Friday, March 04, 2005
Pakistan, Still In Stone Age
Women under tribal laws
Mukhtar Mai
BBC's report about the hapless Mukhtar Mai and her experience (first in the hands of rapists and then before a High Court in Punjab Province) makes it clear how little progress has been made for women's rights in some countries, especially those where Sharia laws and tribal councils are in effect.
"Women often suffer 'honour punishments' to pay for crimes attributed to relatives."
---BBC (March 4,2005)
bbc.pakistan
Mukhtar Mai
BBC's report about the hapless Mukhtar Mai and her experience (first in the hands of rapists and then before a High Court in Punjab Province) makes it clear how little progress has been made for women's rights in some countries, especially those where Sharia laws and tribal councils are in effect.
"Women often suffer 'honour punishments' to pay for crimes attributed to relatives."
---BBC (March 4,2005)
bbc.pakistan
