Women in Law

The G(irls) 20 Summit: Women in Law

Wiebke Mueller | Posted 05.16.2012

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Wiebke Mueller

Most law concerning women is mostly made without women. But legislation on childcare, maternity leave, equal opportunities etc. has to be changed to encourage young women to find their places in law.

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Domestic Violence as a Human Rights Violation

Arlene M. Roberts | Posted 11.17.2011

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Arlene M. Roberts

Jessica Gonzales is a domestic violence survivor. Ms. Gonzales filed suit, alleging violation of her civil rights, but after the Supreme Court rejected her claims, what options remained?

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