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RT @IHT_RDV: MT @Kuwaha: 'I know democracy will arrive by the hand of women' says #ShirinEbadi about #Iran #twconf12

by Trust Women via twitter 12/4/2012 9:50:17 AM
Using polygamy as example, law shld state conditions for men to take 2nd wife. Women can get divorce + compensation #globaldev #twconf12

by LizFordGuardian via twitter 12/4/2012 9:51:02 AM
شيرين عبادي تشيد بالثورة المصرية وبدور المرأة المصرية في تغيير مشهد ظنه الكثيرون أمرا واقعا لعقود. #twconf12 @trustwomenconf

by RashaQandeelBBC via twitter 12/4/2012 9:51:06 AM
Some startling figures: more revenue generated by human trafficking than by Apple and McDonalds combined, says @MoniqueVilla at #twconf12

by _BitchOnline via twitter 12/4/2012 9:51:09 AM
Q from Dr. Sima Samar to Dr. Shiran Ebadi: How can Afghan and Iranian women collaborate to speed democracy in our countries? #twconf12

by Trust Women via twitter 12/4/2012 9:51:11 AM
Read articles by Dr Shirin Ebadi, speaking now at #TWConf12, on openDemocracy 50.50 http://www.opendemocracy.net/author/shirin-ebadi

by 50_50_oD via twitter 12/4/2012 9:52:28 AM
Another question for Shirin Ebadi: How can Afghan and Iranian women improve their situation. Ebadi pointed out the situation between the 2 countries is similar in that they are rooted in questionable interpretations of the Koran. These include interpretations about the use of burqas in Afghanistan and coverage of the hair and body in Iran.

by Lisa Anderson@TR_Foundation edited by Katherine Baldwin 12/4/2012 9:53:07 AM
Shirin Ebadi asks the Taliban 'in which part of Islam did you find the burkha?' #twconf12

by SophieGSky via twitter 12/4/2012 9:53:50 AM
The problems of Iranian and Afghan women have a similar root - the problem is that Islam isn't being interpreted correctly in these countries, says @shirin_ebadi #twconf12

by Katherine Baldwin 12/4/2012 9:54:06 AM
Shirin Ebabi: "Taliban pls explain 2 me how a woman cannot cover her face in Mecca when praying, but must cover it in society?" #twconf12

by directingchange via twitter 12/4/2012 9:54:25 AM
In the name of Islam, women's rights get violated, said Ebadi. Much of Islamic interpretation comes from men, she noted. "We can be a Muslim and at the same time respect equal rights," she said.

by Lisa Anderson@TR_Foundation edited by Katherine Baldwin 12/4/2012 9:54:42 AM
Dr. Ebadi @trustwomenconf: women have to give their interpretation of Islamic law #twconf12

by Womanity Foundation via twitter 12/4/2012 9:54:56 AM
Correct & true interpretation of Islam so women's rights do not get violated Shirin Ebadi #twconf12

by unseenorg via twitter 12/4/2012 9:55:07 AM
When Culture Clashes With Law - Watch the #twconf12 LIVE from London http://bit.ly/YucO3I #womensrights @un_women @ladyexec @1000girlfriends

by diarmaid via twitter 12/4/2012 9:55:43 AM
Disturbing: MT @iht_rdv: More revenue generated by human trafficking than by Apple and McDonalds combined, says @moniquevilla at #twconf12

by luckykat via twitter 12/4/2012 9:56:05 AM
@shirin_ebadi asks the Taliban where in Islam did they find their ideas about women covering up with the burka @trustwomenconf #twconf12

by Katherine Baldwin 12/4/2012 9:56:57 AM
“@RashaQandeelBBC: #twconf12 @trustwomenconf p.twimg.com/A9QrKpeCAAAwfjm.jpg”
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by MahmoudAboBakr via twitter 12/4/2012 9:56:57 AM
A from Dr. Shirin Ebadi: Do not allow women's rights to be violated under the name of Islam. #twconf12

by Trust Women via twitter 12/4/2012 9:57:37 AM
60% of students in Iran are women, says Dr Ebadi @TrustWomenConf #twconf12

by Trust Women via twitter 12/4/2012 9:57:56 AM
Nobel Laureate @shirin_ebadi on need for collaboration, womens interpretation of law 4 cult change and equality. #TWConf12 @TrustWomenConf

by courtdiesel via twitter 12/4/2012 9:58:04 AM
Dr. Ebadi @trustwomenconf: laws in Iran are incompatible with women's social position, such as limitation on travels #twconf12

by Womanity Foundation via twitter 12/4/2012 9:58:21 AM
Question from Edit Schlaffer, head of Women Without Borders, on how women can become equal partners in Iran. Ebadi said Iranian women have gained the right to vote more than 50 years ago and nearly 60 percent of Iranian women are university graduates. She said women are taken very seriously even by the radical Islamist forces because they are very strong and impose their weight on Iranian society. But, laws are still difficult for women. For example, a woman who wants to get a passport must get permission from her husband, she said.

