Comments on: Rating Obama on addressing Muslim women's issues

By: Terry, TX

Terry, TX — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:48:19 +0000

Education yes....very important.....head scarf....dumb point. How about mentioning genital mutilation....floggings for talking to men....arrest for showing your ankle....murder for women who cheat....I think he missed an opportunity....but I am sure it was a deliberate move on his part. No harsh realities for the Muslim world....only the American world. I am frankly no longer impressed.

By: Noel Anthony Haughey

Noel Anthony Haughey — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:15:13 +0000

A great speech this morning in Cairo by President Barack Obama touching on the most important issue is "WOMEN RIGHTS" especially in the Middle East. "A New Beginning" is imperative for World stability and peace....

By: Annie Kate

Annie Kate — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:09:03 +0000

Literacy and education should be of the same importance for women and girls as it is for the males of society. In a household where both the mother and father are educated, there is a stronger incentive to ensure that the children receive excellent educational opportunities and the standard of living in those households is higher. While education and literacy is important now for both sexes, it will become more so in the years to come; children who have a mother and father who are educated and literate will find themselves at an advantage over those who do not.

By: Mari

Mari — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:24:52 +0000

@ MARI........ There is TWO OF US??? Wow.

Brilliant article! I agree with the other Mari and Laura Lanza's comments!

Peace....... Shalom......... Salam.......... Paz everyone!

By: Patricia Taylor

Patricia Taylor — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:17:59 +0000

Middle East peace is all about women's human rights and the impact of Sharia law. It cannot be ignored. No more sweeping it under the table.

By: Isabel, Brazil

Isabel, Brazil — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:07:05 +0000

Many criticized the President, finally, because he spoke on the themes like democracy, women's rights and religious freedom, but of the diffuse form. I do not agree. I think the tone was appropriate. Don't enter the house of others to scold anyone. In this case,he was diplomatic as some. Point to Pres. Obama. Point to the US.

By: Isabel, Brazil

Isabel, Brazil — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:06:36 +0000

There is a big battle in the equal rights of Islamic women.

With less inequality, but not nonetheless fully balanced are the rights of women in America.

This is a battle for years with some victories. But unfortunately the tradition or the precoceito often dictate the rules of the lives of women.

By: Mari

Mari — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:56:11 +0000

That's right! You can not talk about the future if you do not address the illiteracy issues. Very nice write-up!
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By: Laura Lanza

Laura Lanza — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:54:40 +0000

This is a great article. Half my family is Muslim, some Catholics and some "Born Again" Christians, some Agnostic and several Atheists. We all respect each others ability to believe what makes us comfortable in life as we all work hard to contribute to society. Your organization is one I will try to follow on the Intranet. Thank you for your efforts on behalf of women worldwide.