A million women and more: women of color, all women are "doing it for ourselves."

Article Abstract:

Women in the US have made another strong statement for their rights with the success of the Million Woman March, which was held at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, PA. Despite the fact that the event had minimal funding, it was attended by close to one million participants coming from various racial and ethnic roots. The march highlighted the need for women to fight for their rights, particularly those relating to health, political and professional advancement issues.

Social aspects, Women, Civil rights

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NOW pressures Senate for ratification of CEDAW

Article Abstract:

The National Organization for Women has stepped up its campaign to get the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) ratified in the Senate. The CEDAW is a treaty addressing international women's rights that already has the support of Pres Clinton. Its ratification requires 67 votes in the Senate, but only 54 Senators have been supporting the treaty.

International aspects

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