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Palestine: Mapping and analyzing the landscape of femicide in the Palestinian society

Femicide (murder of women), however, has rarely been the subject of feminist and non-feminist analysts. This study is the first of its nature in the Arab World to study such atrocities. ...

Pakistan: 'Honour-killings bill too weak'

Pakistan's only woman cabinet minister says she accepts that a bill tightening legislation against so-called honour killings does not go far enough. ...

Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka's Muslims warn of backlash

Sri Lanka's Muslims are warning of a militant backlash as increasing tension between them and the Tamil community in the east of the country fuels feelings of frustration and anger. ...

Iran: Condemn the Iranian Government's Crackdown on Civil Society and Women's Rights Organizations

Due to mounting international pressure on the Iranian government, Fereshteh Ghazi, the Iranian journalist arrested in November, was released from prison on December 7th. ...

Nigeria: Update on the case of Daso Adamu

Daso Adamu has been discharged and acquitted. ...

Europe: Fighting for God in a secular Europe, conservative Christians, the Vatican and Islamic militants find a common cause

Once upon a time, when the European Union was a simple common market, matters of faith were left to individual consciences and confessionals. ...

Niger: Enlisting Men in the Fight Against Fistula

Cultural norms dictate that girls should get married early in this West African country: according to various surveys, the average age for marriage amongst females in Niger is 13. ...

Iran: Modeling Marriage: Family Magazines in Iran

Enjoying large circulation and avid interest on the part of Iranian women, post-revolutionary conservative family magazines have been in circulation for quite some time. ...

Sweden: Debate opens on 'honour killings'

Delegates from around the world are meeting in Sweden to explore ways of combating so-called "honour killings". ...

Saudi Arabia: Saudi Women Seek End to Home Abuse

A number of Saudi women have called for urgent state policies to protect victims of domestic violence in the country. ...

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