Ignorance Of Islamic Teachings, Inequalities Cause Domestic Violence: Pakistan Jamaat-e-Islami Women Wing’s Dr. Humaira Tariq
New Age Islam News Bureau
26 November 2024
· Ignorance Of Islamic Teachings, Inequalities Cause Domestic Violence: Pakistan Jamaat-e-IslamiWomen Wing’s Dr. Humaira Tariq
· UAE Representative to the UN Condemns Violence Against Women And Girls
· Sudan Women Facing ‘Epidemic Of Sexual Violence’: UN
· Iran Executes Six Prisoners, Including a Woman, FaribaMaleki
· Bushra Bibi In No Mood Of Compromise, Says Asif After PTI-Govt Talks End Inconclusively
· How Israeli Women Balanced Heroism And Home During The Israel-Hamas War
· Lebanon’s Humanitarian Crisis Has Highlighted Women’s Resilience
· Do UAE Companies Pay Less Salaries To Women Than Men?
Compiled by New Age Islam News Bureau
URL: https://newageislam.com/islam-women-feminism/islamic-teachings-violence-pakistan-women/d/133824
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Ignorance Of Islamic Teachings, Inequalities Cause Domestic Violence: Pakistan Jamaat-e-IslamiWomen Wing’s Dr. Humaira Tariq
November 26, 2024
KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Women Wing Secretary General Dr. Humaira Tariq has said that social inequalities and ignorance of Islamic teachings in the society cause domestic violence.
The JI women wing leader expressed these views while addressing a moot, held at the Karachi Press Club, here on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, she said that the lack of political will, complicated procedures and lawlessness in the society also aggravated the issue of domestic violence. Unfortunately, a large number of women in the society, irrespective of their educational, social, economic and cultural backgrounds, face domestic violence in one form or another.
She said that the government, law enforcement agencies, media, educational institutes, non-governmental organizations and all other will have to play a significant role. Unfortunately, she said, the relevant quarters have not yet fully realized their roles and significance of their respective roles. She made it clear that Islam always propagate to respect women in all her roles.
Sameena Saeed, Dr. Zakia Aurangzaib, Dr. Hala, Advocate Talat Yasmin, Senior Women Journalist GazalaFasih and others also expressed their views at the moot entitled: 'Violence against women and social behaviours; how to prevent'.
The moot stressed the need to simplify the procedure of complaints in this regard. The discussion also proposed to establish one window facilities for the affected women in order to provide them protection, as well as residential, medical, psychological, and legal support.
The moot highlighted that Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) provided guidelines for the entire humanity and he always directed the society to respect and take care of women.
Source: brecorder.com
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40334429/ignorance-of-islamic-teachings-inequalities-cause-domestic-violence-ji
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UAE Representative to the UN Condemns Violence Against Women And Girls
26 November 2024
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The UAE’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Mohamed Abushahab, has condemned all forms of violence against women and girls during the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
He said the most effective ways to safeguard women and girls is to encourage financial independence, combat threats in the digital space, and develop strong gender-responsive institutions.
The representative's recommendations were made at the start of the 16 days of Activism Campaign, which is a call to revitalise commitments and accountability, and action from decision-makers.
"In the UAE, we have strengthened our anti-human trafficking law, to address a crime that primarily affects women and girls, in a survivor-centred manner," Abushahab said.
"Perpetrators of violence against women and girls must be held accountable so that we can end impunity," he added.
The representative highlighted women and children comprise 70 per cent of those killed in Gaza and called for a life free from violence, regardless of race or religion.
"Globally, 85,000 women and girls were killed intentionally in 2023. 60 per cent of these homicides - 51,100 - were committed by an intimate partner or a family member," a press release by a UN organisation said.
"As we approach the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPfA) in 2025, it is time for world leaders to UNiTE and act," it added.
BPfA is a landmark document for advancing women’s rights and gender equality worldwide, agreed upon during the 4th World Conference on women in 1995.
