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Commission denounces minivan rapes

INDONESIA: The National Commission on Violence against Women (Komnas Perempuan) has called for government action and increased police presence following a spate of attacks on women in public minivans in and around Jakarta. “Komnas Perempuan condemns in the strongest ...

Florida woman says she is ‘called’ to service as a priest

Florida woman says she is ‘called’ to service as a priest INTERNATIONAL: Former nun Judy Beaumont is set to be ordained next month

Orthodox Jews clash with police over female segregation

Orthodox Jews clash with police over female segregation INTERNATIONAL: Segregation of women pits orthodox against secular in Beit Shemesh

A voice for women

A voice for women INTERNATIONAL: Indian activist Virginia Saldanha moves on from her work for the bishops, but carries on work for oppressed, writes Dennis Coday on the National Catholic Reporter.

Book on abuse a must read, says group

Book on abuse a must read, says group PHILIPPINES: Maryknoll nun gives a voice to 'silent' victims

Rebel panel appointments draw praise

Rebel panel appointments draw praise PHILIPPINES: Women get chance to help forge peace deal and end Mindanao insurgency

Women denounce police safety talk

INDIA: Commissioner in hot water after making 'don't go out alone late' remark

Parish pays tribute to ‘daughter of God’

Parish pays tribute to ‘daughter of God’ PHILIPPINES: Leonor Ines Luciano served the Lord first and foremost

Senator challenges anti-abortion bill

Senator challenges anti-abortion bill PHILIPPINES: Constitution 'must uphold separation of Church and state', lawmaker claims

Women work out their problems

Women work out their problems INDIA: Once isolated and forced to stay at home nuns have helped slum-dwellers contribute to their families' well-being

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INTERNATIONAL: Underground’ bishop of Luoyang dies Woman angry that army let off the book Quake victims to get ...

Women angry that army let off the hook

Women angry that army let off the hook PHILIPPINES: Human rights commission drops probe into alleged abduction of rights campaigner

Birth control dialogue ‘must be wider’

Birth control dialogue ‘must be wider’ PHILIPPINES: Women's group tells Aquino he should not just listen to Catholic opinions
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