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November 8, 2009

Ethics & Value Systems

While some ethics can be considered universal -- the prohibition against unprovoked killing or theft, for example -- others are more nuanced, reflecting the vast cultural tableau that overlays the globe and its diverse people.

Women's Empowerment: 'Men Are Interested'

Ugandan men © The Advocacy Project

ENTEBBE, Oct 12 (IPS) - A trident of gender legislation will be debated in Uganda's parliament in November: the Marriage and Divorce Bill, the Domestic Violence Bill and the Female Genital Mutilation Bill.

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