About 300 women from 25 countries will be riding bicycles to pedal for peace. The around 300-km ride, starts in Beirut today and goes through Syria and Jordan ending in Ramallah-Palestine.This bike ride is called “Follow the Women” and is meant to send a message to world leaders to stop the suffering caused by the [...]

I got a forward today, it’s about imagining how the world would turn out if women take control. My favorite outcome was this: Apart from finding it really funny and extremely cute, I couldn’t help but wonder: when are people going to finally stop associating women with looks and beauty products?! The other day for [...]

In an attempt to support Europe’s diversity and protect the right to difference in all aspects of life in France and throughout the European Union a campaign was launched and a written declaration on religious rights and freedoms in France and throughout the European Union was tabled on 21st February by four British MEPs and [...]

If you’re enjoying a meal, or on your way to prepare one, I truly advise you not to read this post unless you’re done eating/ cooking. It’s really disgusting. Thanks to BerlinBear from Pourquoi Pas, I knew yet another terrible action which proves how cheap humanity has become, revealing the sick mentalities and guilt-free criminal [...]

Loyal readers of my blog know very well that I do post general knowledge about Islam every now and then, to help clear the picture of Muslims that has become –thanks to the irresponsible media and racism in the world- a very blurred and ugly one. Apparently, a report published on al-Arabiya’s website showing the [...]

“Make every mother and child count”, lautet das englisch-sprachige Motto des Weltgesundheitstages 2005, “Jede Mutter und jedes Kind zählt”.Mütter- und Kindersterblichkeit ist das zentrale Thema beim diesjährigen Internationalen Weltgesundheitstag. In vielen Entwicklungsländern ist Schwangerschaft und Geburt das erste Gesundheitsrisiko.Mehr als eine halbe Million Frauen sterben jährlich an den Folgen von Schwangerschaft und Entbindung. Elf Millionen [...]

I’ve always believed that the well-being of the individual reflects on the society as a whole, and a huge part of the well-being of an individual consists of having a balanced, safe and happy childhood. And to achieve this, children must be protected from any kind of abuse and should get the right kind of [...]

Today marks the International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme is: “Gender equality beyond 2005: Building a more secure future.” Many Arab countries celebrate the International Women’s Day, and many have their own national woman day.In my personal opinion that is limited to personal experience and some readings and media news here and there, two [...]

Just came across our friend Natasha’s post concerning the reactions to the Muslim girl who won the school dress case. In her post she drew our attention to a post written by The Big Pharaoh on this subject and noted that what he wrote was really appealing, and more convincing than what Subzero Blue wrote. [...]

British sailor Ellen MacArthur sealed her place in sailing’s pantheon by breaking the solo round-the-world record, a fantastic feat that establishes her as arguably the greatest sailor Britain has ever produced. Ellen MacArthur will arrive back in Britain today after sailing solo around the world in record time. She crossed the finish line at 2229 [...]