Shima Moazzemi, an Iranian Nurse Who Sang to Hospitalized Children Faces Threats
New Age Islam News Bureau
12 July 2024
· ShimaMoazzemi, an Iranian Nurse Who Sang to Hospitalized Children Faces Threats
· Women’s Rights Activists Zohreh and Zahra Dadres Sentenced to Prison in Iran
· Saudi Arabia’s HattanAlsaif Fights for Women’s Place In Mideast Mixed Martial Arts
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Supreme Council for Women in Bahrain Hosts
Awareness Event On Sharia Mediation
·
Islamic Veil Sparks Political Debate In
Kazakhstan
·
Indonesian Businesswoman, ShintaKamdani, Sees
Trump’s Leadership Style as ‘Transactional’
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Shima Moazzemi, an IranianNurse Who Sang to Hospitalized Children Faces Threats
JULY 11, 2024
Shima Moazzemi, a nurse who gained
widespread attention for her videos of singing to hospitalized children, has
revealed that she has been warned and threatened for her actions
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ShimaMoazzemi, a nurse who gained widespread attention for her videos of singing to hospitalized children, has revealed that she has been warned and threatened for her actions.
Moazzemi, who is also a singing student, shared her ordeal in an Instagram story.
"There were many reasons for my absence during this time, of which the most important is the hospital and the verbal warnings and subtle threats that started after a year," she wrote, explaining her recent low profile on social media.
The nurse's videos, which show her singing to young patients in the hospital, have gone viral on various social media platforms.
Her Instagram page, where she regularly posted these moments, had received significant attention and support from users.
Source: iranwire.com
https://iranwire.com/en/women/131680-nurse-who-sang-to-hospitalized-children-faces-threats/
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Women’s Rights Activists Zohreh and Zahra Dadres Sentenced to Prison in Iran
JULY 11, 2024
Iranian security forces have arrested Zohreh and Zahra Dadres, two
women's rights activists in northern Gilan
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Iranian security forces have arrested Zohreh and Zahra Dadres, two women's rights activists in northern Gilan.
They have been transferred to Lakan Prison in Rasht to begin serving their sentences.
ZohrehDadres was taken into custody early Wednesday morning from her family home in Rasht.
Later the same day, at noon, her sister Zahra was also arrested. Their lawyer, AbolfazlGhorbani, confirmed that both women have been sent to prison to serve their respective sentences.
The sisters were subject to separate legal proceedings, both tried in Branch 3 of the Revolutionary Court of Rasht, presided over by Judge Mehdi Raskhi, according to the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights.
ZohrehDadres received a particularly harsh sentence, totalling 9 years, 6 months, and 2 days of imprisonment.
This includes 6 years and 1 day for "forming an illegal group against security" and an additional term for "assembly and collusion."
Zahra Dadres faced similar charges, resulting in a combined sentence of 6 years, 1 month, and 17 days.
This includes 3 years, 6 months, and 1 day for "assembly and collusion to disrupt national security" and 2 years, 7 months, and 16 days for "membership in an illegal group."
The arrests are not the first time the Dadres sisters have faced legal trouble for their activism.
Both women were previously detained on August 16, 2023, by the Intelligence Department.
Zohreh was released on bail from Lakan Prison on October 1, 2023, while Zahra was freed on September 17, 2023.
Source: iranwire.com
https://iranwire.com/en/women/131690-womens-rights-activists-zohreh-and-zahra-dadres-sentenced-to-prison-in-iran/
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Saudi Arabia’sHattanAlsaifFights for Women’s Place In Mideast Mixed Martial Arts
July 12, 2024
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s HattanAlsaif is fighting to prove that women deserve their place in the world of combat sports.
The 22-year-old Muay Thai striker recently made history by becoming the first female from the Kingdom to be recruited by a major mixed martial arts organization when she joined the Professional Fighters League.
In May, Alsaif made her highly-anticipated debut during the inaugural season of PFL MENA. She knocked out Egypt’s Nada Faheem by head kick in the second round, much to the delight of fans in Riyadh.
Alsaif hopes to inspire other Saudi Arabia women to take up the sport.
“Combat sports isn’t exclusive to men anymore,” Alsaif said. “It’s open to both sexes.”
