WOMEN of our WORLD Take Action! Forced Virginity Tests in Africa, India and Middle East ... isn't this IMMORAL in itself, as there is zero dignity or respect in the action. Can you imagine being forced to have virginity tests and then if it turns out that you are not a virgin, you would be charged with prostitution? Seems far fetched and downright ridiculous but this is the reality for Egyptian protesters. Amnesty International has today called on the Egyptian authorities to … [Read more...]
ADELE BUTLER – Women of Spirit: Forced Virginity Tests
March 23, 2011 by admin
Filed Under: ADELE BUTLER - Women of Spirit, FEATURED EVENTS, MIDDLE EAST, WOMEN GENDER EQUITY ISSUES, WORLD EVENTS, WORLD ISSUES Tagged With: allegations, Amnesty International, army, army officers, arrests, authorities, beaten, charges, citizens, coerced, degrade, disorderly conduct, Egyptian, feminist, forced, girls, harm, HUMAN RIGHTS, humiliate, medical profession, men, military detention, Mubarak, Nawal El Saadawi, offenses, POWER, private, prostitution, protesters, public property, revolution, risk, soldiers, strip searches, Tahir Square, tests, threat, torture, traffic, treatment, unity, violated, virgin, virginity tests, weapons, women's rights, women.
ADELE BUTLER – Women of Spirit: Elder Abuse
February 26, 2011 by admin
ADELE BUTLER - Women of Spirit: Elder Abuse Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2009 (House Resolution 448) “Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the Lord.” (Leviticus 19:32, NI) Last month we celebrated my mother’s 80th birthday. I was thrilled that my fiancé and her only grandchild were there for the momentous occasion. As I looked at her I couldn’t help but feel happy that she is still around. She and I used to live together until I … [Read more...]
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