Geena Davis Urges US To Pave Way For Women's Rights

Actress and Human Rights advocate Geena Davis called out to the United States to ratify the “Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women”, and “stand as leader, example and inspiration” to the rest of the world.

She spoke at a press conference Thursday afternoon, on the status of women’s rights around the globe and possible U.S. ratification of the CEDAW. (0:09)

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Working For "Empowerment And Equality Of Women" A Passion, Says Geena Davis

Actress Geena Davis expressed her “whole-hearted” support for the “Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women” during a press conference in D.C. Thursday afternoon. (0:16)

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Durbin Says U.S. Should "Step Up" On Women's Rights Agreement

Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) called on the United States to ratify the “Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women during a press conference Thursday. (0:16)

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Senator Durbin Outlines Worldwide Challenges Facing Women

Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin, (D-Ill.) says that he has witnessed the struggle that thousands of women go through in underdeveloped countries during a press conference Thursday morning, on the possible U.S. ratification of the “Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.” (0:25)

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Clinton pledges to continue as an advocate for women's issues

Senator Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.), Obama's nominee for secretary of State, affirmed that she will continue to be an 'partner, ally, and friend' to the world's women during a luncheon with the political action committee EMILY's List (1:04)
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Hillary Clinton will pursue women's rights as Secretary of State

Senator Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.), President Elect Obama's Secretary of State nominee, stated during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that she will use her role as Secretary of State to defend the rights of women (0:42).
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Liz Claiborne Radio Row: Maya Raghu

Maya Raghu, Senior Staff Attorney at Legal Momentum, talks about advancing women’s rights, at the Liz Claiborne “It’s Time to Talk Day” held in New York City, New York. (12:29)


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