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3/11/2007
Central Asia: The Stop Violence Against Women website (STOPVAW) is a forum for information, advocacy and change
Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights developed this website as a tool for the promotion of women's human rights in countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the former Soviet Union (FSU). Information in English with links to materials in Russian.
3/11/2007
International: Feminist Dialogues concept paper: "Feminist Perspectives on Radical Democracy"
Paper: "Feminist Perspectives on Radical Democracy: A Critique of Democracy"
2/11/2007
Middle East: Publication: "In Search of Equality" surveys women's inheritance rights
Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions' new publication: "In Search of Equality: A survey of Law and Practice related to Women's Inheritance Rights in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region" available for download.
1/11/2007
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"
31/10/2007
Jordan: “Honour” Killings pose a serious challenge to the rule of law
"According to police records, every year 20-25 women in Jordan are killed “in the name of honour”, that is, for having an illicit affair."
31/10/2007
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
30/10/2007
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.
30/10/2007
Italy: Burqa decision provokes controversy
The decision by a northern Italian city official to allow Muslim women to wear the burqa has sparked consternation in the country, even though at least one minister supported the move.
29/10/2007
Syria: Women fear retribution for so-called 'honour' crimes
"Murders considered to have been in defence of honour are not considered a "crime" under Syrian law, but an "offence". It carries a maximum penalty of a year's imprisonment, but could be reduced to a month by a judge."
27/10/2007
Tunisia: Interview with Tunisian reformist Lafif Lakhdar on Islam, transnationalism and women's human rights
"European Muslims Should Adopt Universal Values; There is Only One Civilization; The Koranic Verse on Wife-Beating Should Be Abrogated; Domestic violence and FGM are Violations of Human Rights."