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At the Centre of the Debate on Secularism, Faith, and Gender Equality


Posted by eren on 11 Oct 2012 / 0 Comments
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Last week, Christopher Majka posted an article on rabble.ca in response to Sheema Khan’s piece in the Globe and Mail entitled “Muslim men: Stop blaming women.” At the centre of the debate is: what is the best way to bring gender equality and rights to Muslim women? Is it at all possible? Should it be […]

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Just…Ugh.


Posted by fatemeh on 13 Apr 2011 / 0 Comments
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And speaking of trash bags, here’s a poster for Germany’s International Human Rights ad campaign: The translation reads: “Oppressed women are easily overlooked. Please support us in the fight for their rights.” Outrageous. Thanks to Kawthar for the tip!

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Sacrificing Sakineh: Western Intervention and Iranian Politics


Posted by eren on 10 Jan 2011 / 0 Comments
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Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani is now a high-profile human rights case around the world. The chronology of Ashtiani’s case has been reported by a number of sources, but here’s the basic story: in 2006, Ashtiani was accused of having an illicit relationship with two men after the death of her husband. However, the confession presented by […]

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Free Shadi Sadr, Uphold Women’s Rights


Posted by fatemeh on 21 Jul 2009 / 0 Comments
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This guest post was written by Rochelle Terman. Shadi Sadr, the prominent Iranian lawyer and women’s rights defender, was violently arrested by plainclothes security officials on her way to Friday Prayers on June 17, 2009. Sadr was the latest causality amidst the ongoing crackdown of Iranian civil society following the disputed Iranian election on June […]

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