http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: Violence against women) en-us Mon, 13 May 2013 06:45:00 -0700 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/kidnap-suspect-brother-hes-a-monster-i-hope-he-rots-in-jail?start=0 The bitter brothers of Cleveland abduction suspect Ariel Castro are stunned by the case and furious with their sibling. "He's a monster,"&nbsp;Onil Castro tells CNN. Brother Pedro is flabbergasted that one of the three victims is the daughter of a family friend whom Ariel greeted, hugged and supported as the father of the family hunted desperately for his child. "And you've got his daughter captive? Who does that? People who have no heart," said Pedro of his brother. Mon, 13 May 2013 06:45:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/kidnap-suspect-brother-hes-a-monster-i-hope-he-rots-in-jail Cleveland, Kidnapping, Rape, Violence against women, Crime, Ohio, United States, CNN The bitter brothers of Cleveland abduction suspect Ariel Castro are stunned by the case and furious with their sibling. "He's a monster," Onil Castro tells CNN. Brother Pedro is flabbergasted that one of the three victims is the daughter of a family friend whom Ariel greeted, hugged and supported as the father of the family hunted desperately for his child. "And you've got his daughter captive? Who does that? People who have no heart," said Pedro of his brother. http://news.linktv.org/videos/police-justice-system-failings-eyed-in-cleveland-kidnap-case?start=0 Did failings on the part of authorities lengthen the horrific ordeal of the Cleveland kidnap victims? As Ariel Castro makes his first court appearance, Democracy Now! looks at allegations of police negligence and at Castro's background, including the domestic violence for which he was never punished.<br /> Thu, 09 May 2013 08:57:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/police-justice-system-failings-eyed-in-cleveland-kidnap-case Cleveland, Kidnapping, Domestic violence, Violence against women, Ohio, United States, Democracy Now! Did failings on the part of authorities lengthen the horrific ordeal of the Cleveland kidnap victims? As Ariel Castro makes his first court appearance, Democracy Now! looks at allegations of police negligence and at Castro's background, including the domestic violence for which he was never punished. http://news.linktv.org/videos/prosecutor-felony-charges-filed-in-kidnapping-rape-case?start=0 Kidnapping and rape charges were filed today against Ariel Castro, the owner of the home in Cleveland, Ohio, where three women were held captive for close to ten years, according to the local prosecutor. Castro's brothers, Pedro and Onil Castro, are in custody but have not yet been charged.&nbsp; Wed, 08 May 2013 16:05:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/prosecutor-felony-charges-filed-in-kidnapping-rape-case Cleveland, Kidnapping, Ohio, Rape, Raw video, United States, Violence against women, Associated Press Kidnapping and rape charges were filed today against Ariel Castro, the owner of the home in Cleveland, Ohio, where three women were held captive for close to ten years, according to the local prosecutor. Castro's brothers, Pedro and Onil Castro, are in custody but have not yet been charged. http://news.linktv.org/videos/rescuer-charles-ramsey-you-gotta-have-cojones-on-this-planet?start=0 Instant internet hero Charles Ramsey, the neighbor who rescued the first of three women held captive in a Cleveland house for close to ten years, denied that he did anything special. "I'm just like you," he told Anderson Cooper. "We bleed the same blood, we put on our pants the same way. You gotta put that being a coward, and I don't want get in nobody's business aside for a minute. You gotta have some cojones on this planet, Bro." He wants any reward to go to the victims. Wed, 08 May 2013 09:12:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/rescuer-charles-ramsey-you-gotta-have-cojones-on-this-planet Cleveland, Kidnapping, Violence against women, United States, Ohio, Crime, Anderson Cooper, CNN Instant internet hero Charles Ramsey, the neighbor who rescued the first of three women held captive in a Cleveland house for close to ten years, denied that he did anything special. "I'm just like you," he told Anderson Cooper. "We bleed the same blood, we put on our pants the same way. You gotta put that being a coward, and I don't want get in nobody's business aside for a minute. You gotta have some cojones on this planet, Bro." He wants any reward to go to the victims. http://news.linktv.org/videos/neighbor-reveals-how-he-freed-kidnapped-women?start=0 <p>Charles Ramsey tells how he kicked in a door at a home in his Cleveland neighborhood to free Amanda Berry, one of three women in the house held captive for almost 10 years. Ramsay said he was "astonished" to learn of the situation in the home. He said he barbequed and "listened to salsa with the dude" of the house and that there was "nothing exciting about him ... until now."</p> Mon, 06 May 2013 22:22:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/neighbor-reveals-how-he-freed-kidnapped-women Cleveland, Kidnapping, Violence against women, Ohio, Crime, United States, The Wall Street Journal Charles Ramsey tells how he kicked in a door at a home in his Cleveland neighborhood to free Amanda Berry, one of three women in the house held captive for almost 10 years. Ramsay said he was "astonished" to learn of the situation in the home. He said he barbequed and "listened to salsa with the dude" of the house and that there was "nothing exciting about him ... until now." http://news.linktv.org/videos/bahrain-cops-lob-stun-grenades-at-women-protesters?start=0 Bahrain police casually tossed tear gas and stun grenades at anti-government female protesters, even though some of them were with toddlers. Women launched the demonstration in support of jailed political prisoners and against an upcoming Formula One race. It's the latest in a series of protests on the Gulf island demanding political reforms. &nbsp; Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:47:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/bahrain-cops-lob-stun-grenades-at-women-protesters Bahrain, Tear gas, Stun grenade, Women in Islam, Violence against women, Political prisoner, Formula One, Shia Islam, Sunni Islam, Euronews Bahrain police casually tossed tear gas and stun grenades at anti-government female protesters, even though some of them were with toddlers. Women launched the demonstration in support of jailed political prisoners and against an upcoming Formula One race. It's the latest in a series of protests on the Gulf island demanding political reforms. http://news.linktv.org/videos/steubenville-trial-blogger-who-exposed-ohio-high-school-rape-case-speaks-out?start=0 