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The former Queen of Jordan, Queen Noor, while speaking about her life, comes across as a contemplative, thoughtful woman determined to make a difference in the lives of millions of women across the Middle East. Born and bred in an American-Arab family in California, US, the Queen had a troubled relationship with her father but she regards her life as the second wife of King Hussein as memorable.

'The Kosovo refugees must be allowed to return to their homes, to live in safety and security.' Those words, emanating from a television set, sounded strange as they echoed through [...]

Dixie Chicks singer Natalie Maines delivered her views against the Iraq war led by the Bush administration during a London concert. Aside from garnering rave reviews, the Dixie Chicks tour has given the group an opportunity to openly present their views, and continue the same courageously.

Population Media Center (PMC), founded in 1998 by Bill Ryerson, is dedicated to promote family planning, safe sexual practices and the elevation of women's status worldwide. PMC, which works in Africa, Asia and Latin America, produces radio and television dramas that bring positive messages and education to an impoverished population that is starved for both.

Wanda Sykes is a writer and performer whose stand-up career began at a talent showcase where she performed for the first time in front of a live audience. Working as a comedy writer and winning many renowned awards to her credit, she saw that women's voices were often ignored in writing rooms and is working towards improving their status.

Kuwaiti women would have to wait until the 2007 parliamentary elections for executing their political right to vote despite futile efforts made by the country's women activists. In the Kuwaiti democracy the parliament is using its freedom to deny women from voting.