Alsaif has some big names in her corner, namely fellow Saudi Arabian fighter Abdullah Al-Qahtani, who is currently the Kingdom’s biggest MMA star.
“He supports me, he helps me develop my game, and he gave me a lot of motivation after my first PFL win,” Alsaif said of Al-Qahtani.
Alsaif said she does not feel pressure when fighting, but rather a determination to succeed.
“Winning my last fight wasn’t pressure, it was validation,” she explained. At PFL MENA 2 this weekend, she steps back into the cage to take on another Egyptian fighter.
“It showed my preparation was perfect, and now I’m even more confident facing Iman Baraka,” she said.
Alsaif said she enjoyed fighting in her hometown. “The energy of the Saudi fans after my first win was incredible. It fueled my training and showed me I was on the right track.”
“I saw the love and support from the fans after my victory, and it made me even hungrier to win again. I’m ready to step into the cage and prove myself,” she added.
“The last fight was a great victory, but now my focus is on Iman Baraka. I’m not dwelling on the past, I’m training for the challenge ahead.”
Source: arabnews.com
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2548356/sport
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Supreme Council for Women in Bahrain Hosts Awareness Event On Sharia Mediation
11 Jul 2024
Manama, July 11 (BNA): The Supreme Council for Women (SCW), in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs, and Endowments, organised an awareness event about mediation in sharia matters. The event, held at the council's headquarters, was attended by women’s associations and beneficiaries of the services of the SCW’s Women’s Support Centre.
The event highlighted the importance of Islamic mediation as a significant development in Bahrain's legal system, promoting family and societal stability. It helps reach settlements in disputes that have not yet gone to court or have been referred for mediation.
Mohammed Bader, Head of the Family Reconciliation Office, and Salman Abdulaziz, a sharia researcher at the office, discussed the services, procedures, and branches of the Family Reconciliation Office, which employs sharia and legal researchers as well as family guidance specialists. They explained how to request services either through electronic government channels or court referrals.
The concept of sharia mediation, types of mediators, registration procedures, and the mediation process were also covered.
The mediators handle family and marital disputes, including post-divorce issues. The process for certifying mediation agreements at the Family Reconciliation Office was also explained.
The speakers commended the cooperation with SCW and the Ministry of Social Development, which has enhanced support for amicably resolved cases and mitigated the negative impact of disputes on family life.
Source: bna.bh
https://www.bna.bh/en/news?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDumO7L8%2bitc9mMiLbeQpRZ0%3d
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Islamic Veil Sparks Political Debate In Kazakhstan
07/12/2024
Astana (AsiaNews) - For some time in Kazakhstan, as well as in Russia and other Central Asian countries, there has been an ongoing debate on whether religious clothing should be worn in public places.
The debate focuses on women's clothing, thehijab, himar, niqāb and other more local variants, and in the last year, after various terrorist attacks and fears of Islamic radicalisation, the issue is becoming increasingly hot, politically and socially, as well as religiously.
One of the most charismatic deputies of the Mažilis (Astana's parliament), the historical opponent ErmuratBapi, has also spoken out on the need to control and limit women's clothing, in search of solutions to preserve peace and security, and help Kazakhstan to emerge from the sands of authoritarian regimes. The draft law under discussion, in his opinion, must seek a 'compromise between society and religion'.
It was the Minister of Culture and Information, Aida Balaeva, who proposed the ban on the hijab and niqāb in October 2023, sparking a wave of social protests, mainly through TikTok, by young women showing themselves in continuous flashmobs in the much reviled clothing.
This led President Kasym-ŽomartTokaev to propose a ban on TikTok, and in March this year he called the niqāb 'an archaic form of dress', which is imposed on Kazakh women by radical Muslim neophytes.
Bapi intervened to confirm that 'the problem is not the hijab, but the fact that destructive tendencies seriously damage Kazakhstan's national traditions... If we want to develop as a secular state, we must not be influenced by foreign political and religious ideologies, our future must remain in our own hands'.
The debate in parliament is confused between the various models of religious garments, which leave more or less visible inches of women's faces, as well as the cadra and paranja, comparing images and designs from various sources and situations.
