"Best for Women" Articles Archive

Where Have All the Doctors Gone?
Long work hours and soaring malpractice rates have caused many ob-gyns to close their doors, creating a dire shortage of doctors. Women, especially in the U.S. and Japan, are left searching for obstetric care. Read the article

The Breastfeeding Battle
The benefits of breastfeeding are evident, but worldwide women continue to face many challenges when choosing to do so. Read the article

Gender in the Media
From magazines to movies and television, the underrepresentation and negative portrayal of women in the media fuels gender stereotypes and sexism. Read the article

Finding Peace in a Stressful World
Women often neglect themselves as they struggle to fulfill their many responsibilities. Read the article

Education in a Changing World
Around the world, women and girls are gaining ground in education. But sadly, in many countries, girls are still denied the basic right to learn. Read the article

Caged Birds: How Demand Creates Sexual Slaves
Hundreds of thousands of women and girls are the victims of sexual trafficking, fueled by poverty, greed and demand. Read the article

A Brighter Future: Restoring Dignity to Women with Obstetric Fistula
Obstetric fistula affects more than two million women and girls each year. Sufferers are often condemned to lives filled with shame and stigma. Several groups and individuals are working to end this treatable condition, restoring dignity and hope to these women. Read the article

The Feminization of AIDS
More women are dying of AIDS today than ever before, as a host of cultural, legal and economic factors limit the control women have over their lives, their sexual relationships and the power to protect themselves from infection. Read the article

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