NOW Report on Violence Against Women in America
NOW report on Violence Against Women in America Violence Against Women in the United States: Statistics Despite the fact that advocacy groups like NOW have…
Women’s Rights Matter
Bangladesh: Women and children bear scars of most acid attacks
— Women speaks of husband: “He’d been violent towards me before [their daughter] Bably was born but it was not until day five, when he…
Pakistan woman asks – is it a crime for her husband to beat her?
Pakistan Woman Asks: “Is it really a punishable crime to beat or scold one’s wife?” http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2009\03\08\story_8-3-2009_pg13_7 — Zardari: “I want to congratulate women of the…
Pakistan – Fear of death stalks women in Swat
Dawn report — AFP report: ‘Every woman fears she will be killed if she comes out of her house.’ “Terrified, locked up at home and…
NY NOW President Stands by Statement on Killings
Local Organizations Say Feminist Group’s Statement Is Damaging March 4, 2009 WKBW Television – Buffalo, NY “Groups including the Network of Religious Communities, Western New…
Save Women Now
Every day, women are under attack by extremism that supports and approves of oppression, mutilation, and murder of women. According to leaders and followers of…
Russia: Chechen President defends”honor killings” – says women deserve to die
AP: “Chechen leader imposes strict brand of Islam” — “The bullnecked president of Chechnya emerged from afternoon prayers at the mosque and with chilling composure…
Buffalo: Possibility of ‘honor killing’ mulled in Orchard Park slaying
Buffalo News City and Region reports: Possibility of ‘honor killing’ mulled in Orchard Park slaying Estranged husband charged with murder By Fred O. Williams NEWS…
Saudi Rape Victim Sentenced to 100 lashes
February 11, 2009: Saudi judge sentences pregnant gang-rape victim to 100 lashes for committing “adultery” — Saudi Gazette reports this as “forced sexual intercourse,” instead…