Women & the News Roundup: Sept. 26, 2011

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Equality

Saudi Arabia: Women granted the right to vote and run for elected office (New York Times)

As Egypt prepares for first democratic election, women fear they won't be represented (Newsweek)

The White House backs bid to encourage more women scientists (SF Gate)

Leadership

Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Dies at 71 (New York Times)

Give women the seeds and they can feed the world (IPS News)

Violence

Afghan women fight back to preserve shelters from government takeover (NPR)

Education

Mexico: As gangs move in on schools, teachers say 'enough' (New York Times)

Economy

Helping women reach their economic potential (Washington Post)

Philanthropy

Domestic violence shelters awarded $3 Million by The Mary Kay Foundation (Wall Street Journal)

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