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Women's Rights

Iraqi Women Receiving Democracy Training Ahead of Elections (Sept. 29, 2004)
Iraqi Women Receiving Democracy Training Through U.S. Grants (Sept. 29, 2004)
U.S. Grants $10 million to Support Iraqi Women's Electoral Role (Sept. 28, 2004)
State's Ponticelli Says Cooperation Is Key To Empowering Women (Sept. 16, 2004)
U.S. Recaps Commitment to Women in Europe, Eurasia (Sept. 3, 2004)
HIV Vaccine Trials Must Include Women, Teens, Experts Say (Sept. 2, 2004)
Training Workshops Inspire Cote d'Ivoire Women To Run For Office (Sept. 2, 2004)
Bush Celebrates Anniversary of U.S. Women's Right to Vote (Aug. 27, 2004)
U.S. Supports Role of Women in Middle East Reform Process (Aug. 24, 2004)
Growing Number of African Communities Focus on Women's Rights (Aug. 12, 2004)
Powell Welcomes Arab Businesswomen for Training, Internships (Aug. 3, 2004)
Arab Businesswomen Pursue Business Studies, Internships in U.S. (July 28, 2004)
Vitamins Reduce AIDS Symptoms in Tanzanian Pregnant Women (July 2, 2004)
Report Shows U.S. Support for Afghan Women, Children, Refugees (June 24, 2004)
State's Ponticelli Says Arab Women Making "Tremendous Progress" (June 10, 2004)
Morocco's Working Women Contribute to Social, Economic Transformation (June 8, 2004)
Iraqi, Afghani Delegations Attend Global Summit of Women (June 3, 2004)
U.S. Funds Projects to Train, Educate Iraqi Women (May 25, 2004)
Women Called Leaders in Environmental Conservation (May 24, 2004)
U.S.-Iraq Women's Network Prepares for Iraqi Elections (April 27, 2004)
Afghan Women Teachers Receiving Training in Nebraska (April 27, 2004)
Women Voters Key in 2004 Presidential Election (April 16, 2004)
No Single Set of Issues for U.S. Women Voters (April 15, 2004)
State Department Outlines U.S. Support for Afghan Women (March 30, 2004)
U.S. Official, Iraqi Women Leaders Discuss "New Beginnings" (March 15, 2004)
Bush Calls Women's Rights and Liberty "Inseparable" (March 15, 2004)
International Women's Week (March 15, 2004)
USAID, Labor Dept. Support Women in Developing World (March 12, 2004)
Iraqi Women Raise Their Political Voices, Says Minister Berwari (March 12, 2004)
Bush Hails International Women's Day (March 10, 2004)
U.N. Women's Day Observance Focuses on HIV/AIDS (March 10, 2004)
Constitution Marks New Start for Iraqi Women, Minister Says (March 10, 2004)
Laura Bush Says Women's Education Benefits Entire Society (March 10, 2004)
Afghan Women Have "Limitless Opportunities," Says Ambassador (March 10, 2004)
Iraqi Interim Constitution Guarantees Women's Rights, Says Bremer (March 9, 2004)
Bush Proclaims March as Women's History Month (March 9, 2004)
Bush Commemorates International Women's Day (March 9, 2004)
Women's Day Observance Focuses on HIV/AIDS (March 9, 2004)
Powell Announces Two New Programs for Iraqi Women (March 9, 2004)
Iraqi Minister Nesreen Berwari Seeks Greater Role for Women in Iraq (March 4, 2004)
U.S. Encourages Afghan Women to Participate in Political Process (March 2, 2004)
Qatar, U.S. Cosponsor Arab Women's Political Training Seminar (March 2, 2004)
Group Probes Afghan Constitution's Protection of Women's Rights (March 1, 2004)
Women's Forum Explores Role of Women in Iraq's Future (March 1, 2004)
U.S. Participating in New Plan to Prevent Maternal Deaths in the Americas (Feb. 24, 2004)
Afghan Film "Osama" Depicts Taliban Tyranny Against Women (Feb. 17, 2004)
U.S., Qatar Train Arab Women to Compete for Political Office (Feb. 17, 2004)
Jordan, United States Host Arab Dialogue on Women and the Law (Feb. 13, 2004)
U.S. Co-Sponsors Programs on Education and Women's Issues in Mideast (Feb. 12, 2004)
Microfinance Industry at Forefront of Helping Women, Executive Says (Feb. 6, 2004)
Women-Run Businesses Best Credit Risks, Foundation Head Says (Feb. 6, 2004)