Two high school football players in Steubenville, Ohio, have been found guilty of raping a 16-year-old girl at a party last August. On Sunday, the teenagers, Trent Mays and Ma'lik Richmond, were found delinquent in the sexual assault of the girl who witnesses testified was too drunk to move or speak. The case sparked a national controversy following the emergence of images and social media postings from the night of the assault. Democracy Now! is joined by Alexandria Goddard, a crime blogger who first exposed crucial evidence in the case by taking screen shots of incriminating social media posts, photographs and videos before they could be deleted. The hacker group Anonymous picked up on Goddard's posts and released shocking video from the night of the assault. We also speak to Marc Randazza, a First Amendment lawyer who represented Goddard when she was unsuccessfully sued for defamation. "I'm convinced that if she hadn't started blogging about this, and Anonymous hadn't taken up the standard, that this case would have been swept under the rug," Randazza says. <br /> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:05:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/steubenville-trial-blogger-who-exposed-ohio-high-school-rape-case-speaks-out Steubenville, Ohio, Steubenville High School, Rape, Marc Randazza, Anonymous, High school football in North America, Social media, Violence against women, Sexual assault, Ohio Two high school football players in Steubenville, Ohio, have been found guilty of raping a 16-year-old girl at a party last August. On Sunday, the teenagers, Trent Mays and Ma'lik Richmond, were found delinquent in the sexual assault of the girl who witnesses testified was too drunk to move or speak. The case sparked a national controversy following the emergence of images and social media postings from the night of the assault. Democracy Now! is joined by Alexandria Goddard, a crime blogger who first exposed crucial evidence in the case by taking screen shots of incriminating social media posts, photographs and videos before they could be deleted. The hacker group Anonymous picked up on Goddard's posts and released shocking video from the night of the assault. We also speak to Marc Randazza, a First Amendment lawyer who represented Goddard when she was unsuccessfully sued for defamation. "I'm convinced that if she hadn't started blogging about this, and Anonymous hadn't taken up the standard, that this case would have been swept under the rug," Randazza says. http://news.linktv.org/videos/steubenville-athletes-convicted-of-rape?start=0 Two members of Steubenville's celebrated high school football team have been found guilty of raping a drunken 16-year-old girl after photos of the victim were shared online, and Ohio's attorney general warned that other students might yet be charged. The players sobbed in court as they apologized for the rape that has torn apart the community, including those who charged that police dragged their feet because the attackers were athletes. A video of athletes joking about the attack was widely distributed by Anonymous to spur prosecution. The two face at least a year in juvenile detention and may be held until they turn 21. Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:02:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/steubenville-athletes-convicted-of-rape Steubenville, Ohio, Steubenville High School, Rape, Anonymous, High school football in North America, Violence against women, Youth detention center, Ohio, United States, Women's Rights Two members of Steubenville's celebrated high school football team have been found guilty of raping a drunken 16-year-old girl after photos of the victim were shared online, and Ohio's attorney general warned that other students might yet be charged. The players sobbed in court as they apologized for the rape that has torn apart the community, including those who charged that police dragged their feet because the attackers were athletes. A video of athletes joking about the attack was widely distributed by Anonymous to spur prosecution. The two face at least a year in juvenile detention and may be held until they turn 21. http://news.linktv.org/videos/obama-signs-law-protecting-native-american-women-lgbt-community?start=0 President Obama has signed into law historic new protections for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault with the expanded reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. Initially passed in 1994, the bill lapsed in 2011 after Republicans blocked it over the new protections. The measure was approved after House Republicans finally allowed a vote last week. It includes a landmark addition that empower Native American tribal authorities to prosecute non-Native Americans for abuses committed on tribal lands. For the first time ever, it will also specifically include gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender survivors. DNow! is joined by two guests who attended Thursday's reauthorization ceremony at the White House: Juana Majel Dixon, first vice president of the National Congress of American Indians; and Mara Keisling, a transgender rights activist and founding executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality. <br /> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:57:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/obama-signs-law-protecting-native-american-women-lgbt-community Violence Against Women Act, Sexual assault, Native American, LGBT rights, Violence against women, Domestic violence, Women's Rights, White House, Barack Obama President Obama has signed into law historic new protections for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault with the expanded reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. Initially passed in 1994, the bill lapsed in 2011 after Republicans blocked it over the new protections. The measure was approved after House Republicans finally allowed a vote last week. It includes a landmark addition that empower Native American tribal authorities to prosecute non-Native Americans for abuses committed on tribal lands. For the first time ever, it will also specifically include gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender survivors. DNow! is joined by two guests who attended Thursday's reauthorization ceremony at the White House: Juana Majel Dixon, first vice president of the National Congress of American Indians; and Mara Keisling, a transgender rights activist and founding executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality. http://news.linktv.org/videos/witness-delhi-woman-shot-dead-resisting-sex-attack?start=0 Just months after a fatal gang rape of a