The international community came to a consensus and agreed to a comprehensive blueprint of commitments supporting the full development of women and their equality with men in 12 areas of concern.
Source: dubaieye1038.com
https://www.dubaieye1038.com/news/local/uae-condemns-violence-against-women-and-girls/
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Sudan women facing ‘epidemic of sexual violence’: UN
November 25, 2024
The risk of gender-based violence is especially high when women and girls are on the move seeking safer locations. (Reuters/File Photo)
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PORT SUDAN: The United Nations humanitarian chief raised the alarm on Monday over an “epidemic of sexual violence” against women in war-torn Sudan, saying the world “must do better.”
“I feel ashamed that we have not been able to protect you, and I feel ashamed for my fellow men for what they have done,” Tom Fletcher, who heads the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), said on his first visit to Port Sudan.
The Red Sea city has become Sudan’s de facto capital since April 2023, when Khartoum was engulfed by war between the regular military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
The war has claimed tens of thousands of lives, displaced more than 11 million people and created what the UN says is the worst humanitarian crisis in recent memory.
Nearly 26 million people — around half the population — face the threat of mass starvation, as both warring sides have been accused of using hunger as a weapon of war.
During his visit, Fletcher met army chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and discussed efforts to “increase the delivery of aid across borders and across conflict lines.”
Aid workers and humanitarian agencies say Burhan’s army-aligned government has enforced severe bureaucratic hurdles to their work.
At an event in a Port Sudan school to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Fletcher said the world “must do better” by the women of Sudan, who have been exposed to systematic sexual violence.
The UN’s independent international fact-finding mission for Sudan last month documented escalating sexual violence, including “rape, sexual exploitation and abduction for sexual purposes as well as allegations of enforced marriages and human trafficking.”
“The sheer scale of sexual violence we have documented in Sudan is staggering,” said Mohamed Chande Othman, chair of the fact-finding mission.
“The situation faced by vulnerable civilians, in particular women and girls of all ages, is deeply alarming and needs urgent address,” he added.
Source: arabnews.com
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2580747/middle-east
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Iran Executes Six Prisoners, Including a Woman, FaribaMaleki
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The Islamic Republic’s authorities have executed at least six more prisoners, including a woman, in Karaj, Khorramabad, and Jiroft.
The death sentences of three prisoners were carried out in the central prison of Karaj.
The HRANA human rights organization identified the prisoners as AshkanMoradi, Jalal Haj Babaei, and DavoodHeydari.
It reported that they had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and sentenced to death by judicial authorities.
The prisoners had been transferred to solitary confinement in the central prison of Karaj on Saturday in preparation for their executions.
On Sunday morning, the death sentence of a female prisoner was carried out in Parsilon prison in Khorramabad.
The identity of this prisoner was confirmed as FaribaMaleki, who had been arrested on charges of alleged murder.
Meanwhile, the death sentences of two men were carried out on Saturday morning in Jiroft prison.
The prisoners, identified as Nader Ghani Zadeh and 62-year-old NaserSalmani, were sentenced to death in separate cases for alleged murder and drug-related offenses.
At least 166 people were executed in October, according to the Norway-based Iran Human Rights Organization.
This marked the highest number of executions in a single month since the organization began documenting them 17 years ago.
According to Amnesty International’s report, Iran has reached its highest level of executions in the past eight years, with the judiciary of the Islamic Republic executing 853 people in 2023 alone.
The report indicates that 481 executions - more than half of the total - were related to drug crimes.
This represents an 89 percent increase in death penalties for drug-related offenses compared to 2022, when 255 people were executed.
Source: iranwire.com
Source: iranwire.com
https://iranwire.com/en/news/136433-iran-executes-six-prisoners-including-a-woman/
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Bushra Bibi in no mood of compromise, says Asif after PTI-govt talks end inconclusively
By Web Desk
November 26, 2024
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has blamed Bushra Bibi, the wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, for failure of ongoing talks between PTI and the government, saying that she "can smell blood and is in no mood to compromise".
