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By Liam Stack | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor
from the July 24, 2008 edition
Reporter Liam Stack discusses the controversy surrounding a new law that addresses children's rights violations in Egypt.
Cairo, Egypt - Since June, Egypt's government and Islamist opposition parties have been trading barbs over a new law designed to protect the rights of children. Reforms instituted by the law touch on issues ranging from children's legal status to personal health issues.
The law was passed by parliament, which is dominated by President Hosni Mubarak's ruling party. But the measure has spurred a debate over the competing roles of religion, tradition, and the state in the upbringing of children. The controversy is making waves in a country where 32 percent of the population is under the age of 15, according to a 2006 government census.
8/ 8/2008
EXPERTS are divided about the impact of a proposed new Muslim marriage contract being launched today in London with the backing of Ann Cryer MP, that would, claims one, give recognition to shariah law.
In most Middle Eastern countries, a woman can't pass her nationality to her children or spouse like a man can. In this brief report, AWID explores the importance of nationality to full civic participation and human rights. By Rochelle Jones, April 2006
With violence against women and children reaching crisis levels in some Australian indigenous communities, a delegation of NGO representatives attended the Fifth Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at the UN in May.By Rochelle Jones, June 2006
An introduction to the Centre for Development and Population Activities’ (CEDPA) recent publication entitled: “Expanding Contraceptive Choice: Integrating Injectables into NGO Family Planning Services”. By Janice Duddy, 2003
A profile of Mother Centers International Network for Empowerment (MINE) and an interview with Monika Jaeckel, Chair of MINE, about the connection between Mother Centers and the promotion of motherhood and a women's rights and gender equality agenda. By Kristy Evans. Resource Net Friday File Issue 197, October 2004
Dans nombre de pays asiatiques, les inégalités de sexe prennent une tournure dramatique et portent même atteinte à l’équilibre démographique. Par Isabelle Attané, Juillet 2006.
A l’heure où les médias occidentaux renvoient une image de la femme en terre d’islam plus écrasée que jamais, Leïla Rhiw nous invite à découvrir les luttes et les conquêtes des femmes marocaines. Par Leila Rhiw, 26 novembre 2006.
Le mariage et ses significations. Par Donna J. Sullivan.
Le roi Mohammed VI a annoncé le vendredi 10 octobre 2003, lors de son discours d'ouverture de la nouvelle session parlementaire marocaine, la réforme de la Moudawana (Code marocain de la famille). Par par Samir Rekik, 25 mars 2007.
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