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August 28th, 2008

Kenya: Reproductive Rights Bill Sparks Abortion Debate 

a small portrait of this author Juhie Bhatia · 17:14
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sample image for this post A bill proposed by Kenyan women's rights groups, which would make it easier to have an abortion, has re-sparked the debate about legalizing abortion. The procedure is currently illegal in Kenya, unless the pregnant woman's life is in danger. Many religious leaders and politicians in the country have spoken ... 0 comments · »»

August 27th, 2008

Korea: Can a brassiere be a dangerous product? 

a small portrait of this author Hyejin Kim · 13:24
On the 15th of August, the 815 Liberation Day led people to gather together and to have a 100th candlelight vigil. While they marched on the street, some of them were taken to the police station. A scandal emerged when it was discovered that in a police station in Seoul ... 0 comments · »»

August 24th, 2008

Arabeyes: The Olympics, Pride, Equality and Hope 

a small portrait of this author Amira Al Hussaini · 19:26
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Millions around the world were glued to their television screens watching their favourite athletes at this year's Beijing Olympics, which just closed. What did Arab bloggers have to say about the world's premier sporting event and their country teams? Following are a few reactions. 3 comments · »»

August 23rd, 2008

Bahrain: Eyes on Ruqaya Al Ghasra 

a small portrait of this author Amira Al Hussaini · 03:55
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She may have placed sixth in the qualifying heats and her dreams of becoming the first Gulf Arab woman to run in an Olympic final may be dashed, but Bahrain's Golden runner Ruqaya Al Ghasra has sure created a stir online. A rough start meant that Ghasra, who was Bahrain's flag bearer at the opening ceremony, was eliminated from the women's 200 metres race - but for tens of thousands of Arab and Muslim women - and men - out there, running her heart out fully covered has brought her more than just gold medals. 4 comments · »»

August 22nd, 2008

Egypt: Taking Down Sexual Harassment 

a small portrait of this author Lasto Adri · 17:50
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A national campaign to fight sexual harassment in Egypt is making waves. Lasto Adri reflects on a post by a female blogger who feels that harassment has to stop. 1 comment · »»

August 18th, 2008

Japan: To Japanese women, WaiWai was sexual harassment 

a small portrait of this author Chris Salzberg · 17:13
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sample image for this postSince it exploded on the Japanese Internet less than two months ago, the scandal at Mainichi surrounding the newspaper's former English-language column “WaiWai” has taken on epic proportions. While much has been written about the scandal and its deeper implications, the duration and intensity of attacks on one of Japan's largest national newspapers has surprised almost everybody. 8 comments · »»

August 13th, 2008

USA: Blogging for Anglican Inclusion of LGTB Priests and Bishops This is a Video post

a small portrait of this author Bernardo Parrella · 17:57
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sample image for this postLesbian, gay, bisexual, and transsexual priests and bishops made efficient use of citizen media to support their campaign for inclusion in the Anglican Church at the recent Lambeth Conference, a global gathering of 650 bishops and archbishops held at the Canterbury Cathedral in the United Kingdom. 2 comments · »»

August 11th, 2008

African MSM & Sex Workers Voice Concerns and Hopes at AIDS 2008 This is a Video post

a small portrait of this author Lova Rakotomalala · 13:36
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sample image for this postThe AIDS 2008 conference (IAC) in Mexico City drew to a close on August, 8th, 2008. The theme of the conference was "universal action now" and judging by the heavy international attendance, the focus on marginalized communities and the daily newsletter aptly called "Global Voice", it delivered on the ... 1 comment · »»

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