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Tunisia: Interview with Saida Garrache - between authoritarianism and Islamism
Tunisian lawyer and feminist Saida Garrache has been General Secretary of the Tunisian Association of Democratic Women since mid-2006. In this interview she talks about the difficulties of working in a state that tries to stifle civil society activities.
Europe: Journée des Femmes Défenseurs des Droits Humains
Europe: Action for Women Human Rights Defenders
الأزهر يُحكم وصايته على الثقافة المصرية؟
Iran: President calls for purge of liberal and secular lecturers
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran's outspoken president, fired an ominous warning at the country's educated elites yesterday by calling for a purge of "liberal and secular" academics in the universities.
Iran: An open letter from Shirin Ebadi
There is a very important matter I would like to discuss with you. I conduct my human rights activities through the Defender of Human Rights Center (DHRC). Two days ago the government of Iran announced that the center is illegal.
Iran: Iran outlaws human rights group in new crackdown
In a new move to stifle dissent, the Iranian government has decided to outlaw a legal support group headed by Shirin Ebadi, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights lawyer.
Sri Lanka: Demand an end to attacks on civilians - call for investigation and prosecution
WLUML is disturbed to hear that, in the latest outbreak of violence in Sri Lanka, the Sri Lankan Armed Forces as well as the LTTE are targeting unarmed civilians. We urge you to show solidarity and support friends in Sri Lanka and sign on/circulate this appeal.
البرلمان الأوروبي يناقش حقوق الإنسان والتصعيد الأمني ضد دعاة الإصلاح في مصر
Bangladesh: Continued attacks on the Ahmadiyya community
During 2003-2005 we circulated calls for action regarding attacks on the community, and subsequent updates urging action. WLUML again urges you to write to the Bangladesh Government regarding their duty to protect minority communities.
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