MONTEVIDEO, Nov. 21 (IPS) — A continuing debate in Latin
America over the content of television programs will take a new
turn in March 1996. That’s when WETV, an international broadcasting
network, will begin transmitting programs intended to “democratize”
communications. Continue Reading

BEIJING, Nov. 22 (IPS) — The Chinese authorities’ decision to
charge China’s most prominent dissident with trying to overthrow
the government, is almost certain to reignite frictions with the
United States and Europe over Beijing’s human rights record. Continue Reading

PARAMARIBO, Nov. 20 (IPS) — Spurred on by reports out of the
Fourth World Conference on Women held in Beijing last September,
Surinamese women say they will be a force to be reckoned with in
upcoming elections. Continue Reading

MANILA, Nov. 11 (IPS) — Abortion is on the increase worldwide
and concerned family planning advocates are more than ever urging
sexual education for the young as part of an overall awareness
program to prevent unwanted pregnancies and/or disease. Continue Reading

LUSAKA, Nov. 3 (IPS) — In the wake of the Fourth World
Conference on Women held September in Beijing, Zambian women have
found an unlikely ally in traditional chiefs, who have joined the
fight for female emancipation. Continue Reading