"She [Bushra] knows she is close to D-Chowk and has become a leader [...] she will press the advantage she has," the PML-N leader said while speaking on Geo News programme 'Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath'.
He noted that the government had no choice "to use force" against the protesters who were trying to enter Islamabad. "They [PTI] believe they have an advantage and will keep marching on [Islamabad]," he added.
Asif was of the view that the government’s "clear cut" resolve to defend the capital at any cost should be manifested and especially when a foreign dignitary, Belarus President, is visiting the country.
In response to a question, the defence minister said that the former first lady has achieved a "lifetime opportunity" to become a leader and "she will press this advantage".
When asked about the negotiations, he reiterated that the lady, Bushra Bibi, was in "no mood" to compromise" and "power is in her hand and she can feel it".
"Imran knows his wife is controlling the situation," he said, reiterating that the government should demonstrate its resolve as the situation is deteriorating and if they reached D-Chowk and staged a sit-in "it will be a huge setback for the country".
Earlier, sources told Geo News that the first round of talks between the government and the former ruling party ended inconclusively.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held negotiations with PTI leaders Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif on behalf of the federal government.
They said PTI stood firm on its demand to ensure the immediate release of the PTI founder, who has been behind bars since August last year.
The PTI leaders, insiders said, also rejected the government's offer to hold a sit-in at the Parade Ground or Peshawar Mor in the federal capital.
The PTI supporters have entered the federal capital on the call of their jailed party founder to gather at D-Chowk in the capital and stay there until their demands are met. The release of jailed ex-premier among other issues is what the party seeks.
Authorities have enforced a security lockdown for the last two days to block the protesters, whom jailed PTI founder Imran Khan has called on to march on parliament for a sit-in demonstration to demand his release, while highways into the city have been barricaded.
The government has used shipping containers to block major roads and streets in Islamabad, most of them patrolled by large contingents of police and paramilitary personnel in riot gear.
The Imran Khan-founded party, in recent months, has marched on the federal capital on multiple occasions which has seen its workers clashing with the law enforcement agencies (LEAs).
Source: thenews.com.pk
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1254933-bushra-bibi-in-no-mood-to-compromise-says-asif-after-pti-govt-talks-end-inconclusively
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How Israeli women balanced heroism and home during the Israel-Hamas war
By LIAT KULIK
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The Iron Swords War revealed the strength and heroism of Israeli women across various fields. Women are taking on essential roles—some on the battlefield as paramedics, ground fighters, and combat fighters, while others are on the home front, managing domestic and economic challenges. The complexity of balancing family life with the need to fulfill key roles in responding to economic demands poses numerous challenges, particularly for women whose partners have been called to combat duty.
Two studies I conducted on women in the home front during the Iron Swords War provide a nuanced picture of the coping mechanisms, mental resilience, and survival strategies employed by women in Israel during this time.
The first study, conducted in the fifth week of the war with Dr. Dan Ramon, focused on women whose partners are not combatants and do not live in areas close to the fighting—specifically, women outside the direct circle of vulnerability. Nevertheless, even for them, coping with the new situation was highly challenging.
Managing the household was particularly difficult as parts of the education system were suspended, and they often found themselves filling in for mobilized men and women—all while fulfilling the demanding role of motherhood against the backdrop of a national trauma affecting all areas of life.
Coping strategies
Findings from the study highlight the importance of “realistic optimism” as an effective coping strategy. Women who did not settle for merely maintaining an optimistic perspective but used it as a motivation for daily action to preserve a routine were those who exhibited higher resilience and better adaptation to the situation, despite the challenges posed by the war.
In other words, those who viewed this emergency situation as an opportunity for action rather than just a crisis managed to maintain a greater sense of efficacy in their work, reflecting their adaptation to the challenges the war presented in its early phase.