U.S.-Jordanian Conference to Focus on Women and the Law (Feb. 5, 2004)
Defense's Wolfowitz says Women's Empowerment Vital to Iraqi Democracy (Feb. 3, 2004)
Iraqi Women Seek to Contribute to a More Democratic Future (Feb. 3, 2004)
U.S. Implements More Than 175 Programs on Behalf of Afghan Women (Jan. 9, 2004)
Iraqi Women's Group Seeks to Empower Women in New Iraq (Jan. 7, 2004)
Women Must Be Involved in Iraq's Reconstruction, World Bank Says (Nov. 21, 2003)
U.S. Welcomes Support at U.N. for Resolution on Women's Rights (Nov. 10, 2003)
U.S. Congresswomen Return From Visit to Iraq (Oct. 31, 2003)
Women's Programs Critical to Countries' Reforms, State Official Says (Oct. 10, 2003)
Afghanistan Progressing on Gender Issues, Women's Minister Says (Oct. 9, 2003)
Women Seafarers Face Harassment, U.N. Labor Agency Says (Oct. 8, 2003)
"Trading Women" Filmmaker Shatters Myths about Human Trafficking (Sept. 12, 2003)
Women's Equality Day 2003 (Aug. 27, 2003)
African Women Leaders Learning to Train Others to Lead (Aug. 18, 2003)
Dobriansky Urges Labor Officers to Advocate for Women (July 24, 2003)
U.S. Committed to Women's Participation in Rebuilding Iraq (July 18, 2003)
Experts Urge President to Remember African Women on His Trip (July 7, 2003)
Women Have Critical Role to Play in Iraq Revival, Dobriansky Says (July 3, 2003)
Resolution Calls for Japanese Apology to World War II Comfort Women (June 26, 2003)
Text: Women Senators Call for Release of Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi (June 20, 2003)
Iraqi Women Tell Secretary Powell They Want a Voice in Iraq's Rebirth (April 28, 2003)
Respect for Women Part of U.S. Approach to Democratic Transitions (April 15, 2003)
Respect for Women a U.S. Foreign Policy Imperative (March 18, 2003)
State's Dobriansky, Exiled Iraqi Women Discuss Reviving Iraqi Society (March 10, 2003)
Day to End Violence Against Women Observed (Nov. 27, 2002)
WHO Launches Global Campaign to Prevent Violence Against Women (Nov. 26, 2002)
Text: U.S. Lists Problems that Plague Women Throughout World (Oct. 8, 2002)
Text: Ensuring Women's Rights Strengthens Democracy Globally (Sept. 19, 2002)
Text: Bush Proclaims August 26 as Women's Equality Day (Aug. 24, 2002)
Text: Women's Access to Education, Technology Is Key to Growth (Aug. 21, 2002)
Text: U.S. Underscores Women's Role in Economic Development (July 11, 2002)
Fact Sheet: U.S.-Afghan Women's Council Promotes Development (July 9, 2002)
Excerpt: Powell Says U.S. Will Be "Champion of Refugee Women" (June 20, 2002)
Text: Peace Best Achieved with Women Involved, Amb. Steinberg Says (June 19, 2002)
Text: Morella Asks Senate to Ratify Treaty on Discrimination Against Women (June 13, 2002)
Fact Sheet: Political and Security Situation of Women in Afghanistan (May 9, 2002)
Insecurity Could Imperil Women's Rights, Afghan Minister Says (April 26, 2002)
Text: U.S. to Initiate Computer Training Program for Afghan Women (April 25, 2002)
Fact Sheet: U.S. Assistance to Women in Afghanistan (April 5, 2002)
Magazine Focuses on Muslim Women in America (March 12, 2002)
UN Honors Afghan Women (March 8, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Women's Issues Have Implications for All (March 7, 2002)
Congressional Report, March 7: Morella Pushes Bill on Afghan Women (March 7, 2002)
Text: DoD Announces New, Enhanced Role for Women in Military (March 6, 2002)
Text: Bush Proclamation on Women's History Month, March 2002 (March 6, 2002)
Transcript: Agriculture Sec. Voices Support for Afghan Women (March 5, 2002)
USAID SUPPORTS AFGHAN MINISTRY OF WOMEN'S AFFAIRS AND INDIGENOUS AFGHAN WOMEN'S HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION (Feb. 19, 2002)
Transcript: Bush Signs Into Law Afghan Women and Children Relief Act (Dec. 12, 2001)
Women Can Bring Peace to the Future of Afghanistan, Ahmadi Says (Dec. 12, 2001)
