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2/3/2005
Egypt: Paternity scandal divides Egypt
Following an 'orfy' (a common law marriage in which the state is not involved) women lack legal protection afforded by a registered marriage contract, and also face the anger of society.
2/3/2005
Kyrgyzstan: Religion plays a growing role in Kyrgyzstan's parliamentary election campaign
In many areas of Kyrgyzstan, especially in the South, religion is playing a prominent role in the parliamentary election campaign. The involvement of Islamic and Christian spiritual leaders in politics is an unsettling development for authorities.
2/3/2005
UK: Muslim girl wins appeal over school clothing
A Muslim girl today won her battle to wear traditional "head-to-toe" dress in the classroom after the Court of Appeal ruled her school had acted unlawfully in barring her.
1/3/2005
Malaysia: Malaysia's home-grown Taliban
Is this the future of 'Moderate' Islam in Asia? (Part One) by Farish A. Noor
1/3/2005
UN: US pushes UN on abortion declaration
Ten years after the world's nations pledged to achieve equality for women, a follow-up meeting has become embroiled in controversy over a U.S. demand that its final declaration state that women are not guaranteed the right to abortion.
28/2/2005
Indonesia: Indonesia plans new morality laws
Adulterers, cohabiting unmarried couples and those who kiss in public could all become criminals if a new Indonesian penal code is approved.
28/2/2005
Iran: Capital punishment for sexual relationship
A teenage girl and two young men in Iran have been sentenced to lashes for having sex.
25/2/2005
Kuwait: Women's rights and the meaning of citizenship in Kuwait
Prosperous and possessed of a spirited parliament, Kuwait has prided itself on being a standard setter among the Arab monarchies on the Persian Gulf. With respect to women's rights, however, today Kuwait ranks just above Saudi Arabia.
25/2/2005
India: Gujarat gang rape accused named
A key witness in an alleged multiple murder and gang rape during religious riots in India's Gujarat state has identified 12 of the accused in court.
25/2/2005
Bangladesh: Bangladesh and Islamic militants
Bangladesh's government has recently banned two fringe Islamic political organisations, accusing them of being behind a recent spate of bomb explosions.