Sex Parts for Rent

Check out this article from yesterday's Winnipeg Free Press:

www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/analysis/sex-parts-for-rent-261044881.html

No Toilet Proves to be Deadly

Another tragic story out of India, where being a woman, especially of certain castes, means that injustice (on so many different levels) is a part of life and this should not be!

www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/2-policemen-among-3-arrested-for-allegedly-raping-killing-2-teenage-sisters-in-northern-india-261046921.html

Pregnant Pakistani Stoned to Death

It's hard to comprehend the kind of hatred that a family can have towards one of their own - enough to kill their daughter and sister all because she loves the 'wrong' person.

www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/pregnant-pakistani-stoned-to-death-by-her-family-outside-courthouse--260874571.html

So Many Pharmacies, Too Few Doctors

Nicole Sganga once again:

kristof.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/05/27/so-many-pharmacies-too-few-doctors/?_php=true&_type=blogs&module=BlogPost-Title&version=Blog%20Main&contentCollection=Opinion&action=Click&pgtype=Blogs&region=Body&_r=0

Graduate of the Year

Nicholas Kristof gives us a good reminder at this time of year with graduation around the corner.  It's not about the dress or even the ceremony - it's about education.  Tay Thi Nguyen also has my vote as Graduate of the Year!

www.nytimes.com/2014/05/25/opinion/sunday/kristof-graduate-of-the-year.html?_r=0

Why Journalists Need to Squint

Giving women a voice when you change your perspective.  More from Nicole Sganga:

kristof.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/05/23/why-journalists-need-to-squint/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0

One Child's Quest for Education

More from Nicole Sganga, reporting from Myanmar with Nicholas Kristof:

kristof.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/05/21/one-childs-quest-for-education-in-a-burmese-refugee-camp/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_php=true&_type=blogs&module=BlogPost-Title&version=Blog%20Main&contentCollection=Opinion&action=Click&pgtype=Blogs&region=Body&_r=1

CNN: Teen Abolitionists Take to the Stage

thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com/2014/05/22/teenage-abolitionists-take-to-the-stage

CNN: Stopping Illegal Sex at the Super Bowl

www.cnn.com/2014/05/20/politics/sex-trafficking-bills/index.html

There are more videos and information if you click on the CNN link above.

The Waiting Game

We are far from equity between the sexes in North America, but it pales in comparison to the disparity that women experience in the global south.  Maternal health ranks high on the list of the many disadvantages experienced by women that live in poverty.  An important article that highlights this fact by Nicole Sganga:

kristof.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/05/20/the-waiting-game/?_php=true&_type=blogs&module=BlogPost-Title&version=Blog%20Main&contentCollection=Opinion&action=Click&pgtype=Blogs&region=Body&_r=0

CNN: Saving Children in the Philippines, 'One at a Time'

Check out this CNN article:

thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com/2014/05/18/the-american-capitalist-saving-children-in-philippines-one-at-a-time

Your Help

A great quote that someone shared this morning in church:

"God doesn't need your help,

but maybe your neighbour does."

Smart Girls

Nicholas Kristof continues to focus on the girls kidnapped in Nigeria in this week's column What's So Scary About Smart Girls?:

www.nytimes.com/2014/05/11/opinion/sunday/kristof-whats-so-scary-about-smart-girls.html?_r=0

Fair Trade People

The World Fair Trade Organization has selected the theme "Fair Trade People" for this year's World Fair Trade Day (which is today).  What a great theme - fair trade people include both the producers (global artisans and farmers) and the consumers (that would you and me)!  Check out page 14 for more information:

http://c0002468.cdn2.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/WinklerVoice050814.pdf

CNN: Kidnappings a Modern Slavery Wakeup Call

thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com

Save my Sisters

Nicholas Kristof's Sunday Review column takes time to focus on the schoolgirls kidnapped in Nigeria on April 15th.  Education is such a vital key in addressing poverty, and even more so, girl's education.  Kristof quotes Malala Yousafzai, who knows all too well the attack on girl's education:  "'These abducted schoolgirls are my sisters and I call on the international community and the government of Nigeria to take action and save my sisters.'"

www.nytimes.com/2014/05/04/opinion/sunday/kristof-bring-back-our-girls.html

John Connor

Take some time to read this great article about a selfless example in John Connor - the world certainly needs more people like him!

www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/a-selfless-example-for-the-worlds-whiners-257772591.html