by United Families International | Sep 26, 2011 | Family, Feminism, motherhood, UFI Blog, Values, Women's Rights
by Rachel Allison The title “Why Working Moms Are Happier” was a taunt that caught my attention. The article by Laurie Tarkan first suggests that “women who believe they can do it all—the successful career, the clean house, a home-cooked meal every night—may be more...
by United Families International | May 19, 2011 | adoption, father, motherhood, UFI Blog, Women's Rights
By Carol Soelberg Remember last summer and the controversy surrounding actress Jennifer Aniston? While promoting her new movie “The Switch,” Aniston had commented: “Women are realizing it more and more that you don’t have to settle. They...
by United Families International | Apr 28, 2011 | Family, Feminism, motherhood, Polls, UFI Blog, Women's Rights
Here’s the question: “Do you believe the statement “women earn only 77 percent of what men earn for equal work?” Here is how UFI readers responded: 15 percent Yes, and things need to change! 19 percent Yes, but there’s more to this story. 63 percent ...
by United Families International | Feb 23, 2011 | Feminism, motherhood, UFI Blog, UN, Women's Rights
Mothers at the UN Dear Friend of the Family: The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) begins today in New York and United Families International has four representatives attending: Jean Bentley, Anne Stewart, Margy Barker and Marcia Barlow. To give you a flavor of...
by United Families International | Feb 22, 2011 | Media, UFI Blog, UN, Women's Rights
United Families International has four representatives attending the Commission this year. They are joining approximately 4,000 women from around the world. It is a very colorful place to be – not only in terms of seeing the wonderful clothing worn by women from...
by United Families International | Oct 4, 2010 | Religious Freedom, UFI Blog, Women's Rights
The UFI Poll question for the week yielded what we thought was a rather surprising response from our readers. This question is one that strikes at the heart of religious expression and thus religious freedom. “Do you support or oppose France’s recent ban on the...
