They also say they want to change laws that give custody over children almost exclusively to women. The protest was not without a sense of humor. Some carried signs indicating that women used their charm and beauty to awaken men to the cruel realities of the world, therefore snapping them out of their pleasant soccer/football induced stupor. But the march had a serious agenda, demanding the creation of institutions to defend men.

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As the summer Olympics go on, we take the spotlight that's focused on China and shine it on China's brutal occupation of Tibet and its human rights violations against ordinary Tibetans. SFT TV brings you footage of brave men and women fighting for Tibet in clever and creative ways. We believe in nonviolent direct political action and we believe in a Free Tibet.

This trailer is for an upcoming feature-length documentary about minority women and voting. It features insights from Congresswoman Barbara Lee, civil rights leaders/activists Dolores Huerta (Co-Founder of National Farm Workers Association) and Aileen Hernandez (State Chair of the California Women's Agenda and former President of the NOW) and other prominent political figures and community members. Both voting and nonvoting minority women discuss their personal stories and viewpoints as well.

John McCain fought in Vietnam and wants a free-trade agreement with Southeast Asia. Barack Obama grew up in Indonesia during widespread human rights violations. Hillary Clinton highlighted women's rights while touring Asia as First Lady. So who would be the best president after W.? Thais respond.

Gina Conde is a health worker with a women's organisation and runs a clinic in the community where she lives. This is the story about her work to help other women understand their sexual and reproductive rights.

Nicaragua's decision to ban all types of abortion including those medically necessary to save a woman's life, has had deep ramifications according to human rights groups in the second poorest country in the Western hemisphere. Since the ban was implemented in 2006, 82 women have died because they did not receive a life saving abortion. Some doctors have even denied medical services to pregnant women for fear that the possibility of an aborted pregnancy could lead to their incarceration.

Women's rights activist Julia Bolz discusses her work in Afghanistan and her commitment to "education for all." Join the conversation at Big Think.

On May 1, people all across the U.S. men and women walked off their jobs and students skipped schools so they can be heard. Voices of all nationalities including, Americans united to march for Immigrant rights in major cities including New York, LA, SF, Chicago and many others

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad delivered a speech at Columbia University to an audience of students and the press. In a question and answer period following his speech Ahmadinejad talks about the issue of homosexuality and women?s rights in his country of Iran.

When it comes to issues such as sexual assault, the woman is usually made to seem at fault. Women are encouraged to take self defense classes and are constantly worried about the men around them. There needs to be involvement of men. Men need to start talking to each other and letting each other know that taking advantage of girl is not right. There should be women appreciation classes for men to go along with the self defense classes for women.

Because people need to think twice about these sorts of things... It's more than just us against them and their culture, and, um, treating women like crap. Our economy is dependant on not doing anything about this.

Six months ago, 24 year old Lauand Omar became the third director to ever shoot a film in Northern Iraq. His film, "Bekhal's Tears" which takes a look at women's rights in post-Saddam Iraq, has become a lightning rod for controversy throughout the region.

Abortion has been criminalized in the state of South Dakota. A bill was signed by Governer Mike Rounds banning abortion. This case could be brought to the Supreme Court resulting in the overturning of Roe vs. Wade. We went to Planned Parenthood to gain knowledge of this horrific attack on women's rights. Music by: Woven

Angelou talks about how blacks worked in shipyards during the war, becoming "really a part of the US", until they were laid off after WWII, which brought the beginnings of urban ghettos for southern blacks, an African-American "great depression."

Angelou talks about how blacks worked in shipyards during the war, becoming "really a part of the US", until they were laid off after WWII, which brought the beginnings of urban ghettos for southern blacks, an African-American "great depression."

These women actually make a quick, compelling argument in this little clip. Here's the Ecorazzi blurb: Access Hollywood recently attended the launch of the new book Thanking The Monkey: Rethinking the way we treat animals ? which provides an overview of major issues in animal rights, past and present. Also present were several celebrities from Jorja Fox to Rory Freedman to Emily Deschanel. All had something to give about going green and the benefits of an organic, vegetarian/vegan lifestyle for both body and planet. Check it out below!

This is the best answer to Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Ask the real Muslim Women about Islam if you really want to know about Islam but never ask a fake woman who does not know nothing about islam apart of the Name.... more inside

It was billed as the Battle of the Sexes, a tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs, a tennis champion of yore.

This is a Spanish Muslim sister, she talks about Women's rights in Islam. This sister's name is Fatimah Milla - Rumayor. She is educated and bought up in Spain, she works as a linguist and is from Spain. She points out some useful information about Islam and she addresses the misconceptions that many people have about Islam and the role of women in it.

Breaking News report on President Ahmadinejad's announcement of a complete shift in government policy, calling for a free Iran where women have equal rights, where student activists can contribute to society, where cultural and religious minorities are not oppressed, and media is no longer censored. This clip intends no disrespect towards the following persons, whose speeches serve as inspiration to us all: Martin Luther King Jr. ("I Have a Dream" speech, during the March on Washington, 28 August 1963), Mahatma Gandhi (from the 1982 motion picture "Gandhi"), and John Fitzgerald Kennedy (Address to the United Nations General Assembly, 25 September 1961).

Women served in clerical positions in the U.S. Army during World War I, but it was not until World War II that they were given full status.

Laura Bush presents Human Rights Award to Charm Tong at the Vital Voices' 2008 Global Leadership Awards. More about Charm Tong: www.vitalvoices.org/desktopdefault.aspx?page_id=751 Vital Voices' 2008 Global Leadership Awards honors courageous global women leaders who have expanded democracy at the grassroots level, promoted legal reforms and human rights, triumphed over tragedy and barbaric social practices against women, and symbolized the progress that societies can achieve when women's vital voices are allowed to be heard. Every year, this annual event attracts powerful women & men in government, media, and the diplomatic community.

A look at the life and work of a popular "psychologist" known for championing women's rights. As seen on "Wake Up World" 24/7's 6 hour morning show! www.shootthemessengernyc.com

With more than 8 million members, Care2 is the place to make a difference on global warming, human rights, the environment, consumer rights, women's rights and more. Read the story at http://www.sustainablesanmateo.org/awards/past-winners/2008-award-winners/