Category Archives: Armelle Djoukoue

Title IX: Working to Ensure Gender Equity in Education for 40 years

Posted on July 20, 2012 by arzie

By Armelle Djoukoue This year Title IX celebrates its 40th anniversary. Signed into law on June 23, 1972, Title IX guaranteed gender equity for girls and boys in every educational program that receives federal funding.  Most known as the law … Continue reading →

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Keep it real challenge: Photoshop’s impact on body image

Posted on June 29, 2012 by arzie

By Armelle Djoukoue With the advent of Photoshop in the design industry, it has been easy for the media NOT to keep it real. Photoshop has allowed advertisers to give cover models a little superficial nip and tuck or body … Continue reading →

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Summer movie worth watching: “Snow White and the Huntsman”

Posted on June 25, 2012 by arzie

By Armelle Djoukoue Last weekend my friends and I decided to watch the movie “Snow White and the Huntsman,” starring Kristen Stewart as Snow White, Charlize Theron as the Evil Queen, and Chris Hemsworth as the Huntsman. I had been … Continue reading →

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WEAR JEANS AND PREVENT VIOLENCE, DENIM DAY 2012!

Posted on April 25, 2012 by courtney

by Armelle Djoukoue In Italy in 1998, an 18-year old girl was picked up by her married 45-year old driving instructor for her very first lesson. He took her to an isolated road, dragged her out of the car, wrestled her … Continue reading →

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In Case You Missed It: Women in the Media Around the World

Posted on April 4, 2012 by courtney

By Armelle Djoukoue  1) SYRIA: International Women’s Group Begins Mapping Sexual Violence In Syria http://bit.ly/Hy2o5P 2) MALTA: European Economic Crisis ‘Exacerbating’ Domestic Violence http://bit.ly/H6dtOp  3) GREAT BRITAIN: British Asian Activists Attacked For Promoting Women’s Rights http://bbc.in/GQu4V1  4) UNITED STATES: Recent Poll Shows That Education … Continue reading →

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April: Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Posted on April 1, 2012 by courtney

By Armelle Djoukoue Each day people across the world suffer from the pain of sexual assault. Sexual assault is any type of sexual activity that you do not agree to, including inappropriate touching, vaginal, anal, or oral penetration, forced sexual … Continue reading →

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In Case You Missed It: Women in the Media Around the World

Posted on March 19, 2012 by courtney

By Armelle Djoukoue [Photo credit: Rene Sandajan] 1)      RWANDA: Education, Not Parliamentary Seats, Will Empower Women 2)      EGYPT: ‘Virginity Test’ Case Highlights Challenges Facing Women 3)      UNITED KINGDOM: 80% of Women Do Not Report Rape or Sexual Assault 4)      GERMANY: Europe’s Most … Continue reading →

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Short-Film Addresses Women’s Equality in Revolutionary Egypt

Posted on February 27, 2012 by courtney

By Armelle Djoukoue Gender inequality in Egypt is a big issue. In April of 2011 Belgian feminist and women’s rights activist, An Van Raemdonck, traveled to Cairo and interviewed Egyptian women’s rights activists. She inquired with Egyptian women about what … Continue reading →

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The Woman Behind Operation Beautiful: Caitlin Boyle

Posted on February 22, 2012 by courtney

By Armelle Djoukoue Caitlin Boyle is 26 years old and lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. She worked as a freelance and technical writer for seven years, including a five year stint as a contributing columnist for The Wall Street Journal … Continue reading →

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New Face at the Women’s Center

Posted on January 12, 2012 by arzie

by Armelle Djoukoue Hello! My name is Armelle Stephanie Djoukoue and I’m a new work-study student at the Women’s Center. I’m a pre-med student majoring in psychology and minoring in Spanish. I will graduate fall 2012 and afterwards, I am … Continue reading →

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