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Presents information on the Women's Caucus for Gender Justice. Two-fold mission of the organization; Contributions of the organization to the improvement of the social condition of women around the world; Details on the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

Describes how women are treated in Muslim societies. Muslim countries that practice discrimination against women; Way in which the Prophet Muhammad treated the inequality of women; Incorporation of the directives of Muhammad into contemporary Muslim law.

Editorial. Presents information on the country reports prepared by the U.S. Department of State regarding human rights practices for women in 2001. Information sources of the country reports; Background of the reporting practices of 'WIN NEWS' on violence against women; Institutions that support the dominance of men over women.

Deals with the pledge of nine universities led by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to prevent discrimination against female faculty members in the United States. Reason for the admission of MIT that it discriminated against women; Actions to be taken by universities; Statement approved by university leaders on gender equity in academic science and engineering.

Focuses on the limited number of women in positions of power and influence in Germany. Improvement in the status of women; Percentage of leadership positions in business and government that are firmly in the hands of men; Basis for all efforts of women to have equal access to power.

Reports on the main thrust of the Women's Convention against female genital mutilation (FGM). Recommendations against FGM; Influence of culture and custom; Victims of FGM.

Presents the International Women's Rights Action Watch's report on discrimination against women in the Slovak Republic. Women's discrimination after 1989; Emergence of civic independent organizations; Measures to eliminate discrimination; Temporary special measures; Sex roles and stereotyping; Political and public life; Education; Employment.

Discusses the increasing incidence of male violence against women. Spousal abuse; Sex discrimination in the Armed Forces and in sports; Practice of female genital mutilation; Sexual harassment in the workplace; Reporting of crimes against women.

Highlights the 11th session of the Committee on Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) held on January 20-31, 1992 in Vienna, Austria. Matters brought to the attention of states parties; Comments on specific provisions of the Women's Rights Convention; Recommendations for overcoming violence; Decision of CEDAW on reservations to the convention.

Reports on the discrimination against women in the United States when it comes to philanthropy. Minimal amount of charity given to women compared to their male counterparts; Attitude of foundations toward giving to women.

Focuses on the prevalence of discrimination against women in the global economy. Unpaid housework; Women in the labor force; Wage differences and participation; Women in agriculture; Informal sector; Economic crisis and adjustment policies.

Reports on the findings that the American healthcare system generally discriminate against women. Disparity in research and treatment; Impossibility of estimating the annual cost of poor prenatal care for women; Need of the system to redress the inadequate attention paid to women's health concerns.

Focuses on alleged discrimination against women at the United Nations. Job classification and filling up of professional posts; Commitment to women's advancement; Male mismanagement of the United States.

Presents information on the report "Women's Work: Discrimination Against Women in the Ukrainian Labor Force" from the Human Rights Watch. Prevalence of job discrimination against women in Ukraine; Stereotypes in the job market; Treaties signed by the Ukrainian government outlawing job discrimination.

Presents information on a report on discrimination and violence against women in Morocco. Areas in which discrimination against women persists in the country; Barriers that prevent women and girls from lodging complaints in relation to domestic violence; Concerns expressed in the report.

Focuses on the examination of a national Brazilian report on the compliance of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) by the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women in its 29th sessions period from June 30 to July 18, 2003 in New York. Shortcomings of the Brazilian government in facilitating women's liberation; Details on other CEDAW reports presented.

Presents an overview of a report on workplace discrimination released by the International Labor Organization (ILO) in 2003. Aims of the report; Key findings of the ILO; Suggestions in dealing with sex discrimination against women.

Reports on the praises received by the Costa Rican government from the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) for the commitment of the government to the advancement of women's rights. Concerns raised over other areas that needed improvement; Action taken by the government in reducing gender gaps; Factors that hinder the adoption of measures against women-related issues.

Reports on the commendation of the efforts of the New Zealand government to advocate women's rights by the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). Areas that need to be improved in women's liberation.

Presents an overview of several sections of "Women 2000 and Beyond," a publication of the United Nations Division for the Advancement of Women. Consideration of discrimination against women in nationality laws; Arguments presented regarding the sovereign right of states to devise their own nationality laws and immigration requirements; Description of the operation of gender-based discrimination in nationality laws.

Presents various information resources and conferences on women-related issues tackled by the United Nations (UN) as of October 2003. Background documents on the advancement of women of the UN General Assembly 58 Session; Thematic issues in the 2004 session of the Commission on the Status of Women 48; Discussion of anti-discrimination issues at the 2004 session of the CEDAW Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women 30.

Focuses on the efforts of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women to urge the Japanese government to improve the social conditions of women in the country. Results of a review by the committee on Japan's implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women; Factors that hinder women's liberation; Concerns raised by Japanese advocates of gender equality.

Comments on the discrimination against women faculty in educational institutions in the U.S. Influence of a California constitution amendment which affected the number of female faculty in 1996; Statistics on female faculty in universities in 2001.

Presents recommendations on how to correct gender myopia which affect the efforts to improve women's lives.

Reports on the meetings to be conducted by the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women in 2003.

Discusses gender disparity among newborns in China in the 1990s. Reason for gender disparity; Information on China's family planning rules; Effect on the growing imbalance in Chinese society.

Discusses issues on Hudood Laws for alleged adultery in Pakistan which discriminates women. Case of a rape victim sentenced to death under the law; Groups responsible for the discriminatory laws; Efforts made by the government to review the law.

