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	<title>Conversations for a Better World &#187; Violence Against Women</title>
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		<title>Video response: Harassment against women in Kathmandu, Nepal</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/03/video-response-harassment-against-women-in-kathmandu-nepal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bhumika Ghimire</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Asia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[kathmandu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nepal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sexual harassment]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Women and young girls face harassment while using public transportation in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is common and tolerated, and there is no law to punish the culprits.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
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		<title>The continuum between violence against women and girls in private and violence against women in public</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/03/the-continuum-between-violence-against-women-and-girls-in-private-and-violence-against-women-in-public/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/03/the-continuum-between-violence-against-women-and-girls-in-private-and-violence-against-women-in-public/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:17:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Melanie Lambrick</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Domestic violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[women]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Violence against women occurs both at home (within the family) and in the public sphere (rape, robbery, etc.). To best help women, we need to stop treating public and private violence as separate issues.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>6</slash:comments>
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		<title>Women&#8217;s Rights: Is equality still an illusion?</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/02/womens-rights-its-their-problem-not-ours/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/02/womens-rights-its-their-problem-not-ours/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:01:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anusha Alikhan</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gender equality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women's rights]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=2473</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Though many believe violence against women to primarily be a problem in other parts of the world, the situation for many women in the U.S. is still problematic.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
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		<title>Working with men and boys to end violence against women in Yogyakarta</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/02/working-with-men-and-boys-to-end-violence-against-women-in-yogyakarta/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/02/working-with-men-and-boys-to-end-violence-against-women-in-yogyakarta/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:14:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Fortuna</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Domestic violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Indonesia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence and Abuse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[women]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=2377</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Indonesia has made great strides against gender based violence, both through setting up crisis centers for women, as well as through trying to work with men and boys.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
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		<title>Media: The untold stories of violence against women</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/media-the-untold-stories-of-violence-against-women/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/media-the-untold-stories-of-violence-against-women/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:34:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>IPS News</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[human rights]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[women]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=2126</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Violence against women was discussed at a conference held in Rome in November, where many talked about the importance of raising awareness of the issue through the media. ]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
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		<title>Greece: Police violence against migrant woman triggers reforms</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/greece-police-violence-against-migrant-woman-triggers-reforms/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/greece-police-violence-against-migrant-woman-triggers-reforms/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Asteris Masouras</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[women]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1925</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Evidence of egregious police violence against a migrant woman in Greece has influenced a politician to punish the guilty officers. ]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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		<title>Gender violence continues unabated in India</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/gender-violence-continues-unabated-in-india/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/gender-violence-continues-unabated-in-india/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:34:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shambhu Ghatak</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Domestic violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[india]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=2059</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A report on Gender Violence in India breaks down the prevalence of violence and the types of violence that women are being subjected to.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/gender-violence-continues-unabated-in-india/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
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		<title>Saying no to violence against women through online campaigns</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/saying-no-to-violence-against-women-through-online-campaigns/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/saying-no-to-violence-against-women-through-online-campaigns/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:23:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Renata Alva</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Central America]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Domestic violence]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1935</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Across Central America, online campaigns and activities to raise awareness about the issue of Violence Against Women are taking place across the region.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
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		<title>Puerto Rico: Voices against violence</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/puerto-rico-voices-against-violence/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/puerto-rico-voices-against-violence/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:22:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Firuzeh Shokooh Valle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Domestic violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Puerto Rico]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[women]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1918</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Although violence against women is a serious problem in Puerto Rico, feminist bloggers have been speaking out against this issue that affects women everywhere.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
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		<title>Dialogue on female genital mutilation/cutting</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/dialogue-on-female-genital-mutilationcutting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/dialogue-on-female-genital-mutilationcutting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Radha Patel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Female genital cutting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Female Genital Mutilation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gender equality]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=2004</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Most conversation starters this week agreed that it is culture that keeps female genital mutilation a part of tradition.  There are various ideas on how the international community can eradicate FGM/C.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/dialogue-on-female-genital-mutilationcutting/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
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		<title>Violence &#8220;Behind Doors&#8221; in Hungary</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/violence-behind-doors-in-hungary/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/violence-behind-doors-in-hungary/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:43:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Le Marietta</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Domestic violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[women]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1914</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Despite the alarming frequency of domestic violence in Hungary, existing laws don't do enough to protect women.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
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		<title>Rape epidemic fuels fistula cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/rape-epidemic-fuels-fistula-cases-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/rape-epidemic-fuels-fistula-cases-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:33:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Juhie Bhatia</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1929</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Due to thousands of rapes within the Democratic Republic of Congo women suffering from the health complications are now left hoping to be treated for traumatic fistula, an injury women experience as a result of rape or force of objects to the genitalia.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/rape-epidemic-fuels-fistula-cases-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
