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• March 8, 2011

  100 years of International Women’s Day: Still not equal, and some are less equal than others

  This blog was also featured on the Independent’s website for International Women’s Day 2011. Today is the hundredth anniversary of International Women’s Day.  It’s a day to celebrate the progress that…

• March 7, 2011

  ‘Honour’ based violence – Government plan does not do enough

  Press release 7 March 2011 ‘Honour’ based violence – Government plan does not do enough The Iranian and Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation today welcomed the government’s new action plan on…

• March 1, 2011

  In solidarity with the women of the Middle East

    In recent weeks, women have taken to the streets alongside men in Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Libya and Yemen.  In Tahrir Square women stood on the…

• February 25, 2011

  Revolution in the Middle ast must help not hinder women’s rights

  Press release 25 February 2011 Revolution in the Middle ast must help not hinder women’s rights In recent weeks, women have taken to the streets alongside men in Tunisia, Egypt,…