by Lisa Anderson@TR_Foundation 12/4/2012 9:58:28 AM
'Interpretation of Islam has been done by men, it's time women interpret Islam&make sense of Islam' #ShirinEbadi #twconf12 cc@_INSP

by Kuwaha via twitter 12/4/2012 9:58:36 AM
Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi says its possible to be muslim+ at same time respect equal rights and the rights of women. #twconf12

by Lisa Maclean via twitter 12/4/2012 9:59:02 AM
Monique Villa opens the Trust Women Conference. Watch live at http://www.trustwomenconf.com #twconf12 p.twimg.com/A9Qzc21CQAAFmP7.jpg

by JassimA via twitter 12/4/2012 9:59:10 AM
"What sort of law is this? This is not correct," said Ebadi. "We are facing these sorts of laws and we are protesting...because current laws are not compatible with our culture."

by Lisa Anderson@TR_Foundation 12/4/2012 9:59:32 AM
RT @courtdiesel: Nobel Laureate @shirin_ebadi on need for collaboration, womens interpretation of law 4 cult change and equality. #TWCo ...

by Trust Women via twitter 12/4/2012 9:59:37 AM
RT @sharmeenochinoy: Shirin Ebadi says if a woman wants a passport needs written permission from her husband to leave the country- what ...

by Trust Women via twitter 12/4/2012 9:59:52 AM
Eventually cultural attitudes to polygamy will change and law can follow to ban it, Ebadi suggests #twconf12 #globaldev

by LizFordGuardian via twitter 12/4/2012 9:59:58 AM
Shirin Ebadi: 'Our laws are not compatible with our culture' #iran #twconf12

by SophieGSky via twitter 12/4/2012 10:00:05 AM
The problems of Iranian & Afghan women have same root - Islam isn't being interpreted correctly there, says @shirin_ebadi #twconf12

by Trust Women via twitter 12/4/2012 10:00:09 AM
Dr. Shiran Ebadi:This is the time for women to interpret Islam. Must show that we can be Muslim AND believe in equality #twconf12

by Trust Women via twitter 12/4/2012 10:00:12 AM
Men in Iran support feminist movement because they know equal rights will usher in democracy, says Ebadi #twconf12 #globaldev

by LizFordGuardian via twitter 12/4/2012 10:00:15 AM
Some laws in Iran are not compatible with our culture, says Shirin Ebadi, women shouldn't have to ask their husbands to leave Iran #TWConf12

by 50_50_oD via twitter 12/4/2012 10:00:17 AM
Women's rights and democracy are two sides of the same coin #ShirinEbadi reminds audience at @trustwomenconf #twconf12 #womensrights #Iran

by Katie Nguyen via twitter 12/4/2012 10:00:40 AM
“@globalvoices: #Africa is a woman's name http://bit.ly/SDGYuX” #TWConf12

by Trust Women via twitter 12/4/2012 10:01:01 AM
Social challenges in Iran very strong because current law not compatible with our culture @shirin_ebadi #twconf12 #iran

by Astrid Zweynert via twitter 12/4/2012 10:01:17 AM
A young film documentarian then took the stage to discuss an upcoming film on the Egyptian revolution and sexual violence against women.

by Lisa Anderson@TR_Foundation edited by Katherine Baldwin 12/4/2012 10:01:21 AM
RT @chamwomeninlaw: @ramitanavai takes to the stage and discusses #mobsexattacks @TrustWomenConf #twconf12 p.twimg.com/A9Qz_MeCUAAkYl2.jpg

by Trust Women via twitter edited by Katherine Baldwin 12/4/2012 10:02:15 AM
Sex mobs and revolution - film on sexual harassment of girls during Egyptian revolution @trustwomenconf #twconf12

by Womanity Foundation via twitter 12/4/2012 10:02:30 AM
Watching clips of documentary on sexual abuse of women in Egypt #twconf12 Shocking stories told by victims of assault

by Katherine Baldwin 12/4/2012 10:02:54 AM
Sneak preview of Sex, Mobs and Revolution. Powerful insight to women's struggles in Egypt #twconf12 @TrustWomenConf

by unseenorg via twitter 12/4/2012 10:03:18 AM
RT @ChamWomeninLaw: @ramitanavai takes to the stage and discusses #mobsexattacks @TrustWomenConf #twconf12 p.twimg.com/A9Qz_MeCUAAkYl2.jpg

by Trust Women via twitter 12/4/2012 10:03:24 AM
Join the #twconf12 conference LIVE here http://bit.ly/YucO3I ~ Next panel session includes - @FreetheSlaves @AHAFoundation @Equality_Effect

by diarmaid via twitter 12/4/2012 10:03:29 AM
A trailer from the film depicts what women went through at the hands of men in Tahrir Square during the revolutionary protests. One women had her veil ripped off. A friend found herself stripped naked and assaulted by the hands of men in the streets. She said when she complained to a police officer, he refused to help her because he said she was wearing make-up, tight clothes and refused to cover her hair.

by Lisa Anderson@TR_Foundation 12/4/2012 10:03:41 AM