The problem is that the Kazakh constitution contains no prohibitions or limitations on what citizens can wear, and jurist Maksim Mostovič recalled the various articles stating that 'everyone has the right to the intangibility of private, personal and family life, and to the defence of his or her honour and dignity' (Art. 18), or the right to 'use one's native language and culture, freely choosing the forms of communication, education, instruction and creativity' (Art. 19) as well as the right to 'freedom of conscience' (Art. 22). During the pandemic, recalls Mostovič, 'everyone went around with their faces covered by masks', and one cannot see the reason for a current ban, which would itself be 'radical and illogical'.
One would have to justify such a measure with 'the violation of the rights of third persons', the jurist insists, or prove that partially or almost completely covering one's face constitutes 'an attack on the constitutional order or social morality'. Many women wear such clothes under duress from their husbands, and even here official bans do not solve the problem: what is needed is a real 'domestic violence prophylaxis', creating centres for listening and shelter for the victims of such situations.
Some women justify their hijab not only by a more in-depth study of religious dictates, but also by a desire to feel more sheltered and more intimately serene, while MPs 'believe that all women in paranja or cadra are hiding a bomb', says AjžanAuelbekova, a Muslim activist who often speaks in the local press. In her opinion, ErmuratBapi 'speaks out of turn about religious clothing, about which she knows nothing'. She too agrees that the niqāb, which leaves only the slit of the eyes, 'can frighten people around', and in general, the rules of the Koran only suggest covering the outer forms of the body. The conclusion is that 'people who follow religious commandments must first observe the laws of those who govern us, and the authorities must be able to enforce these laws without offending people's religious feelings and freedom'.
Source: asianews.it
https://www.asianews.it/news-en/-Islamic-veil-sparks-political-debate-in-Kazakhstan-61133.html
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Indonesian Businesswoman, ShintaKamdani, Sees Trump’s Leadership Style as ‘Transactional’
July 12, 2024
Jakarta. Republican presumptive presidential candidate Donald Trump could return to the presidency, and for Indonesian businesswoman ShintaKamdani, a Trump White House would bring familiar foreign policies.
Shinta, the deputy chairwoman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), said Trump is set to prioritize America first should he win the election, just like he did during his previous presidency.
“We have seen what Trump was like as president years ago, so we should be familiar with his trade principles. Trump is pragmatic, so he can be transactional. When it comes to partnerships, he will think of what’s in it for the US,” Shinta told reporters in Jakarta on Thursday.
“At the end of the day, Trump is a more pragmatic individual who will see what can bring greater benefits to the US, and we have to make sure it can be mutually beneficial. That’s how it works,” Shinta said.
Shinta described how Indonesia had been struggling to secure a limited free trade deal with Joe Biden’s administration. According to her, things may change if Trump returns to office.
“We talked about having limited trade deals, but we could not get them during Biden’s administration. Perhaps we can bring back those deals if Trump wins. I feel like Trump is likely more open to having some sort of limited trade deals,” Shinta said.
Indonesia has been eyeing a critical mineral agreement with the US so its exported processed minerals for electric vehicles (EVs) can enjoy tax credits under Washington’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Late last year, both countries agreed to develop an action plan that could lay the foundation for critical minerals deal negotiations. While this marked some progress, it is still far from an actual agreement.
Despite Shinta’s remarks, the bilateral trade value has soared in Indonesia's favor under Biden’s leadership, which began in January 2021.
During Trump’s final years in office, Indonesia-US trade amounted to around $27 billion, government data showed. But the annual trade soared to $37 billion by the end of 2021. Since then, two-way trade numbers have remained above the $30 billion mark, reaching almost $40 billion in 2022.
Over the years, the US has been suffering a huge deficit when trading with Indonesia. Indonesian exports to the US reached around $23.3 billion throughout 2023, while imports stood at $11.3 billion.
In 2018, Trump instructed his government to review Indonesia’s eligibility for the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), which had granted goods from Jakarta duty-free treatment, as Washington faced deficits.
By the time the next American leader takes the oath in January 2025, President-Elect PrabowoSubianto will already be in office. In a foreign policy forum last year, Prabowo -- who was still a presidential hopeful then -- commented on how he would work with the next US president.
“I’m ready to work with anybody who is legitimately elected by the American people,” Prabowo said at the time.
Source: jakartaglobe.id
https://jakartaglobe.id/business/indonesian-businesswoman-sees-trumps-leadership-style-as-transactional
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