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Subjugation of women threatens US security: Hillary Clinton

R.E.A.L. Organization — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:01:59 +0000

Subjugation of women threatens US security: Hillary Clinton

Nigeria/Italy: Former sex slave tells story of ‘trip of no return’

R.E.A.L. Organization — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:02:24 +0000

Nigeria/Italy: Former sex slave tells story of ‘trip of no return’

Canada: Muslim child brides on rise

R.E.A.L. Organization — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:34:21 +0000

Canada: Muslim child brides on rise
– Toronto Sun: “Top immigration officials in Canada and Pakistan say all they can do is reject the sponsorships of husbands trying to bring their child-brides to Canada. The men have to reapply when the bride turns 16. The marriages are permitted under Sharia Law.”

India: “Islamic clerics oppose women’s reservation”

R.E.A.L. Organization — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:32:20 +0000

India: “Islamic clerics oppose women’s reservation”
– IANS: “Maulana Saeed-ur Rehman, principal of the Lucknow-based internationally renowned Nadwat-ul-Ulema seminary, told IANS: ‘It was un-Islamic for any Muslim woman to contest an election in a secular nation.’”

Washington DC: International Women’s Day Awareness — March 6, 2010

R.E.A.L. Organization — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:13:20 +0000

Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) held a public awareness street corner event in Washington DC’s Georgetown on Saturday March 6 from 4 to 6 PM regarding women’s human rights, in recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8. Our effort was in coordination with GabkulFoundation.org and United4Equality (pro-E.R.A. group). The event was held on the corner in front of the PNC Bank at 1201 Wisconsin Avenue, on the corner of Wisconsin and M Streets NW.

Join our sisters in support of:

– Educate Others on the Continuing Plight of “Honor Killings,” Stonings, and Religious Supremacist Hate and Violence against Women!
– DVD of “The Stoning of Soraya M” on March 9!
– Find Out More at RealCourage.org

– Call for an End to Rape as Weapon of War and Violence against Women!
– Over 1,000 women raped per month in the Congo – destroying families!
– Help now at GabkulFoundation.org

– Demand Constitutional Equality for all American Women in the United States!
– Call for Your Legislators and State Govt to Support the Equal Rights Amendment (E.R.A.)!
– See ERA NOW Web Site at http://bit.ly/eranow

Share our flier with others!

We addressed challenges to women’s rights issues around the world, including violence and hate against women in the United States and the world, the crimes against women in the Congo, the Equal Rights Amendment (E.R.A.) still not ratified in the United States to ensure Constitutional equality for women in America, religious supremacist oppression of women around the world, honor killings and stonings of women, and Communist oppression of women in China.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Photos from March 6 Event in Georgetown

Stoning of Soraya M. Film to Be Released on DVD – March 9, 2010 – “They Cannot Get Away With This”

R.E.A.L. Organization — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:51:50 +0000

The film that captures the story about the brutal stoning in Iran, symptomatic of the religious supremacist views against women, is scheduled to be released on DVD on March 9, 2010 – “I want you to take my words with you”

“THE WORLD MUST KNOW – THEY CANNOT GET AWAY WITH THIS”

Video Trailer Link

R.E.A.L. Postings on “The Stoning of Soraya M.”

DC: Theater Packed for Premiere of Film “The Stoning of Soraya M.”

Film set in Iran examines death by stoning — “The Stoning of Soraya M.”

Live Interview with the Director of The Stoning of Soraya M.

DC: Women Speak Out on “Soraya M.” Film, Oppression of Women by Islamic Supremacists

U.S. Theater List for Film “The Stoning of Soraya M.”

June 26 — DC Area Theaters Showing “The Stoning of Soraya M.”

Film “The Stoning of Soraya M.” to Premier June 20 in Los Angeles

May 17, 2009 — R.E.A.L. Challenges Islamic Supremacism and Its “War on Women”

“The Stoning of Soraya M” — Theater Listing for June 26 Premiere

Stephen McEveety produces “Stoning of Soraya M.”

The Most Graphic Symbol of Ideological Misogynist Hate Against Women

DC: Enough Project- RAISE Hope for Congo Campaign

R.E.A.L. Organization — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:24:44 +0000

DC: Enough Project- RAISE Hope for Congo Campaign

On March 8, we will recognize the efforts and lives of women worldwide – both their triumphs and the issues they continue to face.

