GENEVA: Jihadists in Iraq have ordered that all women between the ages of 11 and 46 must undergo female genital mutilation, which could affect up to four million women and girls in the war-ravaged country, a UN official said Thursday. The UN's second most senior official in Iraq, Jacqueline Badcock, said, "It is a fatwa (or religious edict) from ISIS, we learnt about it this morning. We have no precise numbers." The Islamic State, formerly known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the … [Read more...]
Jihadists in Iraq – Girls undergo FGM ‘Fatwa’, ISIS
July 24, 2014 by Team Celebration
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WEST BANK, Refugee girls receive international chess prizes
February 13, 2013 by Team Celebration
WEST BANK Three young Palestine refugee girls showed off their talent and creativity in international chess games this month, earning top prizes internationally. 14-year-old Yara, 13-year-old Nadeen, and 11-year-old Rahaf began playing chess as part of an UNRWA programme to incorporate extra-curricular activities in its schools. Saturday chess activities Every Saturday, in coordination with the Qattana Sport Club, UNRWA’s Qattana School near Jerusalem trains students in many sports … [Read more...]
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