Thursday, December 28, 2006
Women in Iran
Eteraz posts the text of a speech by Lily Mazahery.
I have learned that by replacing a once progressive legal system with Shari'a doctrine, the Islamic regime has systematically oppressed, marginalized, and dehumanized one half of its own citizens. Under this draconian and nonsensical system, Iranian women have lost their inheritance rights, as well as custodial rights to their own children. They are required to secure the express approval of their husbands or male guardians to obtain passports and to travel. Under Shari'a law, a woman's testimony in court is, at best, worth half the testimony of her male counterpart.
Posted by Madhat at 12/28/2006 06:54:00 PM 0 comments
Labels: Human Rights, Iran, Women
Back...
I am back after a really, long, tiring and cold journey to the ocean. Pictures and stories will be coming soon... Suffice to say that we learnt some valuable lessons and I am glad I planned a bit for this tour.
Posted by Madhat at 12/28/2006 06:25:00 PM 0 comments
Labels: Personal
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Steve Morse Video!
Stevie goes on a solo and he plays a lot of familiar tunes!
Posted by Madhat at 12/19/2006 02:17:00 PM 0 comments
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