Women at the forefront of Iran Protests
Jun 21, 2009 at 01:27 PM

During the Tehran street protests on June 20, 2009, Neda Agha Soltan, a young woman was shot by a basiji . She was participating in the protests at Karegar St at the intersection of Khosravi and Salehi.  

The people of Iran have named the street Neda. This is the first video from inside Iran of a woman being killed in the recent protests. YouTube has posted a video of Neda and her father before she was shot. (video link)

video of Neda being shot and killed

Gallery of Iran Protests - June 2009

 

Last Updated ( Jun 24, 2009 at 07:05 PM )
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Women: Key to establishing Democracy in Middle East
Jul 25, 2006 at 12:00 AM

Image On July 25, 2006 the annual Women’s Freedom Forum event was sponsored and organized in the U.S Congress. Members of Congress, European Parliament, experts of theology and women activists in the panel shared their thoughts and assessments on the important role of women in establishing democracy in the Middle East and their role in combating the threat of Islamic fundamentalism. To read more about the event click

Last Updated ( Jul 16, 2007 at 03:41 PM )
Islamic Fundamentalism and Women
Jul 10, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Image National Press Club, Holeman Lounge, July 1, 2005
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Andrew Mackinley, British MP, Labour Party

Mike Hancock, British MP, Liberal Democrat Party

Last Updated ( Oct 10, 2007 at 02:12 PM )
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