The Danish caricatures of Muhammad have created a cultural, political and economic crisis all over the world. This conflict cannot be understood within the context of a “clash of civilisations”. The Islamist offensive begun in the name of “defending Muslims’ beliefs” aims to silence everyone who wants to criticise or express his or her beliefs freely. The Islamists are going after freedom of expression even in Europe, where it has historically been safe. Continue reading
Feb 20 2013
The Islamists Attack against Freedom of Expression*
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Feb 18 2013
Civilised humanity must take a stand in defence of freedom of expression, against Islamists and racists
The recent controversy over some caricatures of Mohammed gave the Islamists an opportunity to wage a hysterical protest internationally. In many cases, this took a violent form and was clearly aimed at silencing those who dared to even portray Mohammed. Continue reading
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Jan 26 2013
Yanar Mohammed in the World Social Forum in Venzeuella
Caracas, January 25, 2006 – Sixth World Social Forum: Today, the activity organized by the Marcosur Feminist Articulation (AFM) entitled “From victims to resisting people. Your mouth is fundamental against fundamentalisms” was carried out before some 50 people – most of them women – who managed to overcome the vagueness of information within the Sixth World Social Forum programme of activities and finally arrived at the Colegio Universitario de Caracas. The workshop is part of the campaign launched by this feminist network at the second edition of the WSF in 2002, under the above-mentioned slogan: “Your mouth is fundamental against fundamentalisms”. Continue reading
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Jan 20 2013
Houzan Mahmoud in media on the so called elections and the political situation in Iraq
Houzan Mahmoud is continuously been interviewed by various media outlets about her organisations opposition to the so called elections and the current political situation in Iraq, the women’s rights and violation of human rights in Iraq. In her answer’s Houzan made sure to expose the current sham elections and its empty meaning politically in Iraq, she described it as a show only, which has nothing to do with implementing “democracy” but it is rather a sectarian division of tribal, religious and ethnic interest of each party taking part in the elections in the 15/12/2005. Continue reading
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Jan 19 2013
WOMEN’S STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM IN IRAQ
An Evening with Yanar Mohammed
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 7pm
Schimmel Auditorium, Pace University
On October 23, in a rare US appearance, internationally renowned Iraqi activist and fighter for women’s rights, Yanar Mohammed, will be offering a first-hand account of post-war conditions in Iraq, particularly as they relate to women. Continue reading
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Jan 12 2013
V-Day Hosts Iraqi activist Yanar Mohammed in U.S
November 16-18: “V-Day: Celebrating Vagina Warriors” V-Day Founder/Playwright Eve Ensler To Interview Ms. Mohammed in NYC.
Academy Award winning Actor/Activist Jane Fonda And V-Day Executive Director Jerri Lynn Fields To Introduce The Evening
V-Day is hosting Iraqi activist Yanar Mohammed of Organization Of Women’s Freedom In Iraq who can offer first hand report on the status and conditions for women in Iraq NYC and DC November 16-18th. Continue reading
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Jan 06 2013
Iraqi Women Under Siege Unemployment, Violence Rising
Fearing for the safety of conference participants, the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), canceled a planned symposium following the Aug. 19 bombing of UN headquarters in Baghdad that killed 22 people and injured 150 others. Continue reading
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Aug 26 2009
Religious superstitions, laws and customs are a disgrace of the 21st century
In the memory of Du’a Khalil Aswad and in condemnation of the flogging in public of a 17 year old girl in Pakistan
By Houzan Mahmoud
07/04/2009
Du’a Khalil Aswad, a sweet 17 year old girl from Iraqi Kurdistan was publicly stoned to death in the town of Bashiqa before 1000 men. None of them did anything to stop the stoning; on the contrary they rejoiced at the killing and took footage of the carnage on their mobile phones. Continue reading
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Sep 09 2008
A statement on the anniversary of Du’a Khalil’s gruesome stoning
Organisation of Women’s Freedom in Iraq-Abroad representative.
NO MORE STONING, NO MORE HONOUR KILLINGS. END THE TERROR OF WOMEN!!
A statement on the anniversary of Du’a Khalil’s gruesome stoning Continue reading
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Sep 07 2008
A seminar in memory of Du’a Khalil and all victims of honour killings
Date: 17th April 2008
Time: 7:00PM
Address: Niebyl-Proctor Marxist Library
6501 Telegraph Ave,
Oakland, CA 94609-1113
Ph: (510) 595-7417 Continue reading
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Sep 07 2008
Join our week of action to remember Du’a Khalil and to denounce honour killings globally!
Organisation of Women’s Freedom in Iraq-Abroad representatives
Britain-London:
A conference in London will be held on the 12th of April 2008
Date: Saturday 12 April, 2008
Time: 5.00-9:00pm Continue reading
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