While it may be unfair to put the world’s troubles on the backs of women of the world, it is instructive to review the roles of women with respect to national and community building across our planet. Stereotypes are not always helpful. National leadership in the hands of women does seem to be on the rise, e.g., Germany , Brazil, Argentina, Thailand and Australia. Their impact is as yet unclear. More impressive is the role of Aung San Suu Kyi , leader of the opposition in Burma. Perhaps more concrete social change is the work of Dr. Yunus and the [ Read More ]
Archive for September, 2011
Sha a ‘Adu : Mujeres Vigilantes’ s housing project in Hidalgo State The Mujeres Vigilantes recently inaugurated a tourist complex on a large recreational lake in State of Hidalgo. The name of the project is, Sha a’ Aud, was inspired by the “kibbutzin” communities of Israel. The idea behind the project was to combine a community for native or indigenous families with a special business foucs for village men and women to secure a living. Lic. Ivonne Solis Sandoval, President of Mujeres Vigilantes , came up with idea while visiting Israel on trade mission. Ms Sandoval brought together SAGARPA(Agriculture) , [ Read More ]
