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Nigerian women are often abused in relationships and marriages. Photo: Africa Media Online / Eric Miller . Mr. President, On Managing Sexual Violence in Nigeria ~ John Egbeazien Oshodi, Ph.D. In reality, the Federal Ministry of Justice should have its Office of Public Prosecution fully developed with a functioning Sex Crimes Unit working closely with establishments like the Nigeria Police, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Youth Development and other related agencies in order to ensure the successful investigation and prosecution of all felony sex crimes as well as protecting victims fully. The Sex Crimes division at the Office of Public Prosecution should be set up in way that will enable it work with several specialized private organizations such as the NGOs, Psychological service and medical providers, and other related providers who could offer assistance in the areas of forensic psychological examinations, victim assessment as well as counseling for victims. Why ...

AMWAY TARGETS THE INTRINSIC CAUSES OF SKIN AGING WITH NEW ARTISTRY CREME LUXURY EYE A 360° Approach to Helping Skin Act Up to 15 Years Younger, ARTISTRY Creme LuXury Eye Targets the Intrinsic Causes of Aging Around the Upper and Lower Eye Area Amway's ARTISTRY Creme LuXury Eye helps skin act up to 15 years younger by targeting the internal and external causes of skin aging. It offers a 360˚ approach to youth-enhancing eye care. Ada, Mich., November 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Helping defy time, Amway’s ARTISTRY® brand announces the launch of ARTISTRY Creme LuXury Eye. The eye area claims the thinnest skin on the face – an area prone to sun and environmental damage, and first to show the visible signs of aging. Creme LuXury Eye helps skin act up to 15 years younger by delivering a total transformation 360° around the upper and lower eye area. With CellEffect technology, Creme LuXury Eye helps restore skin’s youthful energy while increasing firmness and elasticity for a contoured look. I...

Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer of Antigua, Barbuda and Ambassador Francis Lorenzo, President of South-South News and Vivian Wang, Senior VP of South-South News recognized the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon with a South-South Award for Women's and Children's Health. NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- (South-South News): The Prime Minister Winston Baldwin Spencer of Antigua and Barbuda and Ambassador Francis Lorenzo, President of South-South News presented United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon with a recognition award at an official member state luncheon today in New York City for his commitment and leadership in promoting the Global Strategy for Women and Children's Health. "Thank you for choosing me to honor with this great award. I accept this award on behalf of the men and women working across the globe to save millions of women, new born infants, and children," said the United Nations Secretary-General during his remarks. (...

Safe Escape: Survivors and Experts Offer Advice for Fleeing Domestic Violence In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, BeSmartBeWell.com shares the hopeful story of one woman who successfully escaped domestic abuse. CHICAGO, October 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Each year, more than 4 million women and one in 10 men are harmed by their partners, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Tragically, the most dangerous time for victims of domestic violence is when they try to leave. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, BeSmartBeWell.com, in collaboration with the National Domestic Violence Hotline, shares the story of Bessie, a domestic violence survivor, and provides practical tips and resources to help people break free from abusive relationships. Barriers to escape For years, Bessie hid the bruises. She lied to her friends and family, wore long sleeves and used make-up to cover the latest scars. She wanted to escape from her abusive husba...

African woman talking at a meeting. Photo Credit: NAFI World . 30 Sep 2011 06:50 Africa/Lagos African women urged to take part in good governance JOHANNESBURG, September 30, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The 2011 Women's Platform for Action in Africa opened here at the Pan-African Parliament today. The Conference was officially opened by the President of the Pan-African Parliament, Hon. Dr Moussa Idriss Ndélé, who pledged the support of the Pan-African Parliament to women participation in peace negotiations and conflict resolution and decision making in Africa. “Even though awareness of women's vulnerability is widely shared by the world at large, women and young girls continue to be socially excluded from the point of view of security and insecurity,” he said. African women were urged to take part in democratic processes, as part of efforts to promote peace and prevent conflict that affects women and children. This call was made by the former Second Vice President ...

Olympic athlete and women’s volleyball competitor Kerri Walsh uses her weapons-grade hotness in the fight against HIV/AIDS infection.

Mass raped women protesting in DRC, Africa. Photo Credit: Trends Updates . 23 Mar 2011 20:32 Africa/Lagos Open session of the PSC on sexual violence, women and children in armed conflicts ADDIS ABABA, March 23, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) will hold an open session on “Women and Children in Armed Conflicts” on Monday, 28 March 2011 at the Headquarters of the AU in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event, which has been institutionalized in 2010, will provide an opportunity to the survivors of sexual violence and representatives of grassroots rehabilitation projects to address the PSC. Speakers will also include relevant departments of the AU Commission, the Panel of the Wise and Mrs Margot Wallstrom, UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General against sexual violence. For the record, the 2010 briefing of the PSC on “Women and Children in Armed Conflicts”, held in the framework of the Year of Peace and Security ...