News Round Up: March 3, 2010

Poverty

Obama Administration introduces new formula for calculating poverty; will take into account geographic variances and other expenses including healthcare and childcare (Christian Science Monitor)

Women’s Leadership

Women take prominent role in Iraqi elections (AP)

Vital Voices’ continuing coverage of the Commission on the Status of Women

Women’s Rights

Report finds gains in women’s rights in the Middle East and North Africa over the past 5 years (AP)

Politics

Abortion still threatens healthcare overhaul effort (NPR)

Health

UN warns that HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death in women (BBC)

Violence

Saudi Arabian woman sentenced to 300 lashes for appearing in court without a male chaperon (Ms. Magazine)

___________________________________________________________________________
Did I leave anything out? Did you receive from a friend and want to subscribe?
Let me know!