[empower] capacity building initiatives and materials

International: "The 99": Muslim comic book superheroes

In the comic book "The 99", Muslim superheroes fight for a better world – and offend conservatives, reports Sonja Zekri.

Afrique: Les chercheuses africaines veulent créer un observatoire sur l'égalité des sexes

L'observatoire aura pour objectif de rendre disponibles les « informations sexo-spécifiées en Afrique et dans le monde ».

Canada: Television: Zarqa Nawaz, creator of "Little Mosque on the Prairie"

An interview with director Zarqa Nawaz ("Me and the Mosque", "BBQ Muslims", etc.) on her new television series, "Little Mosque on the Prairie".

International: AWID Forum: The Power of Movements

From 14-17 November 2008, up to 1500 women's rights leaders and activists from around the world will converge on Cape Town, South Africa at the 11th AWID International Forum to discuss the power of movements. Deadline to apply: 28 Jan 2008

Mondiale: Forum international de l'AWID: Le pouvoir des mouvements

Du 14 au 17 novembre 2008, près de 1500 activistes des droits des femmes du monde entier se réuniront dans la Ville du Cap, en Afrique du Sud, pour le 11 Forum International de l'AWID pour de discuter sur le pouvoir des mouvements sociaux.

USA: "When making music, faith is incidental", by Ani Zonneveld

"The fact that I am a Muslim woman is incidental when it comes to this process. I'm judged based on the success I've had as a songwriter, the body of work I have produced and the awards I have won."

International: Publication: "Prophecy and the Fundamentalist Quest"

New publication by Farzana Hassan: "Prophecy and the Fundamentalist Quest: An Integrative Study of Christian and Muslim Apocalyptic Religion"

International: Young Women's Learning Partnership (YWLP) program

The Women's Learning Partnership (WLP) has introduced a new program designed to empower young women to create a shared vision, to build consensus, strengthen their communication skills, and create action plans to address the issues that impact their lives

International: Publication: "Change From Within: Diverse Perspectives on Domestic Violence in Muslim Communities"

To date, domestic violence in Muslim communities has received little attention. This book is one of the first edited volumes to focus on domestic violence in Muslim families.

Afghanistan: Rights & Democracy announces new four year commitment to women’s rights in Afghanistan

Rights & Democracy announced a new four-year, $5-million project in support of Afghan-led efforts to put the rights of women and girls into practical use throughout the country.