As part of Women for Women International’s “Join Me on the Bridge” project, which strives to unite societies and people in peace across the world, the RAISE Hope for Congo Campaign will be hosting a midday march for peace across the Arlington Memorial Bridge in Washington, DC.

We will march in solidarity with women from around the world, and in particular, with women from Rwanda and Congo who will also join together in peace on a bridge between their countries to demand an end to war and to demonstrate that women can build the bridges to peace and development.

The walk will be followed by short presentations by leading Congo experts and women’s empowerment advocates.

Speakers:

Sylvie Maunga Mbanga, Congolese human rights lawyer

Jimmie Briggs, Executive Director, Man Up Campaign: Stop Violence Against Women

Candice Knezevic, RAISE Hope for Congo Campaign Manager, ENOUGH Project

Andrée Simon, President and COO, Women for Women International

Seema Jalan, Director of Global Development Policy, Women Thrive Worldwide

Where: We will begin the march at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at the end of Memorial Drive on the Arlington, Virginia side of the bridge (CLICK HERE for a map). The closest metro stop is Arlington Cemetery on the blue line. From there we will walk down Memorial Drive, across the Memorial Bridge, and to the Watergate Steps at the base of the Lincoln Memorial on the Washington, DC side.
Map

When: Meet at the Women in Service Memorial at 12:00pm on March 8, 2010. We will begin the march by 12:30pm. The march and the speakers program should finish by 1:30pm.

March 8, 2010 - International Women's Day - Enough Project and R.E.A.L. on Oppression and Rape of Women in Congo

Gaza women denied inheritance rights

R.E.A.L. Organization — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:58:48 +0000

Gaza women denied inheritance rights
– The Media Line: “Palestinian inheritance law follows Islamic law, which stipulates that women are only entitled to half the inheritance amount given to men.”
– Palestinian Working Woman Society for Development (PWWSD) says “You can say it’s a matter of culture more than religion”

Israel Women’s Network (IWN): “Status of Israeli women improves little over decade”

R.E.A.L. Organization — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:00:26 +0000

Israel Women’s Network (IWN): “Status of Israeli women improves little over decade”

DC: Women’s Day Public Awareness Event – Georgetown

R.E.A.L. Organization — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:00:07 +0000

Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.) plans to hold a public awareness street corner event in Washington DC’s Georgetown on Saturday March 6 from 4 to 6 PM regarding women’s human rights, in recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8. The event will be held on the corner in front of the PNC Bank at 1201 Wisconsin Avenue, on the corner of Wisconsin and M Streets NW.

Join our sisters in support of:

– Call for an End to Rape as Weapon of War and Violence against Women!
– Over 1,000 women raped per month in the Congo – destroying families!
– Help now at GabkulFoundation.org

Share our flier with others!

We will be addressing challenges to women’s rights issues around the world, including violence and hate against women in the United States and the world, the crimes against women in the Congo, the Equal Rights Amendment (E.R.A.) still not ratified in the United States to ensure Constitutional equality for women in America, religious supremacist oppression of women around the world, honor killings and stonings of women, and Communist oppression of women in China.

Washington DC's Georgetown: Corner of Wisconsin and M Streets NW

Logistics for Georgetown Public Awareness Event
– Georgetown Site – 1201 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, DC 20007-3221 – in front of PNC Bank (aka Farmers and Mechanics)
– (Note PNC Bank: closes Saturday at 4:00)
– click on link for “street view”
– Transportation by Car: There is a Colonial Parking Lot at 3222 M St. NW – Shops at Georgetown Park — allow plenty of time for parking, or prepare to be “dropped off” – don’t count on any streetside parking. The lot is essentially half a block away (north) from PNC Bank event location
– Transportation by Subway: Good 15-20 minute walk. Take subway to Foggy Bottom Metro Stop (same stop we used for April 4 Lincoln Memorial rally)

Walking Directions from Foggy Bottom (click for map)

1. Exit station through FOGGY BOTTOM METRO STATION entrance.
2. Walk approx. 1 block N on 23rd St NW.
3. Turn left on Washington Circle NW.
4. Walk approx. 1 block W on Washington Circle NW.
5. Bear left on Pennsylvania Ave NW.
6. Walk approx. 4 blocks NW on Pennsylvania Ave NW.
7. Bear left on M St NW.
8. Walk approx. 3 blocks W on M St NW.