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22/9/2006
Russia: Censorship and self-alienation in Russia
In 2005, an ostensibly marginal show of conceptual art installations called Caution, Religion! in the Sakharov Centre for Human Rights led to charges of, "inciting religious hatred and offending the feelings of religious believers."
21/9/2006
Malaysia: Increasing religiosity in Malaysia causes a stir
A recent survey caused a stir by revealing how Malaysian Malays rate the importance of religion in their lives. Over 70 per cent of 1,000 Malays surveyed nationwide said they viewed themselves as Muslims first, Malaysians second, and Malays third.
20/9/2006
Canada: WLUML dress codes exhbition in Calgary from 13-29 September
Please join us for a reception for the WLUML exhibition "Dress codes & modes - women’s dress in some Muslim countries and communities," on 28 September, 5.30-7.30pm in the EVDS Gallery of the University of Calgary.
18/9/2006
International: Is 'progressive' Islam possible? by Asghar Ali Engineer
Many people talk about progressive Islam. Is progressive Islam possible? Many are sceptical. But some maintain Islam need not be preceded with any attribute like ‘progressive’. Islam itself contains the attribute ie it is inherently possible.
18/9/2006
Pakistan: Women's protection Bill a farce
The latest compromise made by the government with respect to amendments in the Hudood laws is nothing more than a joke.
17/9/2006
Malaysia: Headscarves and Muslim identity
Headscarves can elicit many questions. Shazeera Ahmad Zawawi, a 27-year-old female Malaysian Muslim, fields them all the time.
17/9/2006
Somalia: Somali women gave crucial support for Islamic militias
This article outlines how gender-based violence galvanized warlords' foes.
15/9/2006
USA: American women assert rights in Islamic marriage contracts
The young Muslim couple chose a path advocated by Islamic scholars concerned about women's rights: drawing up a Muslim marriage contract that takes into account modern needs.
14/9/2006
International: Fighting the good fight for women's rights
A broadcast featuring partners of the Women's Learning Partnership, talking about the international launch of the campaign on Arab women's right to nationality.
13/9/2006
Kenya: Over 250 girls rescued from early marriage
More than 250 girls in Malindi District have been rescued from forced marriage and sent back to school this year.