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Tips on how to handle Fluid in the Uterus

In normal conditions uterus does not hold any fluids in its cavity. During pregnancy, the amniotic sac holds the amniotic fluid. Apart from this, fluid gets accumulated in the uterus in the form of fibroids or polyps. Some non- malignant condition can cause retention of fluid in the uterus. People with pelvic inflammatory diseases caused by bacterial infection also experience retention of fluid in uterus. This is known as fluid in uterus. When fluid is present in the uterus it is a cause for worry.  The danger of the condition is that most women may not be aware of the fluid retention in their uterus. Sometimes inflammation of the uterine tissues also occurs.  The condition can be identified with the symptoms associated with it. In some women fluid accumulation in the uterus remains asymptomatic. Some patients show some of the following symptoms. Pelvic pain which results from the accumulation of…

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Gender Resources

Tackling the Downsides of Women Leadership Roles

It is a good thing that in recent years, a lot of woman are not only making adequate impact in the workspace, but are also assuming top management positions. For the heavy clamour for gender equality, this is good news. However, some downsides exist which may be worse than not having women in the workspace at all. This has to do with what is known as the “SECOND GENERATION GENDER BIAS”. Many CEOs who make gender diversity a priority—by setting aspirational goals for the proportion of women in leadership roles, insisting on diverse slates of candidates for senior positions, and developing mentoring and training programs—are frustrated. They and their companies spend time, money, and good intentions on efforts to build a more robust pipeline of upwardly mobile women, and then not much happens. The problem with these leaders’ approaches is that they don’t address the often fragile process of coming…

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Arts & Academia

Jacqueline Oduol: A leader in Gender Studies

Prof. Jacqueline Oduol is a well-known Kenyan gender expert. She is also specialized in child protection and children’s rights, leadership, peacebuilding and conflict resolution. She has played key roles in developing gender policies to increase women’s participation in development activities in Kenya and was among the first members of the National Gender and Equality Commission when it was set up in 2003.

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Ritu Soni Srivastava: Creating Something out of Nothing

In the light of a recent spate of entrepreneurial activities, women the world over are not left out of the entrepreneurial craze as several women go out of their way to make meaning out of little things that before now did not count. Weight loss for women who have gained a lot of it brings forth a joyful and priceless moment but not many remember to share the story and impact other women with their little secret.

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Governance in Heels

The African Woman- Beyond “Kitchen and the Other Room”

 By Ehis Ayere for Amazons Watch Magazine “I don’t know which party my wife belongs to, but she belongs to my kitchen and my living room and the other room.” Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said, reacting to his wife, Mrs Aisha Buhari’s call in a BBC interview for the President to shake up his government. As reported by media, Mrs Buhari In her words, “I am not a government official, but in my opinion as a woman, a mother, what I think is it is well known that the first 4 years are not going to be easy. Firstly, it was people that brought the government into power. More than half of those people are not appointed into the government. Some people that are not politicians, not professionals were brought into the government. They don’t even know what we said we want and what we don’t during the campaign.”…

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Tips on How to Choose the Right Handbag

By: Wambui Njuguna Handbags carry a woman’s most important daily essentials. Additionally, they make huge fashion statements and complete a woman’s wardrobe. Being able to choose the right handbag can prove to be a bit tricky. Therefore, once you are able to choose the right handbag, then I can assure you that you’ve got one of the most important fashion details on point. The right handbag accentuates your figure and completes an outfit. You might find yourself carrying your handbag every other day for months, the more reason it is important that you choose the right handbag that works for you! I have, therefore, noted down important tips when it comes to choosing a handbag. 1) Length A handbag flatters your body, especially where the bottom of the bag sits. It is, therefore, important to note your body shape. If you have small hips, get a bag that sits on…

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The South America- Africa- Middle East- Asia Women Summit (SAMEAWS) 2016

Organisers- Centre for Economic and Leadership Development

Theme – Scaling up the rise of women leaders in emerging economies

Date: 13 December 2016

Overview

In recent times, we are experiencing the dawn of an era where women are incurably committed to taking over the leadership of territories originally renowned for their history of patriarchy, oligarchy and subordination of women.

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