Describes the problems experienced by widows whose husbands have died of AIDS. Reason for the discriminations suffered by widows in traditional societies; Accusations against widows whose husbands died of AIDS; Risks faced by widows' daughters after their father's death.

Discusses the effect of poverty and powerlessness of women in Africa and Asia on their vulnerability to AIDS. Examples of cultural practices, beliefs and laws that discriminate women; Importance of addressing the needs of women; Lack of awareness on sex among women in India.

Editorial. Focuses on violations of women's rights. Testimonies on violations published in the `Country Reports on Human Rights Practices'; Details on discrimination against women in education in the United States; Reason for the exclusion of women from the academe.

Reports the emphasis given by the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women to the elimination of discrimination that relates to the spread of HIV/AIDS among women. Factors that contribute to the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among women; Recommendation of the Commission to consider gender-specific aspects of HIV/AIDS on its next special sessions.

Uncovers the prevalance of discrimination against women in South Africa. Factors which contributed to discrimination; Suggested solutions to the problem.

Reports that the United States federal government agreed to settle a sex discrimination suit filed against Voice of America. Background of the lawsuit; Services offered by Voice of America; Assessment for women in the group who had won when their cases went to administrative hearing; Stipulations of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

Stresses the need to modify cultural and traditional practices harmful to women in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Report on the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women in the republic; Suggestion of the DRC; Details on a program for 1997-2000 implemented by the government.

Focuses on female feticide in India as featured in the November 17, 1999 issue of `UN Wire.' National female to male ratio; Comments from Vibha Parthasarathy of the National Commission for Women; One factor believed to contribute to feticide.

Reveals that Hungarian workers, especially women, are finding that they have few rights and little recourse against discrimination and sexual harassment in post-Communist Hungary. Status of Hungarian workers; Reason employers do not want to hire women; Economic conditions in Hungary.

Presents the International Women's Rights Action Watch's (IWRAW) country reports submitted to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). Reports for Slovakia, Nigeria, Panama, Tanzania, Republic of Korea and Peru; Review of States Parties' report by CEDAW; Scope of the IWRAW to CEDAW reports.

Reports on sex discrimination against women workers in Mexico. Border assembly plants' administration of medical tests to screen out pregnant applicants; Why pregnant workers are dismissed; Analysis of a complaint filed in 1997; Who responded to the complaint.

Reports that the Zambian government has not yet honoured its commitment in adopting the National Gender Policy which will end discriminatory practices against women. Indication that women in Zambia have been denied their rights to education; Number of girls who fail to complete primary school annually; How gender imbalances are dealt with.

Focuses on societal discrimination against women and minorities in Singapore, while highlighting the participation of women in politics. Reason for the lack of violence or abuse against women; Provisions of the Penal Code; Rights attributed to women under the Women's Charter; Percentage of women which makes up the labor force; Under-representation of women in politics.

Looks at social discrimination against women in Burkina Faso. Indication of the steps taken by government to educate citizens about the dangers of female genital mutilation (FGM); How the cases of wife beating are handled; Identification of organizations which counsel rape victims; How the government is attempting to change attitudes toward women; Percentage of females who have undergone the FGM procedure.

Offers information on discrimination and violence against women in Angola. Establishment of a Ministry of Women in March, 1998; Reason for the formation of this ministry; Conferences held which resulted in resolutions calling on the government to reform the civil code to end women's legal inequality; Details on the Constitution and Family Code; Provisions of the law.

Presents the findings of a congressional panel on the prevalence of sex discrimination and harassment against female soldiers in the US Army. Army Equal Opportunity program; Extent of sexual harassment in the service; Leadership; Initial Entry Training.

Reports on the prevalence of sex discrimination and harassment against female soldiers in the US Army. Selection of drill sergeants with records of wife abuse; Reprimand of Major General Robert D. Shadley, former commander of the Aberdeen Ordnance Center and School in Maryland, for failure to prevent sexual harassment in his institution.

Presents an open letter from a woman in Canada challenging the federal government's alleged discrimination against homemakers. Filing of a formal complaint with the United Nations; Discrimination in tax law; Denial of credit cards, loans and access to certain establishments; Phaseout of family allowance.

Examines gender stereotypes in Nigeria. View of men as bread winners; Belief that men are stronger physically, emotionally and spiritually than women; Regard for men as supreme in all aspects of daily life; Special treatment for a male child in the family.

Focuses on the role of men in forging gender equality in Kenya. Importance of equality between men and women in the struggle for democracy; Elimination of unfairness, social injustice, exploitation and discrimination; Need to address gender inequality through individual and collective action.

Editorial. Focuses on the traditional exclusion of women in some countries from owning land and property on gender grounds. Emergence of feminist movement to promote the property rights of women; Support for women's exclusion from property and land ownership by the United Nations, World Bank and other international organizations; Importance of property ownership for women.

Presents a plan of action to prevent discrimination against women in Japan called the Year 2000 Plan for Gender Equality formulated by the Headquarters for Gender Equality headed by Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto. Plans' definition of prospects for a gender-equal society; Measures taken to promote gender equality.

Reports on sex discrimination in Mexico's masquildora's sector. Failure of the government to protect women from discriminatory treatment in export-processing factories; Findings by the Human Rights Watch Women's Rights Project; Background on the operations of maquiladoras.