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    Female Genital Mutilation and Obstetric Outcome: WHO Collaborative Prospective Study in Six African Countries

    The Lancet, 2006
    Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a common practice in a number of countries, predominantly in Africa. Reliable evidence connecting FGM to obstetric complications during childbirthI is scarce. This study examines the effect of different types of FGM on obstetric outcome.
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    African News Agency (AFROL) Gender Profile: Ethiopia

    2005
    This African News Agency (Afrol) Gender Profile argues that Ethiopia remains one of Africa's most traditional societies. Although the Ethiopian constitution provides for the equality of women, these provisions are often not applied in practice. Wife beating and marital rape are pervasive social problems.
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    Health rights of women assessment instrument

    Humanist Committee on Human Rights, 2006
    The Health Rights of Women Assessment Instrument (HeRWAI) is a practical tool for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that want to turn human rights into reality. It helps them to hold governments to account for the implementation of women's health rights. The instrument consists of a rights-based analysis of the influence of a policy on women's health rights using six steps:
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    Alternative Report to the IV Periodic Report of the Chilean State on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: Right to the Protection of Health

    2003
    The State is responsible for guaranteeing the Right to the Protection of Health of all persons. In 1981, the Social Security Health Institutions (ISAPRE) was created in Chile, establishing a dual public-private health system. This delegation of public functions to private entities, combined with deficient regulation, resulted in discrimination against women.
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    The Hidden Costs of Home-care: a Research Methodology for Case Studies

    2003
    There is an increased tendency in Chile to delegate care for ill and dependent individuals to families. Women, perceived as 'naturally' suited to providing care to their family group or communities, often take on this task. This study was undertaken by researchers, in Santiago, with a sample of 21 care-giving cases, in 18 of which the caregiver was female.
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    Women lead in the fight against AIDS

    Centre for Development and Population Activities, 2006
    Research tells us that women and girls are becoming increasingly infected by HIV/AIDS in countries around the world. But facts and figures don't tell the whole story. This addition of WomenLead presents the personal testimonies of 12 women who are on the frontlines in the fight against AIDS.
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    Security and Gender-Based Violence - What is the Significance for Development Interventions?

    Institute of Development Studies UK, 2004
    What is the relationship between gender and security? Security means more than 'national security' and can include personal safety and freedom from violence at any time or in any context.
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    Self-Perceived Health of Ultra Poor Women: The Effect of an Inclusive Development Intervention

    Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee, 2006
    This paper reports on the health component of the Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) project entitled ''Challenging the Frontiers of Poverty Reduction: Targeting the Ultra Poor'' (CFPR/TUP). The paper examines changes in the self-reported health status of these ultra poor women in northern Bangladesh over a period of one and half years.
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    Gender and Climate Hazards in Bangladesh

    Routledge, 2002
    Bangladesh has experienced a number of high-profile disasters, including cyclones and annual floods. Vulnerability to disasters in Bangladesh correlates strongly with poverty, and it is widely accepted that women make up a disproportionate share of poor people.
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    Gender, Class and Access to Water: Three Cases in a Poor and Crowded Delta

    Taylor and Francis Group, 2006
    Water plays a pivotal role in economic activity and in human well-being. It is essential to food production and in domestic use (drinking, washing, and cooking). Yet the social relations which determine access to, and use of, water are poorly understood. Conflict over water may have far-reaching consequences on social change.

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