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Lebanese man arrested for sister’s ‘honor killing’
Lebanese man arrested for sister’s ‘honor killing’ — in Hakr al-Daheri – AFP: “‘The 24-year-old victim was single and apparently had a boyfriend,’ the security official told AFP. ‘(Her brother) admitted shooting her twice
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Pakistan: Report of Attack on Christian Family to Get Withdrawl of Rape Cape — Muneeran Bibi
Pakistan Christian Post reports: — “Mr. Ezra Shujaat advocate have filed a Writ Petition in High Court to lodge First Information Report FIR against Muslim attackers on a Christian Family when police denied to register
Honor killings on the rise in Palestinian territories – over 13 killed since beginning of 2010
Honor killings on the rise in Palestinian territories – Palestinian Note: “More than 13 women have died in “honor killings” since the start of 2010,
Pakistan: Reports of Christian Girl Burnt Alive After Rape
Pakistani Christian girl burnt alive after rape by Muslim employer — Kiran George Pakistan Christian Post reports: — “A Christian girl working as housemaid was raped by son her Muslim employer and on her threats
Canada: Muslim child brides on rise
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.
India: “Islamic clerics oppose women’s reservation”
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
Report on Noor Almaleki trial — and background from co-workers
Report on Noor Almaleki trial — and background from co-workers
In Egypt and Saudi Arabia, Conflict Escalates over Child Bride Marriages
In Egypt and Saudi Arabia, Conflict Escalates over Child Bride Marriages
Gaza women denied inheritance rights
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
UK: Muslim Woman Politician Gets Death Threats from Other Muslims Over Dress
UK’s Daily Express reports on death threats against British Muslim politician Shiria Khatun from members of the Muslim and Bangladesh community that have been harassing her, and threatening her children, if Shiria Khatun does not adopt a more “conservative” dress. No Comments • Read this story »
DC: Women’s Day Public Awareness Event – Georgetown
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
Buffalo “Honor Killing” Beheading Trial: Muzzammil Hassan Plans “Psychiatric Defense,” September Trial
Buffalo area media report on the trial preparations of Muzzammil Hassan who beheaded his wife Aasiya in February 2009, in what many believe to be an “honor killing.” Attorneys for Muzzammil Hassan are now planning a “psychiatric defense” for the former owner of Bridges TV. His
Stoning of Soraya M. Film to Be Released on DVD – March 9, 2010 – “They Cannot Get Away With This”
The film that captures the story about the brutal stoning in Iran, symptomatic of the religious supremacist views against
Saudi Arabia: Unchaperoned Saudi woman to get 300 lashes
Saudi Arabia: Unchaperoned Saudi woman to get 300 lashes – AFP reports: “A Saudi woman’s to get 300 lashings and 18 months’ prison for filing complaints against court officials
Report: Women still target of discriminatory laws
Report: Women still target of discriminatory laws — AP: “Five years after a U.N. conference called for the revocation of laws that discriminate on the basis of gender, a new report released Friday highlights
UK: Remember Du’a public seminar in London — Stoning Death in Front of 2000 Men
Remember Du’a public seminar in London – “On the 7th of April 2007 Du’a Khalil Aswad was brutally stoned to death in front of 2000 men, the killers included her uncle and some
UN: Thousands of honor killings each year
UN: Thousands of honor killings each year – AFP: “Some 5,000 women are murdered in honour killings every year, the UN’s top human rights official said Thursday, calling it an ‘extreme
Malaysia: Ex-PM’s daughter slams Malaysian daily for killing caning column
Malaysia: Ex-PM’s daughter slams Malaysian daily for killing caning column