English Program Archives 2009
August
Women's Human Rights Week in Honduras to document violations during coup and ongoing crisis
JULY
Military Coup in Honduras: Statement by Feminist and Women's OrganizationTime for President Zelaya to return to Honduras, by Medea Benjamin of CODEPINK and Global Exchange The Huffington Post, August 4, 2009
Wednesday July 22, 2009, Special FIRE coverage of the protests in Washington in solidarity with the people of Honduras defending their human rights and institutionality.
Women's struggles and resistance in Honduran crisis
Women's radio silenced and other violations of press freedom in Honduras following coup
Pro-coup forces hire Washington lobbyist to convince US Congress to support coupPres. Zelaya Vows to Return to Honduras Despite Threats of Arrest by Coup Leaders (Democracy Now, 7/2/09)
Iran’s (s)elections; people’s hopes turn sour, once again by Sharzhad NewsWomen's human rights activist and lawyer beaten and arrested in Iran
Iranian Feminism after June 2009: A Conversation with Zillah Eisenstein
Twitter, women & protest in Iran
JUNE
New 2009 report, "Guatemala’s Femicide Law:Progress Against Impunity?" by Guatemalan Human Rights Commission/USA.
Activist Norma Cruz of the Survivors' Movement in Guatemala denounces death threats.
Nobel Peace Laureate Shirin Ebadi calls for new electionsWomen lead Tehran's street protests by Sharzhad News.
Protesting mothers arrested in Iran for speaking out about murdered sons and daughters.
may
Creating a democracy in the name of all women: International conference with Nobel Women's Initiative held in Guatemala.
Declaration by the Platform of Women Artists of Spain on Femicide and Violence Against Women.
Declaration by Nobel Women's Initiative in support of Guatemalan women.
Nobel Women's Iniative International Conference: Women Redefining Democracy for Peace, Justice and Equality.
Artists' Platform Against Violence.
Guatemalan lawer Gladys Monterroso kidnapped and tortured
AUDIOS / Panels
Mairead Corrigan Premio Nobel de la Paz 1976 (English)
Jody Williams, Premio Nobel de la Paz 1997 (English)
Derechos Humanos de las Mujeres y Construcción de la Paz (idioma original) (May 11, 2009)
Questions & comments (original languages) (May 11, 2009)
FIREPLACE PROGRAMS & INTERVIEWS
MARCH
Guatemalan lawer Gladys Monterroso kidnapped and tortured.
The effects of the intersection between militarism and sexism in Colombian society
January 2009
Call for a common front in face of the possibilities of new US/Latin America relations
Global Women’s Human Rights Forum
Nobel Women´s Initiative meets with activists and scholars: women as peace builders, status and challenges
Repeal of Global Gag Rule a crucial move to promote women's health
Obama's decision to close Guantanamo is applauded as first step
"This crime against Palestinian children and people in Gaza is done in my name..." (more)
Israeli and Palestinian women call for immediate end to Israeli military aggression in Gaza
"Gaza: Stop the Siege! End the War!" Global campaign with protests in 107 cities
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