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Egypt’s Leading Feminist Unveils Her Thoughts

By Por Alison Bowen ● Uncategorized ● February 25, 2004

In an interview with Women’s eNews, prominent feminist and human rights activist Nawal El Saadawi discusses the current crisis of Egyptian feminism and the role of progressive activists living under repressive Arab regimes.

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Saudi Arabia: Woman in Labor Must Bring in Man

By no-author ● Uncategorized ● October 4, 2003

A Question That Drives Saudi Women Crazy

By Por Alison Bowen ● Uncategorized ● September 24, 2003

How do Saudi women feel about not being allowed to drive? It’s a common and aggravating question that opens up the sore subject of women’s awkward efforts to be more independent in a kingdom that still confines Saudi women with 100-year-old rules.

Religious Leader Who Recommended Wife-Beating Sued

By Jerome Socolovsky ● Uncategorized ● September 2, 2003

Spanish women’s groups, concerned about violence against immigrant women, press charges against a Saudi-born imam who wrote a book that they charge condones violence against women.