Wednesday, July 24, 2013

The Plight of Women in Muslim Countries


These two articles illustrate the plight of women in countries where Islam is the dominant religion.

Nada's Story: Yemeni Child Shares Tale of Escaping an Arranged Marriage [VIDEO]

Nada al-Ahdal, an 11-year-old Yemeni girl, explains how she fled from her parents in order to escape an arranged marriage with an adult man. Read more and view video

Norwegian Woman in Dubai Pardoned From Conviction of 'Unlawful Sex' After Being Raped

A Norwegian woman in Dubai, initially sentenced to 16 months in prison after telling local authorities she had been raped by a co-worker, has been pardoned following extensive international pressure and outrage at the judgment. Read more

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