Under Texas law, if you are convicted of marijuana possession, even for as little as two ounces, you may face jail time. If you are a repeat offender, that possibility edges closer to certainty. If you are lucky enough to… Continue Reading
What is empowerment? How can women across the MENA region become empowered? Is it possible for Western born concepts — such as female empowerment — to travel across complex contexts and patriarchal/male-dominated cultures? While agreeing on a definition for female empowerment has proved to be a challenging task among scholars and policy practitioners, working out a universal framework that is applicable to different settings has proven to be an even more daunting task. Continue Reading
Everybody consumes electronic items, so everybody generates electronic waste. Electronic waste — also known as e-waste or the waste of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) — can be hazardous for the environment if the materials present are not managed appropriately. WEEE is the… Continue Reading
It is dangerous to have a single version of femininity, and it is impossible to have a universal definition of empowerment for women. The U.S. media disregards this by its often narrow, Western-based depiction of female empowerment. The negative depictions… Continue Reading
Uruguay’s national elections on October 26 will determine more than who occupies the Republic’s presidency, vice presidency, and Senate and House chambers — voters will also determine the government’s political orientation. The occasion will force Uruguayans to choose between the… Continue Reading
A recent look at health care in Africa highlights two important pieces of information — one positive that has already saved millions of lives, the second unfortunately negative and a symptom of how money corrupts human morality. Let us start… Continue Reading
Development thinking has undergone a shift from “pursuing conservation” to promoting “sustainabledevelopment” practices. “Conservation” is understood as preserving and protecting resources, while “sustainable development” advocates a wise use of resources in order to ensure their availability for future generations. In… Continue Reading