Feminist Attempts
Gender & Feminism
Rest in Peace, Myriam Achkar
Nov 25th
This article was edited one day after publishing to clarify that it was attempted rape.
The attempted rape and murder of Myriam Achkar in Sahel Alma has angered and outraged all of us. Myriam’s story is tragic and brings us face to face with the cruelest, most heinous of crimes. We are More >
[WTF] Brain Pampering for Girls?
Aug 24th
I received this ad in my inbox (i.e. spam) and its weirdness (“archeological” digging AND a make-over?) led me to check out their page on Facebook.
First of all they say on Facebook that this “Just for Boys” workshop also welcomes girls. Well then why call it “just for boys”?
More importantly, More >
New Migrant Center Opening in Beirut
Aug 10th
Some very exciting news! Migrant communities in Lebanon, with the support of the Anti-Racism Movement and Nasawiya, are in the final stages of opening the new Migrant Center in Nabaa.
The Migrant Center will serve as a space where migrant and domestic workers meet, organize, plan events and celebrations, hang out, hold discussions More >
Lebanon Deletes “Honor” Crime Article from Penal Code
Aug 5th
You can read the full post in Arabic about the Lebanese Parliament vote to cancel Article 562 of the Penal Code that offers reduced sentences for “honor” crimes.
The Committee for Administration and Justice, headed by MP Robert Ghanem, had raised the recommendation to cancel Article 562 back on May 16, 2011. More >
Debate on Family Violence Law
Aug 3rd
Al Jazeera Stream hosted a debate on the proposed Law to Protect Women from Family Violence last night. I was arguing for and Sounay Nouh of the Women’s Committee to Protect the Family was arguing against. Discussion focused on marital rape, culture, child protection, and the current legal protection mechanisms.
More >Institute on Sexuality and Islam
Jul 15th
I am off today to Malaysia for the 4th Sexuality Institute organized by the Coalition for Sexual and Bodily Rights in Muslim Societies (CSBR). I attended in 2008 as a participant and now I am going back as a trainer and facilitator.
If you’re interested in the bibliography of readings on More >
Objectification of Women in Advertising
Jul 2nd
From 1978,
to 2011,
the objectification of women in advertising continues. The 1978 ad is a prime example of how [naked] women are adding haphazardly in ads to sell products that have little to do with women or nudity. Patriarchy endorses the use of women’s bodies as objects to sell just about More >
Three Vacancies at the ILO for the Migrant Domestic Worker Project
Jun 20th
ILO in Lebanon is hiring for the Project: Action Programme for Protecting the Rights of Women Migrant Domestic Workers (WMDWs) in Lebanon. Below are links to the vacanies. The deadline is July 4.
