Feminist Attempts
Pro-Bashar Thugs Terrorize and Beat Up Protestors in Beirut
Aug 3rd
Yesterday, a group of independent activists demonstrated in front of the Syrian embassy in Beirut to express solidarity with the people of Syria and condemn the Ramadan Massacre in Hama. Shortly after they had stood there in silence, a groups of thugs arrived violently chanting pro-Bashar slogans. The activists formed a 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 >
Christian Thought & Secularism
Jul 4th
Guest Post by Jad Baaklini
On July 1, an independent group of anti-sectarian activists organizing within the Matn region convened a discussion of Christian thought and Secularism by University of Balamand lecturer and cleric Joseph Massouh. ‘3ala Matn el 3elmaniye/On Board Secularism’, which I am a member of, organized this event to 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 >
ALEF Launches Campaign Against Torture in Lebanon
Jun 22nd
ALEF (Act for Human Rights) have put up new billboards in Lebanon Azebak Mesh Raha calling for the elimination of torture in detention centers. Jails, prisons, and other detention centers in Lebanon are notorious for their ill-treatment of detainees. Men and women – especially marginalized communities such as migrant workers, drug users, 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.
