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15/8/2007
Canada: National Council of Women of Canada - Position statement on polygamy
The National Council of Women of Canada (NCWC) responds to the issue of polygamy
15/8/2007
UPDATE: Pakistan: Teenage girl abducted, raped and disrobed
15/8/2007
UPDATE: Pakistan: Teenage girl abducted, raped and disrobed
15/8/2007
UPDATE: Pakistan: Teenage girl abducted, raped and disrobed
14/8/2007
South Africa: Deputy health minister fired for 'doing her job' and addressing HIV/AIDS
South African deputy health minister, Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge, told a media briefing in Cape Town on Friday that President Thabo Mbeki sacked her for "just doing my job."
14/8/2007
Germany: The limits of multiculturalism: Muslims in Germany
Mark Terkessidis questions why, "While we are diligently debating the matter of 'the Muslims,' a whole series of structural problems are completely hidden from view – and the legal and economic situation of immigrants is of practically no concern."
13/8/2007
Pakistan: Nurses in Nawabshah report sexual abuse
Nursing students of the Nawabshah Medical College Hospital (NMCH) have sought legal action against a doctor and paramedical staff for criminal assault.
13/8/2007
Sudan: Statement by the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Sudan
The Special Rapporteur of the UN Human Right Council on the situation of human rights in the Sudan, Sima Samar, issued the following statement following her fourth visit to the country from 25 July to 2 August, 2007.
13/8/2007
International: 'Women in Black' will hold their 14th International Encounter in Valencia, Spain (16-20 August 2007)
Women in Black is an international network of feminist, antimilitarist women who work for peace, are against war, denounce violence - specifically against women - and promote feminine participation in the resolution of conflicts and in peace negotiations.
13/8/2007
India: Chastity belts a common practice in Rajasthan
A Statement by the Asian Human Rights Commission.