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		<title>Rape as a war crime in the Democratic Republic of Congo</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/rape-as-a-war-crime-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/rape-as-a-war-crime-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:32:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micah Albert</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[human rights]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1437</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Democratic Republic of Congo still tolerates violent sexual assualt. Despite recent free and fair elections, the war continues to use rape as a weapon of war.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/rape-as-a-war-crime-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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		<title>Abused by the system: Denying insurance coverage to domestic abuse victims</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/abused-by-the-system-denying-insurance-coverage-to-domestic-abuse-victims/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2010/01/abused-by-the-system-denying-insurance-coverage-to-domestic-abuse-victims/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mahnaz Dar</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Domestic violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[women]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1975</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In eight states, it is still legal for insurance companies to deny coverage to women who have been abused, as these women are considered a financial liability.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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		<title>Violence against women in India</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/violence-against-women-in-india/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/violence-against-women-in-india/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:58:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shambhu Ghatak</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Domestic violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[human rights]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[india]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1407</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Violence against women in India isn't just a current issue, but rather has deep seated traditional roots in the culture. In order to combat the problem, we must understand its causes.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>5</slash:comments>
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		<title>Using the media to reduce domestic violence</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/using-the-media-to-reduce-domestic-violence/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/using-the-media-to-reduce-domestic-violence/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:51:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Walker</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Domestic violence]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1614</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Violence against women usually occurs when it is considered socially acceptable. People are attempting to use the radio soap operas in developing nations to model positive social change.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/using-the-media-to-reduce-domestic-violence/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
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		<title>La Femme: The key to development and progress</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/la-femme-the-key-to-development-and-progress/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/la-femme-the-key-to-development-and-progress/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:28:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rumbleth</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[human rights]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[United Nations Development Fund for Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[women]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1671</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Many international non-governmental organizations focus on the empowerment and progress of women. Here are some of the most relevant ones.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
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		<title>Overlooked abuse victims: Minority women in Canada</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/overlooked-abuse-victims-minority-women-in-canada/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/overlooked-abuse-victims-minority-women-in-canada/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:13:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ralouis</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence and Abuse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[women]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1333</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Many minority women in Canada who face the issue of abuse have to deal not only with the violence itself but with barriers involving race and gender that prevent them from seeking help.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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		<title>Can there be total equality between married people?</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/can-there-be-total-equality-between-married-people/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/can-there-be-total-equality-between-married-people/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:07:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erna</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gender equality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marriage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MDG3]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social equality]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1753</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Does marriage mean giving up some rights? Modernization brings new philosophy, ideologies, technology progress and various perceptions. ]]></description>
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		<title>Religion, globalization and violence against women</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/religion-globalization-and-violence-against-women/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/religion-globalization-and-violence-against-women/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:20:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rose Uchem</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Domestic violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human trafficking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[United Nations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women's rights]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I would like to talk about religion, globalization and violence against women. Insights from my initial research for a doctoral degree in theology reveal a great deal of information on how women are treated.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>5</slash:comments>
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		<title>Culture and female genital mutilation: Is there a connection?</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/culture-and-female-genital-mutilation-is-there-a-connection/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/culture-and-female-genital-mutilation-is-there-a-connection/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:58:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Radha Patel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1845</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[According to womenshealth.gov two million girls and women are victims of FGM/C every year. Today a total of 130 million have undergone such a procedure. How is culture related to the prevalence of female genital mutilation, cutting and fistula?]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>15</slash:comments>
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		<title>Sexual violence in conflict: An ongoing conversation</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/sexual-violence-in-conflict-an-ongoing-conversation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/sexual-violence-in-conflict-an-ongoing-conversation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:30:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Radha Patel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1855</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A few conversation starters answered questions on sexual violence in war zones and any interventions that have made a difference in this affliction. Several war zones are discussed where the concern is a lack of interventions.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
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		<title>USA, Singapore: On buying brides with credit cards</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/usa-singapore-on-buying-brides-with-credit-cards/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/usa-singapore-on-buying-brides-with-credit-cards/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:20:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Solana Larsen</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Domestic violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human trafficking]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1780</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Human Trafficking blog by Amanda Kloer at Change.org in the United States has declared victory in their campaign to get a credit card company to stop doing business with a company in Singapore that sells Vietnamese mail order brides.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
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		<title>Mexico: Unsolved femicide along the border</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/mexico-unsolved-femicide-along-the-border/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/mexico-unsolved-femicide-along-the-border/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:12:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eddie Avila</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[femicide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[young women]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1773</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Violence along the United States - Mexico border has reached staggering levels.  It is not only those involved in the drug trade that fall victims to the kidnappings and murders, young women have become unfortunate casualties in this crisis.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
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		<title>Morocco: Four perspectives on sexual harassment</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/morocco-four-perspectives-on-sexual-harassment/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/morocco-four-perspectives-on-sexual-harassment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:24:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jillian C. York</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gender]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sexual harassment]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1770</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Although cases of sexual harassment in Egypt have received global media attention of late, bloggers in Morocco have been assessing the situation closer to home. The bloggers, both male and female, foreign and Moroccan, offer a variety of perspectives on the issue.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