young paramedic in Delhi rattled the nation, a 25-year-old woman was shot dead in the city while returning home tonight with her husband. Though a witness said she was shot resisting a sexual attack, police said the killing was triggered by a personal grudge. Sun, 24 Feb 2013 21:49:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/witness-delhi-woman-shot-dead-resisting-sex-attack Delhi, Rape, Violence against women, India, Women in India, New Delhi, Crime, Types of rape, IBN Live Just months after a fatal gang rape of a young paramedic in Delhi rattled the nation, a 25-year-old woman was shot dead in the city while returning home tonight with her husband. Though a witness said she was shot resisting a sexual attack, police said the killing was triggered by a personal grudge. http://news.linktv.org/videos/activists-rape-harassment-out-of-control-in-egypt?start=0 Egyptian women are grappling with a daunting atmosphere of sexual harassment and even rape in Egypt, even though vigilante groups are trying to improve safety for women. Egyptian Human Rights groups say verbal and physical violence against women is out of control. "Cases of rape have continued since the eighteen days of the revolution; we have seen many women attacked," said an activist. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:45:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/activists-rape-harassment-out-of-control-in-egypt Rape, Egyptian Revolution, Sexual harassment, Violence against women, Egypt, Tahrir Square, Human rights, Public space, Euronews Egyptian women are grappling with a daunting atmosphere of sexual harassment and even rape in Egypt, even though vigilante groups are trying to improve safety for women. Egyptian Human Rights groups say verbal and physical violence against women is out of control. "Cases of rape have continued since the eighteen days of the revolution; we have seen many women attacked," said an activist. http://news.linktv.org/videos/one-billion-rising-dancing-demonstrators-target-violence-against-women?start=0 Millions of people in India and more than 200 other countries joined dances yesterday to raise awareness of violence against women. The "One Billion Rising" project, named for the fact that an estimated billion women have been or will be victims of violence, is the creation of playwright Eve Ensler.<br /> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:18:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/one-billion-rising-dancing-demonstrators-target-violence-against-women One Billion Rising, Violence against women, India, Dance, Types of rape, Eve Ensler, Women, Euronews Millions of people in India and more than 200 other countries joined dances yesterday to raise awareness of violence against women. The "One Billion Rising" project, named for the fact that an estimated billion women have been or will be victims of violence, is the creation of playwright Eve Ensler. http://news.linktv.org/videos/shocking-witness-details-emerge-in-india-gangrape?start=0 The friend of a 23-year-old Indian student who died after being gang-raped on a moving bus in New Delhi speaks for the first time about the attack. Activists in India have been demanding serious changes to Indian laws and rights for women after news broke about the horrific rape. Sat, 05 Jan 2013 09:07:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/shocking-witness-details-emerge-in-india-gangrape Types of rape, New Delhi, India, Women in India, Violence against women, ITN News The friend of a 23-year-old Indian student who died after being gang-raped on a moving bus in New Delhi speaks for the first time about the attack. Activists in India have been demanding serious changes to Indian laws and rights for women after news broke about the horrific rape. http://news.linktv.org/videos/india-five-men-charged-over-horrific-delhi-gang-rape?start=0 Five men have been charged over the gang-rape and murder of a 23-year-old medical student in the Indian capital of Delhi last month, as the case continues to spark outrage and protests.<br /> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:48:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/india-five-men-charged-over-horrific-delhi-gang-rape 2012 Delhi gang rape case, New Delhi, India, Delhi, Rape, Women in India, Violence against women, Channel 4 News Five men have been charged over the gang-rape and murder of a 23-year-old medical student in the Indian capital of Delhi last month. http://news.linktv.org/videos/what-happened-to-indias-two-million-missing-women-linkasia-bulletin-1313?start=0 As India's anti-rape protests continue, LinkAsia speaks with Siwan Anderson of the University of British Columbia about other dangers facing women. Indian women face premature death at every phase of their lives, from abortions due to preference for boys to early childhood health disparities to injuries suffered in adulthood. Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:46:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/what-happened-to-indias-two-million-missing-women-linkasia-bulletin-1313 India, Violence against women, Rape, New Delhi, Health equity, Types of rape, Women in India, University of British Columbia, LinkAsia, Yul Kwon As India's anti-rape protests continue, LinkAsia speaks with Siwan Anderson of the University of British Columbia about other dangers facing women. Indian women face premature death at every phase of their lives, from abortions due to preference for boys to early childhood health disparities to injuries suffered in adulthood. http://news.linktv.org/videos/rape-protests-spread-to-nepal?start=0 The wave of anger unleashed by the savage rape and murder of a Delhi woman has spread beyond India's borders. In Kathmandu, protestors have held days of rallies demanding the Nepalese government do more to protect women and punish the perpetrators of sexual violence.<br /> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:17:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/rape-protests-spread-to-nepal Kathmandu, Nepal, India, Rape, Violence against women, Women's Rights, Government of Nepal, Al Jazeera English The wave of anger unleashed by the savage rape and murder of a Delhi woman has spread beyond India's borders. In Kathmandu, protestors have held days of rallies demanding the Nepalese government do more to protect women and punish the perpetrators of sexual violence. http://news.linktv.org/videos/italian-priests-misogynist-rant-sparks-fury?start=0 A Catholic priest has enraged many Italians with a rant in which he blames women for provoking domestic violence and sexual abuse. The priest, who accused women of triggering violence with poor housekeeping and provocative clothes, has been urged to resign.