Violence against women

Bangladesh: Eradicate violence and harassment against women

Simi Banu, a young and talented artist of Narayangonj Fine Arts Institute, committed suicide at her residence in Khilgaon thana, Dhaka on December 23.

Bangladesh: Eradicate violence and harassment against women

Simi Banu, a young and talented artist of Narayangonj Fine Arts Institute, committed suicide at her residence in Khilgaon thana, Dhaka on December 23.

Bangladesh: Eradicate violence and harassment against women

Don't Let Them Get Away With Murder (Booklet on criminal procedures)

A booklet which aims to break the cycle of impunity in cases of honour killings by clarifying common misconceptions about the law and by providing information on some basic aspects of the law and the operation of the legal machinery in Pakistan as it relates to murder.

Occasional Paper 12: Roundtable on Strategies to Address 'Crimes of Honour' summary report

A Roundtable on Strategies to Address ‘Honour Crimes’ was held in London from 12-13 November 1999. It was jointly organised by the Centre for Islamic and Middle Eastern Law (CIMEL) at the School of Oriental and African Studies at London University and by INTERIGHTS, the International Centre for the Legal Protection of Human Rights, under the auspices of the CIMEL/INTERIGHTS ‘Honour Crimes’ Project.

Worldwide: RAINBO launches Amanitare website

The Research, Action and Information Network for the Bodily Integrity of Women launches a new www site for the initiative AMANITARE, the African partnership for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Women and Girls.

Iran: Executions continue

Maryam Ayoobi - stoned to death.

Vatican: Un appel a la responsabilisation

Demandez au Vatican de se lever en défense des femmes.

Vatican: Un appel a la responsabilisation

Resources on female genital mutilation

Bibliography, Audiovisuals & Organisations/Campaigns.