The second study, conducted with Anita Zorhcinsky, took place about five months after the war began, during a period referred to as “wartime routine,” and focused on women in the first circle of vulnerability—the partners of combatants. This research revealed an interesting paradox regarding communication between the women and their partners at the front.
Although communication was generally rated positively by the women and included expressions of love, longing, and emotional support, it was not directly linked to the women’s mental health.
It can be assumed that, alongside the comfort derived from managing positive communication with their fighting partners (via electronic means such as mobile phones and WhatsApp), feelings of longing and increased awareness of absence and loneliness were also heightened.
For some women, the conclusion of an emotional conversation—especially one filled with expressions of love—triggered feelings of lack of intimacy and highlighted the absence of their partner’s physical presence. This phenomenon may have contributed to the absence of the expected connection between positive communication and improvements in the women’s mental health, meaning that good communication did not necessarily benefit the partners.
Another finding revealed that about a fifth of the women reported a deterioration in communication with their partner when he returned home on leave, compared to the period before the war. It is possible that the pressures accompanying the war, combat experiences, and the stresses of coping on the home front contributed to heightened tensions in the marital relationship.
Additionally, it was found that religious women reported better mental health than secular women, perhaps due to the community and spiritual support structures that religion provides. I also found that mothers rated their communication with their fighting partner as less satisfactory than women who are not mothers.
This may be due to mothers’ high expectations for support from their partners, given the challenges of managing childcare under the trauma of war—support that the combatant may not always be able to provide—leading to a perception of inadequate communication quality. However, despite this, mothers expressed greater mental health than women without children, likely due to the strength that motherhood provides, reflected in their mobilization, efficiency, and effective management of mental energy despite difficulties.
Overall, the findings underscore the need to establish mental health support systems for the partners of combatants, tailored to address the emotional and social complexities they experience. Furthermore, data indicating a deterioration in marital communication highlights the necessity for the involvement of professionals in couple therapy to develop short-term intervention programs that can provide swift and targeted responses to relationship issues, which, like other aspects of our lives, may have been strained during the war.
Source: jpost.com
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-830707
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Lebanon’s humanitarian crisis has highlighted women’s resilience
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The current crisis in Lebanon is more than just a humanitarian emergency – it is a profound human rights catastrophe that exposes the intersectionality of gender, violence, and geopolitical conflict.
Since the escalation of military operations, over 1.2 million people have been forcibly displaced, with women and girls bearing the most devastating consequences of this upheaval.
Women in this context are not passive victims, but active survivors navigating an impossibly complex series of challenges.
Of the 1.2 million people who have been displaced, approximately 520,000 are women and girls who, on a daily basis and amid constant uncertainty, must rebuild from the ground up.
The displacement is not only physical, but psychologically traumatising as it strips away dignity, security, and basic human rights. Humanitarian aid in Lebanon is critically overwhelmed.
Refugee camps and temporary shelters become pressure cookers of vulnerability, where domestic violence surges, sexual exploitation becomes a persistent threat, and basic healthcare becomes a luxury few can afford.
Pregnant women, some 2,300, must contend with particularly dire circumstances due to the fact there is little-to-no prenatal care.
The systemic marginalisation of women is also seeing migrants – namely those from African countries – at the base of an already precarious social hierarchy.
They often find employment in exploitative environments, their bodies and labour commodified in a system that renders them invisible. The intersectionality of their struggles cannot be overstated.
Each woman’s experience is shaped by a web of her nationality, socioeconomic status, and gender.
Refugee women who have already experienced living through displacement are forced to confront renewed fears of loss and instability. The mental toll is immeasurable. Generations of trauma are compressed into moments of survival.
Gender-based violence is now synonymous with humanitarian crisis. Overcrowded living conditions, a lack of privacy, and the breakdown of community support networks are breeding conditions in which women are perpetually at risk.
The crisis doesn’t just threaten physical safety, but systematically erodes the psychological resilience of entire communities.
The story of Lebanon’s women is not one of suffering alone, but of extraordinary resistance. These women are not waiting to be rescued; they are working hard to reshape narratives, demand accountability, and foster solidarity across fractured communities.
