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January 15, 2012

Muslim mother breaks down after quizzed in Canadian court on complicity in “honor” killings of 3 daughters

A Muslim mother broke down in court as she was quizzed on Canadian court over her complicity in […]
January 9, 2012

In Egypt, Islamists now look set to wield major influence over the shape of a new constitution, worrying women’s rights advocates

As in the first two phases of the parliamentary elections, Islamist forces have achieved a sweeping victory, winning […]
January 9, 2012

In Canada, Shafia “honor” killing trial resumes

As the trial into an alleged honour killing resumes, it remains to be seen if the accused – […]
January 9, 2012

Baby must be adopted to prevent honour killing, British Court of Appeals rules

A baby at risk of becoming the victim of an ”honour killing” because she was born as the […]
January 9, 2012

In Canada, mother arrested in ‘honor’ killing of daughter in India

A Canadian mother and her brother have been arrested in what authorities say was the 2000 honor killing […]
January 9, 2012

Campaign to eliminate FGM gains momentum in Gambia

The Gambia Committee on Traditional Practices affecting the health of Women and Children (GAMCOTRAP) has recently completed a […]
January 9, 2012

Many FGM Practices Hidden in Pakistan

Despite the fact that Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in Pakistan is considered to be wiped out, victims, religious […]
January 9, 2012

Egypt Islamists seen winning near two-thirds of seats

The Muslim Brotherhood said on Saturday it had won at least 41 percent of the seats in Egypt’s […]
January 9, 2012

Egypt’s Islamists Raise Alarms Over Western Freedoms

As Egypt holds the second phase of post-revolution elections, some in the West are alarmed by the front-running […]
January 9, 2012

Activists fear converging interests of military, Islamists as Egypt holds last election round

In Egypt, secular activists grow increasingly worried over the possibility of an alliance between the powerful Muslim Brotherhood […]
January 9, 2012

Egypt’s Islamists could soon challenge generals

The dominant showing by the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party in Egypt’s first post-revolution elections puts the […]
December 31, 2011

In a display of brute strength by Egyptian Islamists, a Christian student accused of posting a drawing of Muhammad on Facebook has been arrested by Egyptian authorities

Egyptian authorities have detained a Coptic Christian student accused of posting a drawing of Islam’s prophet on Facebook […]
December 31, 2011

In Pakistan, low awareness of hidden FGM practices impedes efforts to stamp out the barbaric practice

In Pakistan, there is low awareness of hidden FGM practices, impeding efforts to stamp out the barbaric practice. […]
December 31, 2011

Shafia ‘honor’ killings raise questions in Canada

The ‘honor’ killing of the Shafia daughters has brought the issue of ‘honor’ violence to the forefront of […]
December 30, 2011

In Egypt, Islamists emerge from elections as the country’s leading political force, deeply worrying women’s rights advocates.

In Egypt, Islamists emerge from elections as the country’s leading political force, deeply worrying women’s rights advocates. Via:[http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/363239ba-308b-11e1-9436-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1i4mMpKCY]