Saturday, June 15, 2013

The UN Commission on the Status of Women unmasks equality's enemies | Jill Filipovic


There might not be many things the Vatican and the Muslim Brotherhood agree on, but one is keeping women 'in their place'

Who doesn't want to end violence against women?

More than a few nations and conservative organizations, apparently. Under the cover of culture, religion and tradition, they have attempted to impede consensus on a simple agreement to solidify the rights of women to be free from abuse. With violence against women endemic – one in three women worldwide will be on the receiving end of violence in her lifetime – appeals to culture or religion don't just ring hollow; they're reckless, cruel and expose how brutally misogynist our world remains.

See full Article: http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/mar/18/un-commission-status-women-enemies-equality