By: Alexandra Kinias Even though it has been a very tough year for women in many countries around the world, there are still no indications, however, that this past year was any different than the previous ones. Women’s rights were as violated as ever, they were bullied, oppressed, controlled and punished under the banner of their culture, traditions, tribal laws and religious scripts that encourage violence, abuse and even persecution.  The quest for material about women’s issues on-line took me on an emotional journey around the globe.  The expedition was filled with an abundance of painful stories about the disgraceful … Continue reading Women Around the World: A Year In Review.