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8/3/2004
8th March celebrations around the world
Marking International Women's Day.
5/3/2004
UK: Revealed - the child brides who are forced to marry in Britain
Amelia Hill explores the scandal of ceremonies that lead to marital rape and slavery for girls as young as 12.
4/3/2004
Uganda: A Price Above Rubies
”We are going to shout about bride price across Africa and we are going to say 'no' to the sale of women,” exclaimed Atuki Turner to a crowded hall at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda.
3/3/2004
UK: The Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003
The purpose of this Circular is to provide guidance to those working in the criminal justice system on its provisions.
3/3/2004
Turkey: Turkey condemns 'honour killings'
Muslim clerics in Turkey are to deliver sermons upholding women's rights and condemning so-called "honour killings."
3/3/2004
UPDATE: Iraq: Protect Iraqi Women's Rights in Family Laws
 
In January 2004, WLUML urged you to join Iraqi women's efforts and take action to oppose the Iraqi Governing Council's (IGC) 'Resolution 137' dated 29 December 2003 that proposed the introduction of Sharia law in personal status matters and to cancel all laws which are incompatible with this decision. It was reported on 27th February 2004, that the IGC has cancelled resolution 137.
2/3/2004
Kenya: Mini-skirt 'ban' worries Kenyans
Anxiety has gripped women in Kenya's port city Mombasa after leaflets hit the streets telling them not to wear mini-skirts or other revealing clothes.
1/3/2004
Statement from Canadian Voice of Women for Peace to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
On the theme of women's equal participation in conflict prevention, management and conflict resolution and in post-conflict peace-building.
1/3/2004
Iraq: Iraqis agree draft constitution
A temporary constitution for Iraq has finally been agreed after days of talks by the country's interim leaders.
26/2/2004
Morocco: Morocco Adopts Landmark Family Law Supporting Women’s Equality
The government of Morocco has adopted a new landmark Family Law supporting women’s equality and granting them new rights in marriage and divorce.