSN
Canada's Groenewoud soars to ski superpipe victoryAspen Times
Calgary Herald -Canada.com
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Women in Egypt Heed Warning From Iranian Women on Rights
TrustLaw
The video features pictures of the life of Iranian women before and after the Islamic revolution there in 1979. Depicting a reversal of women's rights with the implementation of Islamic rule after the revolution, the video warns women in Egypt and ...

Women's Rights Activists Demand Dismissal of Syunik Governor
Armenian Weekly
YEREVAN (AW)–The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Women in December 2011 drafted a petition demanding Syunik Governor Suren Khachatrian's dismissal from office. Khachatrian had publicly assaulted businesswoman Silva Hambardzumian on Nov.

Spirit of Jean Pigott lives on
Toronto Sun
By Mark Bonokoski ,QMI Agency A recipient of the Order of Canada, Jean Pigott was a pioneer for Canadian women. A painting of Pigott hangs in Ottawa City Hall. (Tony Caldwell/QMI Agency) One of the grande dames of Ottawa died earlier this month, ...

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Beyond macho: Defining a man's world
Montreal Gazette
While women's studies have been gaining a foothold at universities across the country since the early 1970s, academic courses and research on men could barely be found, most often hidden under the umbrella of gender studies.
Does porn make males insecure about bodies?Canada.com

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Irish Times
NWCI chief quits over Govt's 'scant regard' for women's rights
thejournal.ie
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE of the National Women's Council of Ireland has resigned, accusing the Government of showing “scant regard” for women's rights. Susan McKay said “drastic” cuts of 35 per cent to the organisation's funding in the last Budget had made ...
Women's council chief quits over cutsIrish Times
Women's council chief resigns after Shatter refuses to reverse cutsIrish Independent
National Women's Council boss resigns after Government cuts fundingIrish Examiner
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Globe and Mail
In Mexico, a tale of two victims of the same violent culture
Globe and Mail
Canadian Sheila Nabb – badly beaten in a luxury resort in Mexico – was cared for like a queen in a country that too often treats its own women worse than animals. But her case and the ironic presence of a North American women's-rights delegation headed ...
Mexican man admits to beating Canadian touristCTV.ca

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CBC.ca
Olympics on Canada's mind ahead of crucial Mexico semifinal
CBC.ca
“But it's the nature of the tournaments here for the women's side that you have to win the semifinal. There are no second chances like there is in the World Cup. The key is to win this game and the final's just the cherry on top.” Canada landed the ...
Herdman hoping to take Canada over 'omeToronto Sun
Canada, Mexico ready for battle with Olympics on the lineNational Post (blog)
Own The Podium's new chief executive officer has high hopes for women's soccerWinnipeg Free Press
Toronto Star -TSN
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