<br /> Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:15:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/italian-priests-misogynist-rant-sparks-fury Violence against women, Italy, Domestic violence, Priest, Priesthood (Catholic Church), Misogyny, Liguria, San Terenzo, Catholic Church, Sexual abuse A Catholic priest has enraged many Italians with a rant in which he blames women for provoking domestic violence and sexual abuse. The priest, who accused women of triggering violence with poor housekeeping and provocative clothes, has been urged to resign. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-112812?start=1403 <p>Twin car bombings kill scores in Damascus as rebels down a warplane in Aleppo, the Obama administration seeks to codify its kill list with a drone rule book, many Afghan regions remain at the mercy of warlords, and more.</p> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-112812 United Nations, Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinians, Jaramana, Drone, Foreign relations of Saudi Arabia, Takhar Province, Human rights in Jordan, National Center for Human Rights (Jordan), Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt Presenter, Male #1 In the Iraqi city of Erbil, the Kurdish film festival is ongoing for the third consecutive day. Most of the participating films tackle the issue of violence against women as their main theme. Reporter, Male #2 A noteworthy collection of films were presented as part of the events of the third day of the Kurdish film festival, which continued to host its activities in a media hall in the city of Erbil, with the attendance of a large number of producers, artists, intellectuals, and those interested in the arts and theater. Guest, Male #2 (Ali Ahmed, Artist) This very beautiful festival takes up the issue of violence against women, and this day is considered to be a global festival. What is important is that Erbil's cinema management took up the issue. I see a beautiful, successful festival with simple stories. It's nice to see their encouragement for the artistic movement, and their interest in speaking about violence against women. Today, and thanks to God, is the third day of the festival, which is ongoing from morning to evening. Reporter, Male #3 On the agenda of the festival's third day are two films shown for the first time during the morning, and 16 short films in the evening. The films' themes are varied, but they are united in bringing up a serious issue, and that is to raise awareness in society of the importance of confronting violence in all its forms, specifically against women. Guest, Male #4 (Saed Abdullah, Production Manager in the Iraqi Cinema Department) Every director and author has their own view and their own tendencies. Yet in all cases, all the issues and thoughts pour into one source, which is respect for women. And this festival is evidence that we, as Kurdish people, are interested in women's issues and rights, women's obligations toward men, and men's obligations toward women. Reporter, Male #2 A collection of special and interesting films were shown during the events and activities of the third day of the Kurdish film festival, and they were praised by the festival's participants and attendees. ** Contact Mosaic News: mosaicnews{at}linktv{dot}org http://news.linktv.org/videos/teenage-girl-punched-unconscious-in-shocking-attack?start=0 A 16-year-old girl hit in the back of the head and knocked unconscious in an unprovoked street attack by an unidentified man in east London describes the incident. Report by Sophie Foster. <br /> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:02:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/teenage-girl-punched-unconscious-in-shocking-attack Plaistow, Violent crime, Closed-circuit television, East London, London, Crime, Violence against women, United Kingdom, ITN News A 16-year-old girl hit in the back of the head and knocked unconscious in an unprovoked street attack by an unidentified man in east London describes the incident. Report by Sophie Foster. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101212?start=406 <p>Anti-Morsi slogans lead to clashes between Islamists and liberals in Tahrir Square, African Union forces expand control outside of Mogadishu, Saudi Arabia ranks as world's second-worst country for women, and more.</p> Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101212 Taliban, Israel, Islamism, Afghanistan, Tahrir Square, Women's rights in Saudi Arabia, Ghazni Province, Jalalabad Airport, Bahrain Uprising, Nobel Peace Prize Presenter, Male #1 An opinion poll carried out by the Thomson-Reuters Foundation showed that Saudi Arabia is the world's second-worst country, after India, with regard to violence that targets women. The poll included several factors such as education, healthcare, and work opportunities. Reporter, Female #1 There's another negative testimony against Saudi Arabia's ruling al-Saud family, and this time it's Western. It is the second-worst country in the world for the treatment of women, after India. Women in this kingdom suffer from constraints that are not even condoned by God. Reporter, Female #1 An opinion poll was carried out by the Thomson-Reuters Foundation in 19 developing and developed countries. It was about violence against women in these countries, which include Mexico, Brazil, and India. Though the poll's results may have surprised many, it was expected by the majority, which is aware of the rights situation that is exhausting for women in the kingdom. Reporter, Female #1 What's exciting is the silence from official international organizations on the report, since they speak loudly in defense of women and rights. The poll took several factors into consideration, such as education, healthcare, work opportunities, and violence that targets women. Reporter, Female #1 According to human rights organizations, women in Saudi Arabia suffer from heavy constraints, even in the simplest civil and human rights situations. They are second or perhaps third-class citizens, tied by constraints imposed by the al-Saud regime's mandates and the politics of apartheid. Saudi Arabia is regarded as the only country in the world that prohibits women from driving cars. Not only that, there is a broader system of discrimination against women. Reporter, Female #1 The Saudi woman is not allowed to make any decisions in her daily life except with the approval of male members of her family, usually her husband, father, brother, or even her son. This means that females cannot work, study, or travel without pre-approval from a guardian. They are unable to access some types of medical care, complete administrative tasks, or go shopping. They are not even able to present a domestic violence complaint without the presence of a guardian, who may be the perpetrator himself. And they are denied not only the ability to be a candidate in elections, but also the ability to vote. Reporter, Female #1 The facts remain this way, despite promises from King Abdullah Bin Abdel Aziz to grant women the right to participate in municipal elections. These promises remain ink on paper. