Turkish Women Blow Whistle on Rights Crackdown
Renewed debate over abortion rights in Turkey has women wondering whether gender equality is being left behind as the country seeks to position itself as a model for the Middle East.
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Arab Men’s Masculinity, Fatherhood in Flux
Men’s reproduction, fatherhood and manhood are shifting in the Middle Eastern region, says Marcia C. Inhorn in the book “The New Arab Man: Emergent Masculinities, Technologies, and Islam in the Middle East.” In this excerpt she shares Hamza’s story.
Muslim Comics Say Getting Laughs Harder in U.S.
The Middle East might be more restrictive for women in some ways, but two notable Muslim female comics–Eman El-Husseini and Maysoon Zayid–find it easier to work there than in the United States. One exception: Saudi Arabia.
Lebanon Protesters Take Aim at Family Law System
In the third and latest major demonstration in Lebanon, protesters of the sectarian or “confessional” system took special aim at religious family laws that prevent civil marriages and discriminate against women in various ways.
Journalist’s Tweets Give Voice to Libya Uprisings
Sarah Abdurrahman, a 27-year-old U.S. radio producer, started a Twitter feed based on local contacts in Libya. In the early days of the uprising, when foreign media was mainly absent, it provided a crucial stream of communication.
Int’l Women’s Day Rallies; One Ends in Bloodshed
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International Women’s Day March 8 inspired rallies and protests across the globe. Here are just a few:
Zimbabwe Discourages Interest in Arab Uprisings
In Zimbabwe 45 people–including 11 women–were held in prison for over two weeks for gathering at a political meeting to watch news clips of the uprisings in North Africa. On Monday the group facing treason charges was narrowed to six.
Nepal OKs Abortion; Ongoing War on Women’s Health
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While attacks on women’s choice continue in Congress, there have been steps taken to improve women’s health and ensure reproductive rights not only in New York City, but also in Nepal.
Obama Rejects DOMA; Attack on Choice Continues
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Logan Attack Doesn’t Brand the Entire Middle East
A ghastly sex assault in Cairo should not boil down to the idea that the “Middle East remains dangerous for women,” writes WeNews editor Corinna Barnard. Women everywhere face sex-assault danger and reporters run constant risk.
