The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), an expert body established in 1982, is composed of 23 experts on women's issues from around the world.

Among millennials (those born between 1981 and 1996), women investors opened 31.3% more ... The account balance size for Gen Xers may reflect the fact that these folks have logged a good couple ...

In four years, American industrial production, already the world's largest, doubled in size. "You felt that you ... While 16 million men and women marched to war, 24 million more moved in search ...

Seasickness is uncommon on large cruise ships because of their size. "However, some ships do go through rough waters, like around the tip of South America," says Mark Wise, MD, a family physician ...

CHICO — The Chico Seed Orchard’s extended seasonal hours returned Monday in accordance with daylight saving time. Walking ...

Peonage, also called debt slavery or debt servitude, is a system where an employer compels a worker to pay off a debt with work. Legally, peonage was outlawed by Congress in 1867. However, after ...

Relative to the size of their populations, however, Kentucky (7.7 victims per 1 million residents), Maryland (7.1) and Alabama (6.7) have seen the highest rates over that six-year period ...

Tax season began on Jan. 29, 2024, when the IRS started accepting and processing 2023 tax returns. Taxes were officially due on April 15, 2024, and millions of Americans are eagerly anticipating ...

In its most recent annual report, it also said that both racial and ethnic minority and women employees in the U.S. earned more, on average, than their counterparts who are men. “The way I think ...

Since their relatively recent appearance on the commercial scene, rare-earth magnets have made quite a splash in the public imagination. The amount of magnetic energy packed into these tiny, shiny ...

The Chico Police Department (CPD) is unfreezing five officer positions, as well as bringing on four additional officers to account for retirements next year. Police Chief Billy Aldridge appeared ...

Contents Deluxe Veranda Stateroom (Obstructed View) Decks: Continental Deck Category: 2C Size: 192 sq ft.; Balcony: 53 sq ft. Occupancy: 2 guests standard - some sleep 4 Amenities: Two lower beds ...