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101012?start=833 <p>Thousands march to demand justice for massacre of Copts in Cairo, Israel gears up for early elections amid Palestinian fears of renewed violence, Pakistani girl shot in head by Taliban remains in critical condition, and more.</p> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101012 Syrian Civil War, Syria, Gaza, NATO, Benjamin Netanyahu, Afghanistan War, Israel Defense Forces, Afghanistan, Palestinians, United Nations Presenter, Female #1 Pakistani surgeons were able to extract a bullet from the body of a 14-year-old girl. The Pakistani Taliban shot her because of her support for girls' education, and because of her criticism of the Taliban movement. Doctors say that the girl is still in critical condition. She was shot in the head and neck yesterday after leaving school in the town of Mingora, in Pakistan's Swat Valley. Reporter, Male #1 Malala Yousufzai is a girl who has not left childhood just yet. But this did not prevent her from being shot by armed men from the Pakistani Taliban movement. Bullets were fired by armed men from the movement after they stopped the bus that was transporting Malala and her friends after they left school. One of the bullets pierced Malala's head, rendering her unconscious. Reporter, Male #1 Medical reports indicate that Malala's condition is still critical, and that the next three or four days of her life are important. The bullet penetrated her skull and remains near her neck. Malala was punished for recently leading a campaign that called for the right to education for girls in Swat Valley. It was a campaign that attracted tens of thousands of girls deprived of education at the hands of the Taliban, who control the valley. Reporter, Male #1 She has been writing to international media outlets since she was 11, revealing that girls in the region are being subjected to terror, death threats to prevent them from receiving an education, and the arson of their schools. Reporter, Male #1 Pakistani society went through a harsh shock after the assassination attempt on Malala. The attempt was claimed by the Pakistani Taliban, which vowed to track her down once more if she survived this time. Guest, Female #2 Malala Yousufzai is like our sister. We pray that she recovers soon. We hope that students can benefit from her enlightening beliefs. Guest, Male #2 I believe that this is evidence of an atrocity. This is not an attack on Malala alone. It's an attack on all the girls in the country. Reporter, Male #1 Malala has received the first National Peace Award from the Pakistani government, and she was nominated for the International Children's Peace Prize, which is awarded by the KidsRights Foundation. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-100312?start=407 <p>Iranian riot police clash with demonstrators during currency crisis protests in Tehran, Bahrain launches crackdown on funeral for activist who died in custody, Tunisian woman accused of indecency after being raped by security forces, and more.</p> Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-100312 Syrian Civil War, Syria, Israel, Human rights, Aleppo, Free Syrian Army, Palestinians, Iran, Damascus, Activism Presenter, Male #1 The Tunisian judiciary charged a girl with public indecency, after police said they had arrested her in a car under what they described as "suspicious circumstances" this past September. The girl had accused security agents of raping her. The judge ended the session, which he held to listen to the victim, who for now is a defendant, until further review of the case and the rest of the accusations at a later time. This came at a time when the square of the Palace of Justice was filled with hundreds of people showing solidarity with the girl. Ramzi Hefayad reports from Tunisia. Reporter, Male #2 At the closing of the first session of a controversial trial, whose sessions may drag on, the examining judge directed a charge of public indecency against the girl, who accused security agents of raping her. Guest, Female #1 We need justice. These are needs that can't be ignored. We did not revolt so that we would get falsely accused in the end. We're going back. We want justice, we don't want oppression. Guest, Female #2 Have we forgotten what we worked hard for? We don't trust the police anymore. We're afraid to be stopped by them. This is no longer a safe country. Reporter, Male #2 Everything leaked from the court's corridors and the investigating bureau indicates that there will be no quick solution to this case, in which the girl remains both victim and defendant. This situation doesn't frighten the 80 lawyers who took up the girl's case. Guest, Male #3 (Abdel Sattar Bin Moussa, President of Tunisian League for Human Rights and the Girl's Lawyer) They are malicious accusations. Security agents, who were the ones accused of the rape, cannot be the witnesses. This means that the ruling on the investigation will not issue its decision today. It will take days. I believe that the decision will be directed towards maintaining the accusations brought against her, which will be very dangerous. Reporter, Male #2 The broad popularity of this case, as well as its media following, are once again rousing the tense relationship that has always existed between employees of the Tunisian Ministry of Internal Affairs and the rest of the population. Reporter, Male #2 Whatever the outcome of the case may be, the girl's complaint in itself proves that employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are no longer a red line, as in the previous era. This is a new situation that is unfamiliar to all of the defendants, plaintiffs, and observers. Ramzi Hefayad, Dubai TV, Tunisia. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-073012?start=208 Data from international organizations show that women in Kashmir are the biggest victims of violence in the world. Press TV takes a closer look at the plight of women in Kashmir after decades of conflict. