UK: Woman Kiana Firouz Seeks Asylum in UK, Fears Death in Iran
Media and human rights blogs are reporting on the case of Kiana Firouz, an Iran lesbian actress seeking asylum in the United Kingdom. Ms. Firouz…
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Policy Against Terrorism Begins with Human Rights
Today, at the White House, supporters of R.E.A.L. will be asking U.S. President Obama and Afghanistan President Karzai to reconsider the planned discussions on “reintegration”…
Women Leaders Press U.S. Secretary of State on Iran Women’s Rights Commission
For Immediate Release Contact: Manda Zand Ervin, Alliance of Iranian Women (703) 447-3888 or (410) 531-6198 Victoria Toensing, (202) 289-7701 Beth Gilinsky, Women United: Code…
Buffalo: Pretrial Activity in Muzzammil Hassan Beheading of Wife Aasiya Zubair Hassan
WIVB reports on pretrial activity in the case of “Mo” Hassan beheaded his wife Aasiya Zubair Hassan, in what has been called an “honor killing,”…
Saudi Arabia: Canadian Trapped in Saudi Arabia — Nazia Quazi says “honor killing” threat
Saudi Arabia: Canadian Trapped in Saudi Arabia — Nazia Quazi — Epoch Times reports “the most frightening thing of all, says Quazi, are her father’s…
Nigeria: Senate may ‘bury’ Ahmed Sani Yerima, matter — marrying 13 year old Egyptian girl
Nigeria: Senate may ‘bury’ Ahmed Sani Yerima, matter — marrying 13 year old Egyptian girl — NEXT reports: “The Senate, on Wednesday, officially received petitions…
Pakistan: Police in Baluchistan arrest 90 suspects, militants threw acid at 3 girls — kill female professor
Pakistan: Police in Baluchistan arrest 90 suspects, militants threw acid at 3 girls — kill female professor
Women’s rights activists slam Iran’s bid to join UN commission
— Women’s rights activists slam Iran’s bid to join UN commission — Iran selected to the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women — U.S….
Pakistan: A Christian housemaid tortured by Pakistan Air Force Police
Pakistan: A Christian housemaid tortured by Pakistan Air Force Police
Pakistan: ‘Hindu girl forced to convert to Islam’
Pakistan: ‘Hindu girl forced to convert to Islam’ — ExpressIndia and Agencies report: “A Hindu girl from Punjab province was kidnapped and forced to convert…