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FF has turned us from country seeking labour abroad to one again exporting its people

Published: Wednesday, October 06, 2010

For more than a decade now it has been generally acknowledged that we need a landmark statute to govern migration into the State. Not many people disagreed with the former Minister Liz O'Donnell in the Fianna Fail/PD Government when...

Expectant and new mums to be offered flu vaccine for free

Published: Wednesday, October 06, 2010

Pregnant women are to be offered the seasonal flu vaccine free for the first time this winter as experts say the swine flu virus remains a threat.Healthy pregnant women and new mothers up to six weeks after giving birth...

Pakistan - Challenges for Domestic Violence Legislation

Published: Wednesday, October 06, 2010

For more than a year, Pakistan's Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill has languished in legislative limbo, awaiting political resuscitation. The National Assembly passed the bill on August 4, 2009, but the Senate failed to do so within three months mandated by...

PALESTINE - WEST BANK - INTERVIEW WITH JANET MIKHAEL, MAYOR OF RAMALLAH

Published: Wednesday, October 06, 2010

"Women are very insightful on how to run a city, ensure its improvement and cleanliness and take care of supporting women, children and families, through cultural centers, parks, and social projects."iKNOW Politics: Ms. Janet Mikhael, you are the first...

ONE TRUE STEP - WOMEN & BREAST CANCER - INSPIRATION VIDEO

Published: Wednesday, October 06, 2010

The song, One True Step, is a story of women who have been through breast cancer. But the message is true of any huge life challenge. When the path isn't easy or clear, even the smallest step makes a difference....