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25/1/2006
West Africa: Religious leaders denounce FGM
In December 2005, West African religious and traditional leaders met with political officials and affirmed their commitment to eradicating female genital mutilation, saying that to abandon the practice is not to reject traditional or religious values.
24/1/2006
Netherlands: Dutch MPs to decide on burqa ban
The Dutch government will announce over the next few weeks whether it will make it a crime to wear traditional Islamic dress which covers the face apart from the eyes.
23/1/2006
International: EWIC scholars database
A listing of over 3,000 scholars from all over the world and from all disciplines whose work focuses on a wide range of issues (economic, social, political, religious, artistic, etc.) relevant to women in Muslim countries and communities.
22/1/2006
Bangladesh: New publication from Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK)
Human Rights in Bangladesh 2004 offers an analytical overview of the situation of human rights.
21/1/2006
Canada: The perils of polygamy
Polygamy has been a criminal offence in Canada since 1892, around the time the Americans were chasing after Mormons who married two or more partners.
21/1/2006
Canada: Not cut out for polygamy
With Canada scrapping the traditional definition of marriage to allow same-sex marriage, it is understandable that some people are now arguing that it is time to legally recognize polygamy.
20/1/2006
International: Women testify: a planning guide for popular tribunals and hearings
a comprehensive guide to organizing hearings and tribunals is now available as the first online publication of the Center.
19/1/2006
Iraq: Women face enormous obstacles in Iraqi politics
Maha al Douri took a radical stance when she decided to run for a seat in the Iraqi Parliament in December. The 36-year-old candidate on a minor Shiite Muslim slate put her face on campaign posters - and succeeded in raising eyebrows around the country.
18/1/2006
International: Muslims and non-Muslims must unite to defeat the Wahhabi ideology
News organizations report that Osama bin Laden has obtained a religious edict from a misguided Saudi cleric, justifying the use of nuclear weapons against America and the infliction of mass casualties.
17/1/2006
Canada: End polygamy ban, report urges Ottawa
A new study for the federal Justice Department says Canada should get rid of its law banning polygamy and change other legislation to help women and children living in such multiple-spouse relationships.