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Today at Ms. | November 2, 2023
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Why Are Women Experts Still Excluded From Peace Talks Across the Globe? [[link removed]]
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“Peace Begins With Her,” an interactive street-art exhibition to honor the contributions of women to peace was held on Oct. 25 outside the main entrance to the United Nations headquarters, coinciding with the annual Security Council debate on the topic, happening inside. The temporary installation was hosted by several U.N. agencies and attended by numerous women peacekeepers. (John Penney / PassBlue)
BY DAWN CLANCY | The number of women and girls living in conflict-affected countries reached 614 million in 2022—50 percent higher than the number in 2017. To end war and bring lasting peace, women must be involved at the highest levels of peacemaking and peace-building processes, no matter the size or shakiness of the proverbial negotiating table. And regardless of how many men with or without guns dominate the proceedings.
“Men are making the decisions, but it’s the women that feel the impact more. [That’s why] it’s really important for women to be part of the decision-making when it involves peace and security.”
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Teach Students Asian American History and Advocacy: ‘Our Movements Are Stronger When We Stand Together’ [[link removed]]
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Asian Americans gather in Times Square to protest violence again Asians and Asian hate in New York City on March 16, 2023. (Fatih Aktas / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
BY SHARON KIM and LALITHA PAMIDIGANTAM | Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are creating a movement to implement accurate and culturally representative curricula in public schools. The majority of Ohioans want this education—and we see this desire echoed nationally: In Illinois, we saw the historic passage of the TEAACH Act in 2021. Similar legislation was passed in New Jersey and Connecticut in 2022, showing a need and desire for inclusive curricula across the country. These education bills encompass a wide array of identities and histories.
We understand that our histories and our futures are tied to one another. This is the core of the AAPI curriculum movement.
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Ms. Global: Iran Passes New Hijab Laws, Mexico Moves to Elect First Female President, Western Australia Decriminalizes Abortion [[link removed]]
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BY VAL DIEZ CANSECO and CLARA SCHOLL | The U.S. ranks as the 19th most dangerous country for women, 11th in maternal mortality, 30th in closing the gender pay gap, 75th in women’s political representation, and painfully lacks paid family leave and equal access to health care. But Ms. has always understood: Feminist movements around the world hold answers to some of the U.S.’s most intractable problems. Ms. Global is taking note of feminists worldwide.
This time with news from Mexico, Iran, Brazil, Somalia and more.
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[link removed] [[link removed]] Tune in for a new episode of Ms. magazine's podcast, On the Issues with Michele Goodwin on
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People are mobilizing for labor rights—with major strikes taking place across industries from entertainment to healthcare and more. In this episode, we’re talking about why it’s important to fight for women workers—looking at the past, examining the present, and putting a focus on the future. We examine what’s at stake, including childcare, equal pay, and more.
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