Women's Rights Around the World

In honor of National Women's History Month, I'm posting some government documents on women's rights around the world.

U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325 : recognizing women’s vital roles in achieving peace and security (2008)


Iraq, women’s empowerment, and public policy (2006)


Holding up half the sky : women’s rights in China’s changing economy (2003)



Recognizing the importance of inheritance rights of women in Africa (2002)


International efforts to end discrimination against women (2000)


Sonnet Erin Brown
Federal Documents Librarian
Subject Specialist: Political Science/Paralegal Studies

Famous Irish Women

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, I'm offering some fun links about famous Irish women.


Famous Irish Women



Irish Women Poets


Quotes by Famous Irish Women


Sonnet Erin Brown
Federal Documents Librarian
Subject Specialist: Political Science/Paralegal Studies

International Women's Day 2009

March 8th is International Women's Day. To celebrate, check out this video of women world leaders:






Sonnet Erin Brown
Federal Documents Librarian
Subject Specialist: Political Science/Paralegal Studies

National Women's History Month: Fun Links

In honor of National Women's History Month, I'll be posting links to web sites and documents that are interesting! Here are some links:


Seneca Fall Convention Collection, American Treasures of the Library of Congress

19th Amendement of the Constitution, National Archives & Records Administration

Convention of the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, Division for the Advancement of Women (Dept of Economic and Social Affairs)


(Kudos to Dr. Day, Chair of the Political Science Department at UNO, for the wonderful links.)

Sonnet Erin Brown
Federal Documents Librarian
Subject Specialist: Political Science/Paralegal Studies

National Women's History Month

Yesterday marked the beginning of National Women's History Month! This year's theme is Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet.



This year's National Women's History Month is very important. On January 29, 2009 (just nine days after taking office), President Barack Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law. This piece of legislation is meant to fight pay discrimination and to ensure fundamental fiarness to American workers, regardless of gender.



So, for the next few weeks, I'll post links to documents and sites concerning Women's issues and rights. Also, be sure to check out our display on the 3rd floor and grab one of our handouts!

Sonnet Erin Brown
Federal Documents Librarian
Subject Specialist: Political Science/Paralegal