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The UN and Violence against Women
For 20 years world leaders have promised gender equality, but honor killings, rape and domestic abuse are still prevalent in many places. We hear about this week's 59th session of the UN's Commission on the Status of Women, the progress that has been made and how much is left to be done.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenFor 20 years world leaders have promised gender equality, but honor killings, rape and domestic abuse are still prevalent in many places. We hear about this week's 59th session of the UN's Commission on the Status of Women, the progress that has been made and how much is left to be done.
Also, the Obama Administration seeks war authorization against ISIS, and Hillary Clinton breaks her silence about the exclusive use of private emails when she was Secretary of State. Did her first news conference in two years settle the question… or not?
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3 storiesObama Administration Seeks War Authorization against ISIS
Secretary of State John Kerry, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and General Martin Dempsey, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today that President Obama needs a clear mandate to defeat the so-called Islamic State.
Read the story7 minWomen's Equality: Violence and International Law
At this week's 59th session of the Commission on the Status of Women , world leaders are pledging gender equality by 2030. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon said there's been progress, but he conceded there's not been enough .
Read the story34 minHillary's "Go to Hell" Response to the Email Controversy
Hillary Clinton may be the consensus Democratic nominee for president next year, but she hasn't declared yet -- and she hadn't talked to reporters for many months. But, yesterday, at the UN, she broke her silence to address accusations about excessive secrecy while she was the senior member of President Obama's cabinet.
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