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		<title>Brazil: The violence against women debate</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/brazil-the-violence-against-women-debate/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/brazil-the-violence-against-women-debate/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Diego Casaes</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women's rights]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1758</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Brazilian bloggers reignite the debate and campaign to end violence.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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		<title>Violence: It starts with language</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/violence-it-starts-with-language/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/12/violence-it-starts-with-language/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:39:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nicole-Caputo</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Domestic violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gender]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Woman]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[women]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1756</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Violence against women, as with everything else, begins with how we communicate. Through our language, we have created a culture in which women are seen as weaker, quieter, more submissive, and the lesser of the two sexes.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>5</slash:comments>
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		<title>Rape as a weapon of war: What do you think?</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/deplorable-rape-still-used-as-a-weapon-of-war/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/deplorable-rape-still-used-as-a-weapon-of-war/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:15:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Radha Patel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[empowerment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sexual abuse]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1660</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sexual violence in armed conflict is increasingly reported with state and non-state individuals. What strategies can help prevent such an affliction?]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>6</slash:comments>
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		<title>Best practices in preventing trafficking</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/best-practices-in-preventing-trafficking/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/best-practices-in-preventing-trafficking/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:12:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Radha Patel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[human rights]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human trafficking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[women]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1711</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[‘Conversation starters’ answered the questions: “What are some of the best practices in preventing trafficking?” and “How do we protect victims from further abuse and violence?” Below is a brief summary of the thoughts shared at Conversations for a Better World.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
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		<title>Anti-trafficking policies should emphasize human rights</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/an-approach-to-fight-trafficking/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/an-approach-to-fight-trafficking/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:44:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Imran Ahmed Siddiqui</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1651</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Economic and political policies made at international, regional and national levels strongly affect the fight against trafficking.  The approach to build a strategy must be holistic.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
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		<title>Stop violence against women</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/stop-violence-against-women/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/stop-violence-against-women/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:18:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Juliana Rincon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[women]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1674</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and through videos, many people and organizations around the world are expressing their need to end the violence as well as the efforts they are undertaking to ensure that women have a safer world to live in.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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		<title>This week&#8217;s highlights: Domestic violence and men</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/highlights-domestic-violence-and-men/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/highlights-domestic-violence-and-men/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:05:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Radha Patel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Domestic violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[People]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence and Abuse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[women]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1534</guid>
		<description><![CDATA['Conversation starters' answered the question: "Can you share any stories of men and boys mobilizing to stop domestic violence?" Below is a brief summary of the thoughts shared at Conversations for a Better World.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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		<title>Help stop trafficking now</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/help-stop-trafficking-now/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/help-stop-trafficking-now/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:49:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Radha Patel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[human rights]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human trafficking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women's rights]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1405</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It's shocking: Between 500,000 to 2 million people, mostly women and children, are trafficked every year according to a UN study on violence against women. What are some of the best practices in preventing trafficking? How do we protect victims from further abuse and violence?]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
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		<title>Domestic violence: My conclusions</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/domestic-violence-my-conclusions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/domestic-violence-my-conclusions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:45:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Imran Ahmed Siddiqui</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Domestic violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[human rights]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women's rights]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1409</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I have dealt with domestic violence and other female issues in my country, Pakistan. There are various trends that perpetuate domestic violence. I have listed some of my conclusions.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>11</slash:comments>
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		<title>Domestic violence: What must be done</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/1489/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/1489/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:14:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elga Salvador</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Domestic violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Non-profit organization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[women]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1489</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Violence against women, above all domestic violence, should be addressed from different perspectives.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
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		<title>Domestic violence and macho culture</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/domestic-violence-and-macho-culture/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/domestic-violence-and-macho-culture/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:46:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wabond</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1307</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Men must be protected from being pressured by traditions and macho culture into committing violence again women or other men.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/domestic-violence-and-macho-culture/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>5</slash:comments>
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		<title>8 ways you can coach boys into men and other links</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/8-ways-you-can-coach-boys-into-men-and-other-links/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/8-ways-you-can-coach-boys-into-men-and-other-links/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:43:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Farzana Safiullah</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Domestic violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[women]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1457</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Here are links to several documents that offer a snapshot of violence against women from a global perspective as well as prevention guidelines. ]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/8-ways-you-can-coach-boys-into-men-and-other-links/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
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		<title>Violence against women in Pakistan</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/violence-against-women-in-pakistan/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/violence-against-women-in-pakistan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:53:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Khan</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Domestic violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pakistan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence and Abuse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[women]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1408</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Society must change its way of thinking in order to eliminate domestic violence. My experience is that Pakistan has a long way to go in order to fix this problem.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/violence-against-women-in-pakistan/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>6</slash:comments>
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		<title>A call to action: Your views on men and domestic violence</title>
		<link>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/domestic-violence/</link>
		<comments>http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/2009/11/domestic-violence/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:46:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Radha Patel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Contributors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Violence Against Women]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.conversationsforabetterworld.com/?p=1354</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We want to hear from you. The international community has just finished Violence Against Women Awareness month. It is crucial that the topic stays on the international agenda. This is why we are hosting a dialogue for those affected, interested or working on violence against women issues.]]></description>
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