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2/4/2006
Syria: Women's rights activists face resistance
When Sabah's husband left her in Syria and returned to his native Saudi Arabia, he didn't just leave his teenage daughter without a father. He also left her without a nationality.
31/3/2006
Israel: The right of Arab Bedouin women to adequate housing and accommodation
This article addresses the issue of the violation of the rights of Arab Bedouin women living in the Naqab (Negev) to adequate housing and accommodation.
31/3/2006
Nepal: Nepal women hail divorce ruling
Women's rights activists in Nepal have hailed a Supreme Court's ruling to scrap a law that allowed men to seek divorce if their partner was infertile.
30/3/2006
Malaysia: Trends in Family Law Reform in Muslim Countries
Proceedings and papers from this international consultation took place from 18-20 March 2006, organised by Sisters in Islam.
29/3/2006
Chechnya: Chechnya starts demanding women wear headscarves
The pro-Moscow Chechen government has started to demand that female state workers wear headscarves, women in the turbulent Muslim region have recently reported.
29/3/2006
Syria: Najah appointed Syria's first woman vice-president
Syrian President Bashar Al Assad has appointed former culture minister Najah Al Attar as a Second Vice-President, the official news agency Sana reported. Najah is the first woman to hold such a high position in Syria.
28/3/2006
Turkey: Turkey suggests EU should strengthen anti-defamation laws
WLUML is very concerned about reports of attempts by the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) to influence and control bodies such as the EU and UN.
27/3/2006
Saudi Arabia: Arab women can power peace, progress
Politicians have failed to bring about peace in many parts of the world. The Arab world in particular has suffered the most. There are many reasons behind the failed diplomacy. One of them is the absence of women in negotiations for peace.
27/3/2006
Pakistan: Quake aid gives radical Islam a stage
Militant groups have become a vital part of Pakistan's quake relief, raising concerns that extremism will spread.
26/3/2006
Iraq: Iraqi women under siege
This report tries to tackle some of the myths, misconceptions and even outright lies about Iraqi women’s roles and rights.