Congo Rapes Spotlight New ‘Conflict Minerals’ Law

Joe Lauria reports for Women’s eNews: “The recent mass rapes in a mineral-rich area of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo underscore the urgency of a new U.S. law to certify consumer goods free of ‘conflict minerals’ tied to the violence. The law may b…

Promoting Peace: CEDAW Women’s Rights Treaty

Drafted in 1979, The United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) predates UN Security Council Resolution 1325, the landmark international human rights law drafted in 2000. CEDAW also works towards sustainable peace.

Global Success: CEDAW Women’s Rights Treaty

The United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) has led to tremendous changes around the world. In agreeing to ratify CEDAW, countries agree to take concrete action to improve the status of women and girls.

Lies & Facts: CEDAW Women’s Rights Treaty

The radical right has spread quite a few lies about the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), often because of its opposition to women’s rights. Here are facts to replace some of the more common lies.

‘Good ol’ Boys’ in Warren’s Way?

Politico’s Jonathan Allen and Carrie Budoff Brown interviewed NOW President Terry O’Neill about why there is so much opposition from the White House and from Wall Street on the naming Elizabeth Warren to head the Consumer Protection Bureau: “She can’t get 60 votes in the Senate, some say — too polarizing. Others say Warren’s outspoken Read more …