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Arab Human Development Report 2005Encouraging a Non-Ideological Debate
The fourth and final scheduled Arab Human Development Report was now published; it carries the subtitle "Towards the Rise of Women in the Arab World". The report offers a historical overview of the women's movement in the Arab world, writes Sonja Hegasy
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Commentary Peter Philipp
There is no "Clash of Civilisations"
In spite of all arguments to the contrary, there is no "Clash of Civilisations." At least there is none where the civilisations live together, as they do, for example, in Europe. A commentary by Peter Philipp
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Women's Rights in Iran
Legal Counseling in Cases of Divorce and Manslaughter
According to Iranian law, women do not have the same rights as men in many cases. The Iranian women's organization RAAHI offers women legal counseling, especially in cases of divorce or murder charges. Jasmin Tiefensee visited the organization in Tehran
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Children's Non-Fiction "God is called Allah"
The Diversity of the Islamic Cultural Community
The children's non-fiction book "God is called Allah" represents an attempt to give young people an unprejudiced introduction to Islamic life. Ariana Mirza has read and reviewed the book for Qantara.de
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German Development Aid Project in Yemen
Tribal Warriors Become Tour Guides
In the Marib area of Yemen, German development aid is helping to turn members of rival clans into archaeological tour guides. The commitment of the sons to the new project is helping to overcome the conflicts of their fathers. By Susanne Sporrer
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Women's Rights in Morocco
New Family Code Faces Many Hurdles
In Morocco many women's rights organizations are pointing to great difficulties in implementing the new family code. Reasons include the vague legal requirements and the government's inadequate information policy. By Beat Stauffer
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Intellectual Discourse in Pakistan
Ignoring Social Reality
During his visit to Pakistan, publicist Yoginder Sikand, a Muslim from India, had the impression that education is not withheld from the people due to a lack of means, but instead as a deliberate ploy
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Radical Islamic Networks on the Internet
My Enemy's Enemy Is My Friend
Under the pretense of supporting the struggle for liberation in Iraq and the Palestinian territories, "solidarity groups" are spreading radical and inflammatory propaganda. Irmgard Pinn and Aiman Mazyek on the dangers of online extremism
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Interview with Hatta Ramli and Farid Shahran
"The Islamic State Model Works"
In recent years, Malaysia has demanded a normative Islamization of society. Relations with the other religions in the multi-faith, multi-ethnic country have thus become a frequent topic of debate. Two Malaysian Islamic activists spoke with Qantara.de about democracy, the Islamization of society and their experiences with Europe
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Fatima Ahmed Ibrahim Receives Ibn Rushd Award
A Life Dedicated to Politics
Fatima Ahmed Ibrahim was the first female parliamentarian in Sudan. She dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of women, social justices and freedom of speech. Ibrahim was now honoured with the Ibn Rushd Award for Free Thinking. Jutta Schwengsbier reports
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Azhar Conference on Genital Mutilation
Scholars Proscribe Abuse of the Female Body
The German organization TARGET has organized for the first time together with Egypt's Azhar University an international conference on female genital mutilation. No consensus, however, was reached on issuing a legal opinion on banning female circumcision. By Nelly Youssef
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Islamic Holdings
Fraud, in the Name of God
In recent years, so-called "Islamic holdings" have cheated investors across Europe out of millions. In Germany alone, it is estimated that 200,000-300,000 mostly Turkish Muslims have fallen victim to investment fraud. Ariana Mirza reports
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