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-073012 Syrian Civil War, Jerusalem, Palestinians, Rohingya, Kashmir, US presidential election, 2012, Economy of Israel, Israeli settlement, Iraqi Army, United Nations Special Rapporteur Life for women in Indian-administered Kashmir is extremely hard. Decades of conflict, domestic violence, and mental diseases have taken a toll on Kashmiri women. Data from international organizations show that women in the territory are the biggest victims of violence in the world. Press TV takes a closer look at the plight of women in Kashmir. http://news.linktv.org/videos/indian-molestation-video-sparks-outrage-on-womens-rights?start=0 A video of a gang of young men molesting a young girl in public has shocked India and sparked angry protests across the nation. While four of the attackers have been caught, some activists say the incident highlights how poorly women's rights are taken in India. Sat, 14 Jul 2012 12:42:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/indian-molestation-video-sparks-outrage-on-womens-rights India, Guwahati, Violence against women, Sexual assault, Women's Rights, Assam, Corruption in India, Government of India, Al Jazeera English A video of a gang of young men molesting a young girl in public has shocked India and sparked angry protests across the nation. While four of the attackers have been caught, some activists say the incident highlights how poorly women's rights are taken in India. http://news.linktv.org/videos/egyptian-women-fight-back-against-sexual-harassment?start=0 For years, Egyptian women have put up with sexual harassment, simply for walking down the street. Now they are saying 'enough is enough." But female protestors even came under attack at an anti-sexual harassment rally in Tahrir Square last month. Tue, 03 Jul 2012 08:55:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/egyptian-women-fight-back-against-sexual-harassment Egyptian Revolution, Sexual harassment, Egypt, Women in Egypt, Tahrir Square, Violence against women, Women's Rights, Protest, Women in Arab societies, Women in Islam For years, Egyptian women have put up with sexual harassment, simply for walking down the street. Now they are coming out into the open to say 'enough is enough'. At a rally in Tahrir Square last month, female protestors came under attack. Water was thrown into the crowd in an attempt to repel the mob of men who were groping women and trying to remove their clothes. An anti-harassment demonstration became itself a target for harassment. What used to be a silent shame has now been thrust into the open, with exhibitions and events. The revolution in Egypt has raised the expectations of many women. Al Jazeera's Jacky Rowland reports from Cairo. http://news.linktv.org/videos/adding-insult-to-injury-violent-greek-politician-sues-victims?start=0 After several days in hiding, a Greek far-right member of parliament has reappeared to announce he intends to press criminal charges and bring lawsuits against two women he violently attacked on live TV. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:07:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/adding-insult-to-injury-violent-greek-politician-sues-victims Ilias Kasidiaris, Golden Dawn (Greece), Liana Kanelli, Greek general election, 2012, Politics of Greece, Greece, Far-right politics, Assault, Violence against women, Ant1 A Greek far-right member of parliament is pressing criminal charges against two woman he attacked on live TV. He says he was provoked. After throwing a glass of water at one left-wing rival, Ilias Kasidarias, spokesman for the far-right Golden Dawn party, lashed out at another. Al Jazeera's Charlie Angela reports. http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-greek-far-right-politician-assaults-women-on-live-tv?start=0 Ilias Kasidiaris, a spokesman for Greece's far-right Golden Dawn party, has thrown water at one female politician and then attacked another on live television. A statement on his party's website said Kasidiaris was "provoked." Thu, 07 Jun 2012 08:34:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-greek-far-right-politician-assaults-women-on-live-tv Golden Dawn (Greece), Ilias Kasidiaris, Liana Kanelli, Greece, Syriza, Communist Party of Greece, Ant1, Assault, Far-right politics, Politics of Greece Ilias Kasidiaris, a spokesman for Greece's far-right Golden Dawn party, has thrown water at one female politician and then attacked another on live television. Radical left Syriza party member Rena Dorou had brought up a court case pending against Kasidiaris during a morning talk show on the Greek channel Antenna, prompting the attacks on her and Communist Party member Liana Kanelli, who was struck three times. A statement on the Golden Dawn website said Kasidiaris was "provoked." A public prosecutor has ordered his arrest. http://news.linktv.org/videos/afghan-schoolgirls-targeted-in-new-poison-attacks?start=0 Over 150 girls and teachers are being treated at a hospital following the latest poison attack on a school in the Takhar province of Afghanistan. Police are blaming radicals who oppose the education of women and girls for the attacks. Wed, 30 May 2012 15:20:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/afghan-schoolgirls-targeted-in-new-poison-attacks Takhar Province, Female education, Taliban, Afghanistan, Poison, Taliban insurgency, Balkh Province, Kabul, Afghan National Army, Violence against women Over 150 girls and teachers are being treated at a hospital following a poison attack on their school on Tuesday in the Takhar province. According to doctors this is the third attack on schools in northern Afghan provinces of Balkh and Takhar. Takhar province Police Chief, Mahmood Hassan, said an investigation team at the school found that a toxic material appeared to have been sprayed in the air prior to the girls' entering the premises. Many of the students suffered headaches, vomiting and even fell unconscious as they were being admitted to the hospital. Police blame radicals for attacking schools with unidentified toxic powder which is used to contaminate the air in classrooms. The radicals oppose the education of women and girls. Amena Jan, one of the girls who was poisoned, described her experience. "When I came into class I smelled something and then started to vomit and fell unconscious. I don't remember what happened after that," she said. Head of Takhar regional hospital, Habibiullah Rustaqi, said he was looking into the incident. "We have already sent the blood samples of poisoned students to a laboratory in Kabul in order to get a clear result of what happened. All of these incidents are similar. It has created a panic among students. I have suggested to officials to shut the school at least for a week," he said. Only a month ago, 150 schoolgirls were poisoned in Takhar province after drinking water that had been contaminated. Following the defeat of the Taliban in 2001 led by U.S.