Their resistance is a powerful testament to human resilience in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The world’s response to this has been woefully inadequate.
Humanitarian aid often becomes a performative exercise, which is what activists call ‘aidwashing,’ whereby superficial interventions fail to address the root causes of oppression.
What’s urgently needed is a fundamental reimagining of support that centres women’s voices, acknowledges their agency, and provides tangible pathways to recovery and empowerment.
The crisis demands more than sympathy. It’s calling for a radical commitment to dismantling the systemic structures that perpetuate violence.
From tackling colonial legacies to opposing militaristic state policies, the path forward requires a holistic, intersectional approach that recognises the complex realities of women’s lives.
As we bear witness to this unfolding humanitarian crisis, we must platform those most affected. The women of Lebanon are not just survivors. They are architects of hope, resistance, and transformative change.
Source: thred.com
https://thred.com/change/lebanons-humanitarian-crisis-has-highlighted-womens-resilience/
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Do UAE companies pay less salaries to women than men?
November 26, 2024
Dubai: As the Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024 gets underway in Dubai today, Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice President of the UAE Gender Balance Council and Chairperson of the Board and Managing Director of Dubai Women Establishment, spoke exclusively to Gulf News on the power and influence of women and their contribution to the country’s economy.
She also answered questions on the issue of salary disparity between men and women. Excerpts from the interview:
A. The Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024 is a platform for advancing gender equality and creating opportunities for women to thrive in all spheres of life. It brings together thought leaders, policymakers, and changemakers to discuss actionable strategies that empower women and drive sustainable development.
This third edition is our biggest yet, with attendees from approximately 65 countries including over 3,000 dignitaries, ministers, government officials, decision makers, experts and representatives from international organisations.
The Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024, highlights the UAE’s remarkable efforts and unwavering commitment in championing and empowering women and enhancing their contributions in various fields. This Forum is about forging partnerships, breaking barriers, and inspiring progress on a global scale.
Q. What were the learnings from the previous two editions?
A. The previous editions, in 2016 and 2020, emphasised the importance of collaboration and adaptability in addressing the challenges of women; and such platforms are extremely vital for discussing strategies to establish clear frameworks to increase women’s economic and social participation. We learned that impactful change comes when governments and the private sector work hand in hand.
Q. Just how influential are women?
A. The theme of this year’s forum revolves around harnessing women’s potential to shape a sustainable and inclusive future. Women’s influence is profound—it spans leadership, innovation, and community building. History and research demonstrate that when women are empowered, societies flourish. Their contributions go beyond economic growth; they drive cultural, social, and environmental progress.
Q. Where do women figure in their role in the UAE’s economy?
A. Women are a cornerstone of the UAE’s economic success. They represent a growing force in entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation, contributing significantly across the finance, technology, education, and healthcare sectors. According to the World Bank, the labour force participation rate among females is 55.4 per cent in the UAE. Our leadership’s commitment to gender balance has created an enabling environment where women can excel, aligning with the UAE’s vision for a knowledge-driven economy.
Q. Across sectors and companies, do you feel there is a need for greater parity in salaries paid to women and men? Why is there this disparity?
A. Salary parity is essential to achieving true gender balance. While significant progress has been made, disparities still exist due to historical biases and structural challenges. Equal pay is not just a matter of fairness but a driver of productivity and morale. Addressing this disparity requires organisations to commit to implementing transparent policies and systems that value talent over gender.
Q. As a woman leading from the front, you are a source of inspiration to many. Based on your own empowerment journey, what advice would you give other women to achieve their dreams?
A. My advice is to believe in your capabilities and embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Surround yourself with supportive mentors, and never underestimate the power of perseverance and self-confidence. Balance ambition with purpose, and always stay true to your values.
Source: gulfnews.com
https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/do-uae-companies-pay-less-salaries-to-women-than-men-1.104759087
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