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Irish Women Challenge Abortion Ban in European Human Rights Court
The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg is currently considering the admissibility of a legal challenge by Irish women, who claim their rights were denied when they were forced to terminate their pregnancies outside Ireland.
Read more...Syria Increases Penalty for Honour Killings
In the midst of the controversy taking place in Damascus over the amendment of the Personal Status Law – something that has yet to be resolved – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad issued a decree to repeal one of the Articles of the Penal Code pertaining to honour killings, replacing this with an Article that confers a more severe sentence on those convicted of committing this crime.
Read more...France: 'Where Is the Burqa They Want to Ban?'
There was not a burqa in sight. On the bustling streets around Boulevard de Belleville, in one of the most diverse neighbourhoods here, women wore a variety of clothing, including summer dresses, jeans, chadors, headscarves and traditional African dress, but no burqas.
Read more...Nobel Laureates to Ban Ki-moon: Appoint Special Envoy to Iran
A group of Nobel Peace Laureates today sent an urgent letter to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon asking him to do everything in his power to “halt” the grave human rights violations in Iran and secure the release of all political prisoners.
Read more...Mozambique: Assembly Passes Bill Against Domestic Violence
The Mozambican parliament, the Assembly of the Republic, on Monday passed the first reading of a bill on domestic violence against women, severely increasing the penalties for such violence.
Read more...USA: Is Barack Obama a “Fierce Advocate” for Gays or Just Pragmatist-in-Chief?
The Obama Administration has gone from indifference to actively promoting religious opposition to the civil rights of gay Americans, comparing same-sex marriage to incest and pedophilia.
Read more...Philippines: The RH bill - Ending Manila City's war on women
An estimated 50 to 60 deliveries occur daily at a government hospital in Manila, forcing staff to discharge new mothers as early as 12 to 24 hours after birth.
Read more...Women & gender South Africa: Media can promote women in sport
The media flurry surrounding the Confederation Cup over the past few weeks was a small demonstration of what’s in store for Southern Africa next year when South Africa hosts World Cup 2010.
Read more...USA: Mennonites protest church exclusion of gays
In a quiet act of defiance, gay and lesbian Mennonites dressed in bright pink gathered outside the church's official convention in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday and criticized its leaders for trying to push them out.
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