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New Face at the Women’s Center
by Armelle Djoukoue Hello! My name is Armelle Stephanie Djoukoue and I’m a new work-study student at the Women’s Center. I’m a pre-med student majoring in psychology and minoring in Spanish. I will...
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The Woman Behind Operation Beautiful: Caitlin Boyle
By Armelle Djoukoue Caitlin Boyle is 26 years old and lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. She worked as a freelance and technical writer for seven years, including a five year stint as a contributing...
View ArticleShort-Film Addresses Women’s Equality in Revolutionary Egypt
By Armelle Djoukoue Click here to view the embedded video. Gender inequality in Egypt is a big issue. In April of 2011 Belgian feminist and women’s rights activist, An Van Raemdonck, traveled to Cairo...
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In Case You Missed It: Women in the Media Around the World
By Armelle Djoukoue [Photo credit: Rene Sandajan] 1) RWANDA: Education, Not Parliamentary Seats, Will Empower Women 2) EGYPT: ‘Virginity Test’ Case Highlights Challenges Facing Women 3)...
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April: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
By Armelle Djoukoue Each day people across the world suffer from the pain of sexual assault. Sexual assault is any type of sexual activity that you do not agree to, including inappropriate touching,...
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In Case You Missed It: Women in the Media Around the World
By Armelle Djoukoue 1) SYRIA: International Women’s Group Begins Mapping Sexual Violence In Syria http://bit.ly/Hy2o5P 2) MALTA: European Economic Crisis ‘Exacerbating’ Domestic Violence...
View ArticleWEAR JEANS AND PREVENT VIOLENCE, DENIM DAY 2012!
by Armelle Djoukoue Click here to view the embedded video. In Italy in 1998, an 18-year old girl was picked up by her married 45-year old driving instructor for her very first lesson. He took her to an...
View ArticleSummer movie worth watching: “Snow White and the Huntsman”
Click here to view the embedded video.By Armelle Djoukoue Last weekend my friends and I decided to watch the movie “Snow White and the Huntsman,” starring Kristen Stewart as Snow White, Charlize Theron...
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Keep it real challenge: Photoshop’s impact on body image
By Armelle Djoukoue With the advent of Photoshop in the design industry, it has been easy for the media NOT to keep it real. Photoshop has allowed advertisers to give cover models a little superficial...
View ArticleTitle IX: Working to Ensure Gender Equity in Education for 40 years
Click here to view the embedded video.By Armelle Djoukoue This year Title IX celebrates its 40th anniversary. Signed into law on June 23, 1972, Title IX guaranteed gender equity for girls and boys in...
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