Calendar 2007
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Reformist Islam: For an Open Interpretation of Islam
This important introduction to Iranian reformist thinker and philosopher Abdolkarim Sorush highlights the idea that there is indeed a new generation of theologians that openly speaks out in favour of human rights and secularism in Iran
Fine Line between State Security and Human Rights in Southeast Asia
For one thing, the global "war on terror" - or perhaps more correctly America’s inspired war against terrorism, has witnessed the development of more assertive counter-terrorism strategies by several governments in Southeast Asia
The Israeli-Palestinian Issue, Where has the Road Map gone?
Along with the recent tensions in a newly sovereign Iraq, the Israeli - Palestinian conflict continues to remain at the forefront of the international security issues
Discussion: The Power of Dialogue
Nasr Hamid Abu Zaid, Egyptian expert for Islamic studies and literature makes the point that newer forms of dialogue must be developed with the Islamic world
Ending the Patriarchy - To claim their rights, Muslim women cannot leave it to men to define Islam
This is another insightful piece in this special Time Magazine edition on Islam and Asia. Zainah Anwar talks about her experiences as a Muslim woman in Malaysia and makes the point that there are both progressive and regressive movements in her scociety
You may have heard of her before
In this commentary in a special edition of Time Magazine, Khairy Jarmaluddin, provides with a perceptive glimpse of what many Muslim Malays feel towards Islam since the aftermath of the event of '9/11'. Indeed
Popular Art and Freedom of Expression in Indonesia
You may have heard of her before. She is the pop diva known as Inul Daratista who has been entertaining her fans with modern dances moves that have been the subject of debate and controversy throughout the country
Opinion: Blocking Terror Trials
Regardless of international pressure deriving from America’s inspired war against terrorism, it is important that judicial systems around the world provide those suspected of terrorist that judicial systems around the world
Regardless of international pressure
The controversial issue of honour killings in certain Islamic societies is discussed here, along with an important introduction.
Algeira: Protest Against Discrimination
For twenty years Algerian family law has disadvantaged women to the benefit of men, giving women a lifetime status equivalent to minors.
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Human Rights : Suggested Readings