Women Part of Afghan Interim Government (Dec. 6, 2001)
Afghan Women Look for a Place in a New Afghanistan (Dec. 5, 2001)
Text: U.N. Food Agency Employs Afghan Women (Dec. 3, 2001)
Sara Amiryar: The Women of Afghanistan Can Make a Difference (Nov. 29, 2001)
Text: Measure Urges Afghan Women's Participation in Reconstruction (Nov. 28, 2001)
Post-Taliban Government Should Protect Rights of Women, White House Says (Nov. 27, 2001)
Text: Laura Bush On Brutality Against Afghan Women, Children (Nov. 17, 2001)
State Department Report: The Taliban's War Against Women (Nov. 17, 2001)
Text: Senate Passes Afghan Women and Children Relief Act (Nov. 16, 2001)
Text: Resolution Says Afghan Women Have Right to Help Rebuild Country (Nov. 13, 2001)
Text: Resolution Urges Protection of Women's Rights in Afghanistan (Nov. 7, 2001)
Human Rights Watch Says Taliban Mounted "Catastrophic Assault" on Women (Nov. 1, 2001)
Text: Relief Bill for Afghan Women, Children Put on Senate Calendar (Oct. 30, 2001)
Texts: Bill Introduced on Health, Education of Afghan Women, Kids (Oct. 25, 2001)
Text: Albright Remarks at Women's Executive Summit in Palm Beach Oct. 19 (Jan. 1, 1998)
Resolution Urges Japan to Apologize for WWII Comfort Women (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Secretary of State Albright's Statement to UNGA Women 2000 (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Treasury Secretary Summers Addresses Women 2000 Forum June 6 (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Hillary Rodham Clinton's June 5 Address to Women 2000 (Jan. 1, 1998)
Fact Sheet: Women 2000: Beijing Plus Five, Special UNGA Session (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: State Dept. Documents U.S. Support for Afghan Women and Children (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: U.S. to Initiate Computer Training Program for Afghan Women (Jan. 1, 1998)
Excerpts: Seven Women Rescued from Trafficking Scheme in Cambodia (Jan. 1, 1998)
Violence Against Women An Epidemic Needing Treatment (Jan. 1, 1998)
Highlights of the Women 2000 Outcome Document By Judy Aita Washington File United Nations Correspondent (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: U.S. Reservations to Women 2000 Final Document (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: UN Commission on the Status of Women To Meet at the UN (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Clinton Proclaims March 2000 as Women's History Month (Jan. 1, 1998)
U.S. Pressing Forward to Stop Trafficking in Women and Children (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: U.N. Commission Discusses How to Advance Status of Women (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Secretary of State on International Women's Day (Jan. 1, 1998)
U.S. Delegation Looks to Women 2000 Conference (Jan. 1, 1998)
Many Events Planned for NGOs at "Women 2000" Conference in June (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Albright Remarks on Trafficking in Women and Children (Jan. 1, 1998)
Fact Sheet: Combating Trafficking In Women And Children in South Asia (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: Albright Remarks at Trafficking in Women and Children Meeting (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Council on Women's Botti's Opening Remarks at ARIAT (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Worldnet on Trafficking in Women and Children Conference (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Albright on America's Commitment to Women (Jan. 1, 1998)
Transcript: Secretary Albright Addresses Women Foreign Ministers (Jan. 1, 1998)
Text: U.S. Pledges $1 Million to Aid Girls, Women Affected by Conflict (Jan. 1, 1998)
Women and Minorities in Majority at Democratic Convention (Jan. 1, 1998)

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