Middle East news
UN Resolution on Iran's Human Rights Violations
Nov 2010: The Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly’s strong approval of a draft resolution, condemning Iran for grave human right violations....
Highlighting Sex Trafficking in Israel
Nov 2010: In a shopping center in Tel Aviv, women standing in a window display tagged with price tickets were being offered for sale. Each woman's price tag detailed her age, weight, height, dimensions and country of origin... like a piece of clothing.
The Blogs of Navid Mohebbi
''I am hoping for a world without violence and humiliation.... I wish a society without violence, oppression and without gender-specific violence."
Iran: Shiva Nazar Ahari - Political Prisoner
September 2010: Shiva (a journalist) was convicted of plotting against the state, among other charges. She has been jailed for 6 years Her lawyer said she has to pay a $400 fine as an alternative punishment to 74 lashes....
Sarah Shourd bail is like Iran ransom demand
Sept 2010: UK Times - “It looks more like a ransom than bail,” said Chris Crowstaff, founder of Safe World for Women, a UK-based group that has been campaigning for Ms Shourd's release...."
Mona Seif and the Egyptian Revolution - Full interview
12th Feb 2011 - Chris Crowstaff spoke to Mona Seif, who was at the heart of the Egyptian revolution: "Women have been part of this movement and they are going to be part of what comes next..."
IRAQ - The Road to Gendercide
"The start of the Gendercide against Iraqi women was demonstrated through the mass murder of over one million children, who lost their lives as a result of the UN imposed Sanctions."
Courageous Women of Iran
An insight into the brave women in Iran who decided to challenge the unjust laws which meant that they were treated as 'Half a Man'. Interviews with the women involved. Excellent 3 part Irish Television documentary and background information.