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12/11/2004
Thailand: Let peace and justice reign in Southern Thailand
Justice for all the Victims of the October 25 Tragedy now!
12/11/2004
Egypt: Advances in Women's Rights
A new family court system recently set up across Egypt will lead to a huge improvement in women's legal rights, advocates say.
11/11/2004
Iran: Nine with links to reformist sites freed but seven cyberjournalists still in prison
The Iranian authorities have arrested around 20 people since September 2004, all suspected of contributing to news websites.
11/11/2004
Iran: Call for the unconditional release of Mahboobeh Abbasgholizadeh
10/11/2004
International: Religion, identity and democracy
Most of the countries of the world are now becoming multi-religious thanks to faster means of transportation and employment opportunities in western countries and oil rich Middle Eastern countries.
10/11/2004
Nigeria: Hajara Ibrahim gets justice
Hajara Ibrahim, who was sentenced to death by stoning by the Lere Sharia court in Bauchi for getting pregnant out of wedlock was acquitted and discharged on November 10, 2004 after the Dass Upper Sharia Court delivered its judgement.
9/11/2004
International: Act of Faith: A Film on Gays and Islam by Matthew Hays
Documentary filmmakers have long wrestled with the need to obscure the identities of gays and lesbians in their work, to avoid unpleasant consequences like job loss or a falling out with family.
9/11/2004
Africa: 16 days of activism campaign
The theme for this year’s campaign is, “ For the Health of Women, For the Health of the World: No more Violence”.
8/11/2004
Pakistan: Thinking aloud - politics, elections and God by Razi Azmi
Religion and politics make for a very lethal combination, not just for others but also for the very society in which this occurs.
8/11/2004
Iran: Mahboubeh Abbasgholizadeh, the editor of Ferzaneh, has been arrested
Mahboubeh Gholizadeh held indefinitely, under undisclosed charges and her whereabouts still unknown.