Iran: Declaration of support and solidarity with Canadian women activists
Source:
Iranian Feminist Tribune An open letter that alerts the Canadian authorities to the grave implications of Shari'a courts in Canada for Muslim women’s human rights in Canada and beyond, in Muslim-majority countries or are minorities in non-Muslim countries.
Website Link:
http://www.iftribune.com/news.asp?id=14&pass=51
Submitted on Wed, 04/26/2006 - 23:00
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