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Migrant children at risk of being detained indefinitely

Thousands of migrant children are being detained in holding facilities at the U.S. southern border. Many of those children are unaccompanied and without a sponsor. They risk spending the rest of their childhood in the facilities. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates broke this story. Kates joined CBSN to further discuss their reporting. Source

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Female leaders discuss “Womenomics” at the Women Political Leaders Summit 2019

Women are less likely to join the labor force because of social stereotypes and preconceived expectations. “Womenomics” is the term Japan adopted to refer to policies aimed at increasing women’s participation in the labor market. Leaders including Tomoko Abe, Member of the House of Representatives of Japan; Mody Al Khalaf, Member of Parliament of Saudi Arabia; and Canan Kalsin participated in a panel moderated by Sarah Birke, Tokyo Bureau Chief at The Economist, to discuss the issue. Source

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Female leaders discuss women’s health care at the Women Political Leaders Summit 2019

Health is the foundation of social and economic strength. Understanding and addressing women’s specific health needs and social conditions is crucial to ensure the well being of both women and society as a whole. Panelists iEmiko Takagai, the State Minister of Health, Labour, and Welfare of Japan; Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, Member of the Parliament of Ireland; and Dorthe Mikkelson, President Asia Pacific at MSD, discussed this issue at the Women Political Leaders Summit. Source

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