Women's Issues A-Z
Maria Finitzo follows five strong young women between the ages of 13 and 17
Color is more than skin deep for young African-American women struggling to define themselves
Through a stirring poetic mix of video and sound, Kai appeals to her traditional Taiwanese parents for acceptance
A divorced mother of two returns to her home and children in Bolivia
Alicia Keys goes to Africa on a journey that changes her life forever
A a determined young woman from St. Vincent commutes from Brooklyn to New Jersey to work as a nanny for $4 an hour
Ashray is Bombay’s first home for children who have either been infected or affected by HIV
Prison, poverty, and life through the eyes of a 3-year-old girl
Warning: ADULT CONTENT - The quintessential 1950s pinup girl, jet-black hair, and a body that drove men wild.
Susan Retik and Patti Quigley were two ordinary soccer moms living in the affluent suburbs of Boston until the tragedy of 9/11
A chance discovery of a co-worker's emotionally explicit blog sends an entire office into an obsessive frenzy over her story
Director Markie Hancock's evangelical upbringing and her 20-year struggle to get out
A 20 year-old Algerian woman wonders what life is like for women in other Muslim countries
Join Lisa Ling as she explores the complex and emotional issues surrounding China's onechild policy
Warning: Adult Content- A glimpse into the lifestyle of a highly intelligent drug addict- and her search for redemption
Blog Excerpts
Posted 12/02/08 by Representative Jim McDermott
World Aids Day, December 1, 2008 World Aids Day is a day to bear witness, to celebrate the progress we have made and to re-dedicate ourselves to the fight by telling our own personal stories. When experiences are shared from every corner of the globe, we remind the world of the urgency to act, and we renew our faith in the belief that one day soon we will eradicate the AIDS pandemic. I witnessed the first outbreak of the AIDS pandemic … More >
Posted 12/01/08 by Americans for Informed Democracy
Hi Everyone! My name is Melanie Altar and I am the Reproductive Health Associate at Americans for Informed Democracy. Americans for Informed Democracy is a Baltimore-based organization that empowers and equips young people in the United States to address global issues – poverty, health, climate change, peace and security- through awareness-raising and actions that promote just and sustainable solutions on their campuses, in their communities, and nationally. We are thrilled to be working with Snag Films, Lisa Russell and Governess Films. … More >
Posted 12/01/08 by Lisa Russell, Director
Today is World AIDS Day. Around the world, millions of people are gathering for events, rallies, fundraisers, and other activities to educate people about HIV/AIDS, to remember those we have lost to the disease and to advocate for more equitable access to resources for those who are infected and/or are in need. This World AIDS Day, in collaboration with several partners - SnagFilms, Americans for Informed Democracy and Representative Jim McDermott’s office - we are harnessing the power of technology and … More >
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