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19/11/2008
UPDATE: France: Couple officially married again after 'virginity lie' appeal overturned
A French appeals court reinstated the marriage of a Muslim couple today, overturning an earlier annulment won by the groom after the bride admitted lying about her virginity.
17/11/2008
UPDATE: Iran: Iranian-American student released in Iran
The Observatory has been informed by reliable sources about the release on bail of Ms. Esha Momeni, a member of the One Million Signatures Petition Campaign and a graduate student at the California State University Northridge.
7/11/2008
Iran: Shirin Ebadi criticizes new penal code
Nobel Peace Laureate Shrin Ebadi on Wednesday criticised Iran's new Islamic penal code, saying it remains unfair to women and uses an "incorrect" interpretation of Islam.
6/11/2008
Indonesia: Sharing women's rights in Islamic schools
In her boarding schools, Lily Munir teaches women and children that their religion supports gender equality.
6/11/2008
Malaysia: Comment: "Sharing the Nation"
Zainah Anwar of "Sisters in Islam" comments on the series of recent fatwas issued in Malaysia, including those against practising yoga.
3/11/2008
UPDATE: Somalia: Girl stoned was a child of 13
Contrary to earlier news reports, the girl stoned to death in Somalia this week was 13, not 23, Amnesty International revealed.
3/11/2008
Pakistan: Police raid child wedding
"Police raided a wedding between a 7-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl in Pakistan's largest city, arresting the Muslim cleric officiating at the ceremony and the children's parents, a senior officer said Friday."
31/10/2008
Bahrain: 'Indecent outfits' lead to cancellation of women's match
An ominous dressing down from Islamists MPs concerned about "indecent outfits" has forced organisers of an international volleyball tournament to cancel a women's exhibition match.
31/10/2008
Kuwait: Women seek judicial empowerment
Kuwaiti female activists yesterday called for more judicial empowerment pursuant to the policy of their involvement in national development alongside their male peers.
31/10/2008
Egypt: Fatwas say wives may hit back in self-defence
Sunni Islam's highest authority has approved a woman's right to fight back if her husband uses violence against her.