Women in Action 1992-2 Table of Contents

 

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Women in Action 1992-2

This issue was produced by Isis International-Manila Communications Networking Program.
Editorial Team: La Rainne Abad-Sarmiento, Dominga Anosan, Belinda Giron-Arcilla, Belinda U. Calaguas, Elizabeth Reyes-Martinez, Marilee Karl, Lucia Pavia Ticzon
Overall Editing and Production
Supervision: Elizabeth Reyes-Martinez
Cover and Graphics Design: Grace de Jesus-Sievert
Layout and Scanning: Rene S.Rana
Program Worker: Gildie Valenzona
ISSN 101-504

 

Letter to our readers  3
From our readers 4
Indigenous Women  
Irula tribal women seek self-sufficiency by Susan Ben 8
Women evolve empowering and liberating culture 10
Finding ways to regain control of their lives 13
We refuse to be token niggers in feminist groups 14
Weaving on sacred ground 16
"Our voices must be heard." 18
Amerindian and black women:500 years of neglect 20
Mapuche women and traditional health 23
Immersing in traditional cultures 25
Maori women defend right to health 28
Women's Institute fosters identity and culture 29
The running spirit 30
Maori artist: Kura Rewiri Thorsen 31
Resources 32
Radio network links north and south 33
Radio program, Not Vanishing, flourishes 34
List of contact group 35
Women advocate for indigenous education 35
We defend the earth 36
A healthy and sustainable environment for all 39
Declaration on trafficking in women 42
First Asian indigenous women's conference 44
Calendar of events 45
Isis co-organizes conference in Bangkok 46