A Universal Doctrine of Women’s Rights
A Universal Doctrine of Women’s Rights – by Phyllis Chesler and NOW’s Marcia Pappas “It is time for feminists, both women and men, of all…
March 2009
Making Human Rights A Priority
Join our commitment to be responsible for the inalienable human rights of equality and liberty and defy the forces of totalitarianism and supremacism. Responsible for…
The dirty secret of Turkey’s honour killings
Turkey: Eyes gouged out, tongue cut off, remains in a bag. The dirty secret of Turkey’s honour killings — “There’s a local saying where she’s…
India: Arrests in “honor killing” murder of 16 year old Muslim girl
(India) Arrests in “honor killing” murder of 16 year old Muslim girl — “They have confirmed the claims of other accused Asim and Arif that…
Canada: reports of racist growth in Alberta
March 25, 2009: (Canada) Alberta worries about becoming racist haven March 24, 2009: (Canada) Organizers of Alberta white supremacist march from out of province —…
India: Villagers burn 16-year old Muslim girl alive in ‘honour killing’
— for having relationship with a boy… News report — “Four residents of her village in Ghaziabad, north India, allegedly set the 16-year-old Muslim girl…
Turkey: Poll – Over a Quarter Support “Honor Killings”
(Turkey) Today’s Zaman: “Media help escalate honor killings, study reveals” — Turkish parents blame the “media” for “honor killings,” claim stories are not “impartial” —…
Gender Apartheid- – Not Our Agenda. Part One
Gender Apartheid- – Not Our Agenda. Part One — by Phyllis Chesler and NY NOW’s Marcia Pappas — “The issue of Islamic/Islamist gender apartheid is…
Saudi “religious police” drag woman by hair out of shelter
March 23, 2009: Saudis awaiting change from religious police — “Visitors to a women’s job training center heard terrified screams — and rushed to see…
Alabama bares scars of the civil-rights era
– monuments inspire courage to face new challenges — Yvonne Williams: “We just have to keep fighting. That’s what I tell them. That’s what America’s…