December 20, 2011

Nina Shea emphasizes importance of freedom of religion, calls attention to Ayaan’s efforts

‘There’s a difference between threats to religious freedom abroad and at home: Let’s address both,’ says member of […]

December 20, 2011

Please sign Karma Nirvana’s petition to better protect children from forced marriage and honor violence.

Please sign Karma Nirvana’s petition to better protect children from forced marriage and honor violence. Via:[http://www.karmanirvana.org.uk/e-petition.html]

December 20, 2011

Police in Bangladesh said they would charge a migrant worker accused of cutting off most of his wife’s hands after she started studying for a college degree without his permission.

Police in Bangladesh said they would charge a migrant worker, Rafiqul Islam, accused of cutting off most of […]

December 20, 2011

Afghan girls punch their way to equality

At Ghazi Stadium in Kabul, Afghanistan, Afghan girls punch their way to equality. Via:[http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/20/9582548-afghan-girls-punch-their-way-to-equality]

December 5, 2011

Law protecting Afghan women has ‘long way to go

Afghan authorities are failing to enforce the law to protect women from murder, beating, rape and other violence […]

December 5, 2011

Hardline Islamists interrupt Tunisian university

Tunisia’s Ministry of Higher Education says some 50 ultraconservative Muslims have disrupted exams at a university with calls […]

November 9, 2011

Text books in Pakistani schools foster prejudice and intolerance of Hindus and other religious minorities, while most teachers view non-Muslims as “enemies of Islam,” according to a study by a U.S. government commission released Wednesday.

Text books in Pakistani schools foster prejudice and intolerance of Hindus and other religious minorities, while most teachers […]

November 9, 2011

A new study has revealed that thousands of young women and girls in forced marriages seek help every year in Germany, the vast majority of victims coming from Muslim families.

A new study has revealed that thousands of young women and girls in forced marriages seek help every year […]

November 8, 2011

In UK, Asian bride ‘drugged and held prisoner by her family after breaking off arranged marriage and secretly marrying another man’

In the UK, a young Asian bride was drugged and held prisoner by her family after she broke […]

November 8, 2011

Woman burnt with acid in Pakistan by ex-fiance after rape attempt

In Faisalabad, Pakistan, three men are accused of having burnt a woman by throwing acid on her after […]

November 2, 2011

Austria’s Federal government is likely to change the anti-forced marriage law to allow prosecutors to press charges against Austrians over forced marriages abroad.

Austria’s Federal government is likely to change the anti-forced marriage law to allow prosecutors to press charges against […]

November 2, 2011

An Irish mother has rescued her kidnapped daughter from Syria.

An Irish mother has rescued her kidnapped daughter from Syria. Via: [http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Irish-mother-rescues-kidnapped-daughter-from-Syria-132377483.html]

November 2, 2011

The announcement that Islamic sharia law will be the basis of legislation in newly liberated Libya has raised concerns, especially among women, despite Islamists insisting moderation will prevail.

The announcement that Islamic sharia law will be the basis of legislation in newly liberated Libya has raised […]

November 2, 2011

FGM occurs in Europe, advocates say the creation of anti-FGM laws has been a positive development but active enforcement of them is key

While FMG is illegal in most European countries, “the practice is certainly still prevalent amongst communities originally from […]

Nina Shea emphasizes importance of freedom of religion, calls attention to Ayaan’s efforts

Please sign Karma Nirvana’s petition to better protect children from forced marriage and honor violence.

Police in Bangladesh said they would charge a migrant worker accused of cutting off most of his wife’s hands after she started studying for a college degree without his permission.

Afghan girls punch their way to equality

Law protecting Afghan women has ‘long way to go

Hardline Islamists interrupt Tunisian university

Text books in Pakistani schools foster prejudice and intolerance of Hindus and other religious minorities, while most teachers view non-Muslims as “enemies of Islam,” according to a study by a U.S. government commission released Wednesday.

A new study has revealed that thousands of young women and girls in forced marriages seek help every year in Germany, the vast majority of victims coming from Muslim families.

In UK, Asian bride ‘drugged and held prisoner by her family after breaking off arranged marriage and secretly marrying another man’

Woman burnt with acid in Pakistan by ex-fiance after rape attempt

Austria’s Federal government is likely to change the anti-forced marriage law to allow prosecutors to press charges against Austrians over forced marriages abroad.

An Irish mother has rescued her kidnapped daughter from Syria.

The announcement that Islamic sharia law will be the basis of legislation in newly liberated Libya has raised concerns, especially among women, despite Islamists insisting moderation will prevail.

Tunisia’s secular women fret over rise of Islamism

In Canada, Ayaan discusses the concept of citizenship in a free society.

Activists in Arab World Vie to Define Islamic State, Worry Human Rights Advocates

Not a Single Christian Church Left in Afghanistan, Says U.S. State Department

NPR reports on new study by Tahirih Justice Center on extent of forced marriage in the United States

Georgia school portrays Saudi Sharia law with empathy, changes curriculum after parents object

FGM occurs in Europe, advocates say the creation of anti-FGM laws has been a positive development but active enforcement of them is key