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Romance novellas by women challenge tradition
News, Associated Press, Published on 19/08/2016
» Nestled among vegetables, plastic kettles and hand-dyed fabric in market stalls are the signs of a feminist revolution: Piles of poorly printed books by women that advocate forcefully against conservative Muslim traditions such as child marriage and quick divorce.
Islamic State tightens grip on women held as sex slaves
News, Associated Press, Published on 07/07/2016
» The posting in Arabic is chilling. A girl for sale: "Virgin. Beautiful. 12 years old.... Her price has reached $12,500 [440,000 baht] and she will be sold soon.''
Show of frustration at Egypt's courts
News, Associated Press, Published on 02/06/2016
» Egyptian activist Sanaa Seif decided she had had enough of Egypt's justice system.