Issues, Analysis and Appeals

Some of the world's leading Islamic feminists have been gathered in Barcelona for the third International Congress on Islamic Feminism, to discuss the issues women face in the Muslim world.

AWID presents a sneak preview of the 2008 research findings on funding for women’s rights, scheduled to be officially launched at AWID’s 11th International Forum in Cape Town, South Africa.

While exploring Rwanda’s alternative experience of women’s emancipation, Grace Kwinjeh outlines the potential conflict between nationalism and social liberation within many post-colonial African nations.

ARROW is pleased to announce its latest publication -- Surfacing: Selected Papers on Religious Fundamentalisms and Their Impact on Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights!

AWID reviews this book about sustaining women’s rights activists.

It’s over two and a half years since the appointment of Michelle Bachelet as Chile’s head of state – how has her presidency impacted women’s rights and gender equality?

In this five-part series, Gulf News publishes excerpts from the fascinating conclusions of the largest ever opinion survey of the world's Muslims, carried out by Gallup. Who speaks for Islam by John Esposito and Dalia Mogahed was published by Gallup Press.

In response to increased flooding and food insecurity, women in Salima, Malawi are boosting agricultural productivity by sharing resources and knowledge through local farmers' clubs.

There is a ceasefire in Gaza, but the BBC has found evidence of militant groups preparing for a return to violence. One group, Islamic Jihad, is training female suicide bombers. By Paul Wood

Earlier this year a number of foreigners in South Africa were attacked by locals. AWID explores the situation of female migrants in the country.