August 17, 2011

A 14-year-old girl in Western Uganda faced severe abuse by her father for converting from Islam to Christianity

A 14-year-old girl in western Uganda is still unable to walk 10 months after her father tortured her […]

August 17, 2011

New report on violence against women in Turkey sheds light on inadequate enforcement of laws to protect women

Human Rights Watch has released a new report titled “He loves you, he beats you” on the precarious […]

August 15, 2011

Suspected ‘honor’ killing in broad daylight in Berlin shocks German capital

In a suspected ‘honor’ killing in Berlin, a Turkish man in Berlin has shot dead the mother and […]

August 15, 2011

Aruna Papp writes that ‘honor’ killings continue to be a disgrace

Aruna Papp writes that ‘honor’ killings continue to be a disgrace. Via:[http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Papp+Honour+killings+continue+disgrace/5216049/story.html]

August 15, 2011

Pakistani man murders six daughters in ‘honor’ killing

In one of the most shocking cases of ‘honor’ killing in recent memory, a man in Pakistan murdered […]

August 15, 2011

Pakistan’s tribal women face remarkable injustice and ‘honor’ violence

Pakistan’s tribal women face remarkable injustice. Families or tribes then often take justice in their own hands, presiding […]

August 15, 2011

Disturbing new details emerge in Arizona ‘honor’ killing case of Noor Almaleki.

Disturbing new details have emerged in the Arizona ‘honor’ killing of Noor Almaleki. Via:[http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/justice/disturbing-details-emerge-in-honor-killing-case-08062011]

August 12, 2011

More and more Afghan women are breaking with tradition in their male-dominated society, taking jobs and participating in public affairs.

More and more Afghan women are breaking with tradition in their male-dominated society, taking jobs and participating in […]

August 12, 2011

In Austria, a majority supports a burka ban

A vast majority of Austrians want an anti-burka law, according to a new poll. Via:[http://austrianindependent.com/news/Politics/2011-08-08/8665/Seven_in_10_back_burka_ban]

August 12, 2011

Ida Lichter writes that attempts to introduce Sharia family law into Western societies run against the tide of reforms spearheaded by female activists in the Muslim world.

Ida Lichter writes that attempts to introduce Sharia family law into Western societies run against the tide of […]

August 11, 2011

Swedish Supreme Court lets ruling stand in Hogsby ‘honor’ killing case

The Supreme Court of Sweden will not re-open the Hogsby ‘honor’ killing case, the Court announced on Monday. […]

August 11, 2011

Michele Mandel writes that following the “honor” killing of 21-year-old Shaher Bano Shahdady in Canada, the silence is deafening.

Michele Mandel writes that following the “honor” killing of 21-year-old Shaher Bano Shahdady in Canada, the silence is […]

August 11, 2011

A 14-year-old girl in Western Uganda faced severe abuse by her father for converting from Islam to Christianity

New report on violence against women in Turkey sheds light on inadequate enforcement of laws to protect women

Suspected ‘honor’ killing in broad daylight in Berlin shocks German capital

Aruna Papp writes that ‘honor’ killings continue to be a disgrace

Pakistani man murders six daughters in ‘honor’ killing

Pakistan’s tribal women face remarkable injustice and ‘honor’ violence

Disturbing new details emerge in Arizona ‘honor’ killing case of Noor Almaleki.

More and more Afghan women are breaking with tradition in their male-dominated society, taking jobs and participating in public affairs.

In Austria, a majority supports a burka ban

Ida Lichter writes that attempts to introduce Sharia family law into Western societies run against the tide of reforms spearheaded by female activists in the Muslim world.

Swedish Supreme Court lets ruling stand in Hogsby ‘honor’ killing case

Michele Mandel writes that following the “honor” killing of 21-year-old Shaher Bano Shahdady in Canada, the silence is deafening.

On TrustLaw, Danielle Liffman profiles Ayaan Hirsi Ali and the work of the AHA Foundation.

Jonathan Wynne-Jones takes a closer look at Sharia tribunals operating in the UK

South Asian woman in Canada Killed in ‘honor’ killing by her husband after she left him

Bill Hemmer investigates Noor Almaleki’s ‘honor’ killing in Arizona.

Australian news program reports on use of Sharia law in Australia

Study: German courts too lenient in honor killing cases

In Afghanistan, Rage at Young Lovers

Islamist show of force in Egypt’s Tahrir Square angers activists