News

2/9/2009

Pakistan: Civil society organisations call for repeal of Blasphemy Laws

Joint Action Committee (JAC) Press Statement.

1/9/2009

Indonesia: Religious groups oppose safe abortion legislation

Women's rights groups who are campaigning for widening the scope of abortion in Indonesia are calling for an amendment to a colonial era law that puts poor women at risk.

1/9/2009

Gulf: Nepalese women domestic workers suffer sexual & physical assault

According to a press release issued by Nepalese Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Jul. 12 housemaids are sometimes sold from one master to another if they aren't satisfied with them. "Majority of these women are raped, sexually and physically assaulted."

1/9/2009

United States: Yale's retreat over Danish cartoon

In deciding to omit the images from a book it is publishing about the controversy sparked by Danish cartoons of the prophet Muhammad, Yale University Press has handed a victory to extremists, writes Mona Eltahawy.

1/9/2009

Iran: Journalist held in Evin prison at risk of torture

Hengameh Shahidi, a female journalist arrested on 30 June, is being held without charge in Evin prison, in Iran's capital, Tehran. She is a prisoner of conscience, held solely for the peaceful exercise of her right to freedom of expression and association

1/9/2009

Sudan: WLUML and AI submit report on case of Lubna Hussein to CSW

The following is the text of a report submitted to the Commission on the Status of Women on the trial of Sudanese journalist Lubna Hussein who was charged under Article 152 (Indecent and Immoral Acts) of the 1991 Sudanese Penal Code for wearing trousers.

31/8/2009

Iraq: A Call to Iraqis and people internationally

Statement by the Ash Wednesday Forum for Civil Society Organizations.

31/8/2009

PAKISTAN: Police protect ruling party members guilty of rape and acid attacks

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) Urgent Appeal about a case of extreme violence, corruption and impunity involving members of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), a ruling partner of the Zardari government.

31/8/2009

Bangladesh: PHREB calls for Government to remove its reservation from CEDAW

Newspaper article to be published on 3 September 2009 – International Day for CEDAW.

31/8/2009

International: Global Consultation Report on FGM/cutting

Recent studies indicate the profound effects of FGM/C on maternal morbidity and mortality and, possibly, on increased infant mortality.