Source: The New York Times
With his 5 wives, 55 children and 80 grandchildren, 400 sheep, 1,200 acres of land and a small army of servants, Aga Mehmet Arslan would seem an unlikely defender of monogamy.
Source: telegraph.co.uk
This is sad, so many unborn children killed. Synopsis from the article: Department of Health statistics reveal that abortions in England and Wales rose by more than 700 in 2005, from 185,713 in 2004 to 186,416.
Source: MWC News
"1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men in the United States are subjected to sexual abuse by the time they reach puberty" ... "capitalist imperative" ... "do on a global scale ... replicate in the family"... "national epidemic".
Source: Medline Plus
3,400 US women surveyed for domestic and intimate partner (IP) violence: 5-13% (domestic violence for more than 20 years), 15% (IP violence in previous 5 years), 8% ( IP violence in past year); "epidemic".
Source: commondreams.org
Why, we're on the side of bidness, of course.
Source: Washington Post
Aisha al-Rushaid -- one of 32 women making history by running in Kuwait's June 29 elections -- vows to pursue her quest for a seat in parliament by taking part in the first general election since the U.S.-allied Gulf Arab oil producer granted female suffrage in 2005.
Source: The Nation
"These days, being a Muslim woman means being saddled with what can only be referred to as the "burden of pity." The feelings of compassion that we Muslim women seem to inspire emanate from very distinct and radically opposed currents: religious extremists of our own faith, and e …
Source: today.reuters.com
The South Dakota Campaign for Healthy Families filed a petition on Tuesday which, if successful, would stay the newly adopted state-wide abortion ban until the public could vote on it in November.
Source: mg.co.za
Abortion is prohibited in most African countries, except in cases where the mother's life is in danger -- something that may have to be confirmed by more than one doctor.
Source: service.spiegel.de
In the past four months, six Muslim women living in Berlin have been brutally murdered by family members. Their crime? Trying to break free and live Western lifestyles. Within their communities, the killers are revered as heroes for preserving their family dignity.
Source: shoutwire.com
In Iran an 18-year-old named Nazanin is sentenced to be put to death by hanging. Her crime? Defending herself and her 16-year-old niece from being raped by three men
Source: Wall Street Journal
Ms. Hirsi Ali could take the threats against her own life. But she could no longer take being abandoned by the Dutch simply for fighting for the values they taught her but now lack the courage to defend.
Source: msnbc.msn.com
Source: alertnet.org
A survey in Tanzania shows that many women believe that the cultural practice of paying for a bride encourages household abuse.
Source: commentisfree.guardian.co.uk
In the 'new Iraq' beloved of Bush and Blair, women can be arrested just for complaining...
Source: iht.com
The bill would prohibit either sex from making up more than 60 percent of the candidates from any political party wishing to participate in national or local elections.
Source: nhregister.com
"a short ride to get to another hospital" That is right. If you get raped in the Connecticut area and want access to contraceptives, Senator Liberman would rather you just drive around until you find one that will not be bothered by you upsetting their religious convictions.
Source: nytimes.com
Today there are about 33 million widows in India, according to the 2001 census. Many in the rural areas are still treated like the outcasts, as portrayed in Deepa Mehta's film "Water".
Source: news.scotsman.com
Living a nightmare: It's happening under our nose.
Source: National Geographic News
The design of most modern sportswear puts many Muslim women athletes in a curious bind: adhere to their faith and have their motions hampered or compromise their beliefs in the name of athletic performance?
Source: news.bbc.co.uk
Iran's religious right is voicing growing opposition to a decision to let women to watch football matches for the first time since the 1979 revolution.
Source: signandsight.com
Necla Kelek has shaken up Germany with her unmitigated critique of its immigrant Turkish community. She writes of forced marriages, imported brides and widespread domestic violence.
Source: metimes.com
No clever remarks for this one:
Source: oneworld.net
In India the fairer sex is also the more fervent. Another strong link between egalitarian politics and development, and a very good article (watch out, the following summary may spoil the experience, if you choose to read the entire article):
Source: The Christian Science Monitor
A roomful of Iraqis and Americans talk about their country: "At times it's all shouts, dismissals, and walking out....Then a voice of reason rises above the din."