-backed Afghan forces, girls have returned to schools, especially in the country's capital Kabul. Previously, they were banned from receiving an education and women from working. However, there are still periodic attacks against students, teachers and school buildings, usually in the more conservative south and east of the country, from where the Taliban insurgency draws most of its support. By: Nadia Mayen Al Arabiya with Agencies http://news.linktv.org/videos/new-report-reveals-epidemic-of-japanese-domestic-abuse?start=0 Recent efforts to curb incidents of domestic violence towards women in Japan have faltered, according to a new report. Contributor Toshi Maeda explains how the Japanese people reacted on social media. Fri, 11 May 2012 17:41:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/new-report-reveals-epidemic-of-japanese-domestic-abuse Japan, Domestic violence, Violence against women, Japanese people, Women, LinkAsia, Yul Kwon Recent efforts to curb incidents of domestic violence towards women in Japan have faltered, according to a new report. Contributor Toshi Maeda explains how the Japanese people reacted on social media. http://news.linktv.org/videos/egypt-women-make-their-mark-with-graffiti?start=0 Women in Egypt are turning to graffiti as they demand more rights and freedoms and try to change the traditional perception of women there. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:42:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/egypt-women-make-their-mark-with-graffiti Egypt, Graffiti, Women in Egypt, Tahrir Square, Cairo, Protest, Public art, Politics of Egypt, Women in Islam, Virginity test Women in Egypt are turning to graffiti as they demand more rights and freedoms and try to change the traditional perception of women there. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-030812?start=33 <p>The cry for "bread and roses" continues across the Middle East, Afghan women still struggling for their right to an education, Israeli forces attack Palestinian women challenging occupation policies, and more.</p> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-030812 International Women's Day, Saudi Arabia, United Nations, Nuclear program of Iran, Women's Rights, Palestinians, Women in Arab societies, International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran, Violence against women Presenter, Male #1 Today, Lebanon and the world celebrated International Women's Day. So why is March 8 Women's Day? And what does it signify? Maha Hotayt reports. Reporter, Female #1 On March 8, 1908, thousands of women textile workers protested on the streets of New York under the slogan "bread and roses." They carried dry bread and roses, demanding shorter work hours, voting rights, and an end to child labor. This demonstration marked the start of the women's movement in the United States, especially after middle-class women joined the wave of demand for equality and justice. They adopted slogans demanding political rights, and particularly voting rights. On May 8, 1909, National Women's Day was celebrated for the first time in commemoration of the protests in New York. In 1977, May 8 was declared International Women's Day. Journalist and poet Joumana Haddad says Women's Day belongs to every woman who was told by someone that she "cannot," and she proved them wrong. Guest, Female #2 (Joumana Haddad, Journalist and Poet) For a lot of people, International Women's Day is linked to the illusion of celebrating a woman for being a woman. I view this as positive discrimination that I am against. International Women's Day is a reminder of all the women, and even men, who fought for a better world for women, a more equal world, and those who are still struggling today. So it is a day to commend those people. It is the day of the woman who believes in her power, and takes action. It is a cry to rise up and do something against the continued assault on women's dignity, and even their most basic human rights, by our patriarchal society. I believe it is disgrace for Lebanon that its parliament still hasn't adopted a law that protects women from domestic violence. It makes me feel ashamed to be Lebanese. Reporter, Female #1 Many say it's strange that women are demanding their rights in Lebanon since they have received most of them, an argument that falters when faced with a United Nations report indicating that the largest number of crimes of honor worldwide takes place in Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Iraq and Palestine, pointing out that 66 murders were recorded between 1999 and 2007 in Lebanon, this being the most extreme type of violence against women. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-030812?start=687 <p>The cry for "bread and roses" continues across the Middle East, Afghan women still struggling for their right to an education, Israeli forces attack Palestinian women challenging occupation policies, and more.</p> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-030812 International Women's Day, Saudi Arabia, United Nations, Nuclear program of Iran, Women's Rights, Palestinians, Women in Arab societies, International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran, Violence against women Presenter, Male #1 In Saudi Arabia, reports say at least one female student of King Khalid University has been killed during a protest rally. The epileptic student died of a head injury on Wednesday. This, as another student suffered a miscarriage as she was attacked by security forces and religious police. At least 53 students were injured when security forces clashed with female students there to protest discrimination, mistreatment, and the lack of basic facilities. 29 university professors have resigned following the brutal attack on the female students. King Khalid University is located in the southwestern city of Abha. Students have been called on to hold a demonstration Saturday demanding the resignation of the president of the university. http://news.linktv.org/videos/pakistani-pride-in-sharmeen-obaid-chinoys-oscar-win?start=0 Pakistani social media exploded last week when director Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy became the first Pakistani filmmaker to win an Oscar, with the documentary short Saving Face. Wajahat Khan reports from Islamabad, where the feedback hasn't been all positive. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:13:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/pakistani-pride-in-sharmeen-obaid-chinoys-oscar-win Pakistan, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Academy Award, Social media, Women in Pakistan, Acid throwing, Saving Face (film), Violence against women, Yul Kwon, LinkAsia Yul Kwon: This week, an Oscar went to a Pakistani film for the first time in history. The documentary short, Saving Face, chronicles the work of the British-Pakistani plastic surgeon Mohammad Jawad. His patients are women who have been victimized by brutal acid attacks. The film was co-directed by a native Pakistani, Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy. Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy: To all the women in Pakistan who are working for change, don’t give up on your dreams - this is for you. Yul Kwon: Here’s Wajahat Khan on how Pakistanis are reacting to the Oscar win. Wajahat Khan: Obaid Chinoy has been making films touching on women, children and war for the last decade now, but because all of her work is in English and is only distributed to western channels and networks, she was never a household name in Pakistan, till this moment. Social media was expected to explode with Oscar pride, and it did. But well before the Oscar announcement, her supporters had started a Facebook community group, “Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy Has Gotta Win An Oscar,” posting reviews of her movie, Saving Face, as well as serving as a virtual pep rally for the Pakistani producer. The hashtags of #Sharmeen and #Oscar started trending on Pakistan’s Twitter feed and her followers jumped from a little over 4,000 to well over 10,000. But then, there were some gripes. An online poster from Pakistan’s largest religious political party, the Jamaat-e-Islami or the Party of Islam, slammed Pakistani media for promoting what they said was “Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy’s American Oscar” and ignoring what they claimed were “American crimes of burning Qurans in Afghanistan.” Many users agreed. One extremist user, Maaz Khan, even suggested that Obaid Chinoy “should be beheaded.” Others joined the hate brigade, too. This Facebook update from a filmmaker, Faizan Haquee, said: "The nation is indeed celebrating, but I hope they're not celebrating an accolade that'll come back to haunt them!" The point of contention was the subject of Obaid Chinoy’s film: acid throwing on women by Pakistani men as a revenge tactic. Nadir Hassan, a young columnist at the usually left-leaning Express Tribune, churned out a piece that got a lot of Facebook likes, called "How to Win an Oscar." His hardly veiled criticism: Obaid Chinoy follows a pro-western agenda. He wrote: "Her documentaries all perform the kabuki dance that brings forth international funding, distribution and publicity." But Obaid Chinoy had her defenders too. A widely retweeted post by radio presenter and documentarian Fasi Zaka captured the essence of the debate, as he questioned the logic of those who were criticizing Sharmeen. Maha Jawed put an existentialist spin on the whole Oscar debate about whether Pakistanis should welcome or hate their new Oscar heroine’s attempts. As in most things Pakistani, the left versus right divide was hard at work on Pakistan's social media networks during and after Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy’s Oscar victory. Sure, her choice of subject was not rosy, but then, Pakistan is a hard country with bitter realities. Now that she has found Oscar glory and has officially decided to launch an anti-acid campaign to protect Pakistani women, her detractors and critics might understand her reasoning and where she is coming from. From Islamabad, Pakistan, this is Wajahat S. Khan for LinkAsia. Yul Kwon: The vast majority of attacks involving acid occur within the Seraiki ethnic population, located in the central and southeastern parts of Pakistan. Acid is widely available in these areas, as it's used to harvest cotton. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-122711?start=1144 Thousands of demonstrators were expected at a rally in Beit Shemesh on Tuesday to protest the separation of women as well as violence against women and girls by ultra-orthodox extremists, IBA reports. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-122711 Israel, Women in Israel, Syrian Civil War, Women in Egypt, Politics of Iraq, 2011 Libyan Uprising, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Ali Abdullah Saleh, Israel Defense Forces, Cairo Thousands of demonstrators are expected at a rally in Beit Shemesh tonight to protest the separation of women as well as violence against women and girls by ultra-orthodox extremists. The rally in Beit Shemesh gets underway in one hour and is expected to draw not only thousands of demonstrators but a full contingent of media as well as the ongoing story of women in Israeli society and specifically ultra-orthodox society continues to make headlines. The rally was originally slated to take place in the courtyard of a school, but the venue was changed after organizers said ultra-orthodox extremists had threatened violence unless the location was moved. Busses will bring participants from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and the Sharon region. http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-egypt-shocked-by-brutal-beating-of-female-protestor?start=0 Egyptians have been angered by a video showing military police violently beating a prone female protester in ongoing clashes in Cairo. The images are particularly shocking in this Arab country because the soldiers also violate the woman's modesty by pulling her clothing over her head, exposing her bra and midriff. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:46:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/raw-video-egypt-shocked-by-brutal-beating-of-female-protestor Egypt, Tahrir Square, Military police, Women in Egypt, Protest, Abaya, Cairo, Baton (law enforcement), Violence against women, Bra WARNING: Graphic Content: Egyptians have been shocked by a video showing military police beating a prone female protester in recent clashes. The ongoing violence centered around Cairo's Tahrir Square has left at least 10 people dead and hundreds injured. ­The video, uploaded to YouTube Sunday, shows army soldiers in full riot gear attacking a seemingly unconscious female protester. These images are startling to Egyptian eyes due not only to the obvious violence against a defenceless female, but also because the soldiers violate the woman's modesty by pulling her clothing - a black abaya - over her head, exposing her bra and midriff. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-120911?start=1315 Syrian protestors hold "dignity strike" to topple Assad regime, millions of Yemenis rally on the Friday of "revolutionary alignment," Sudan's first cabinet after south's secession brings little change, and more.<br /> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-120911 Protest, Civilian casualties, Israel Defense Forces, Syria, Tear gas, Syrian Civil War, Palestinians, Israel, Bashar al-Assad, Friday prayers Presenter, Female #1 The People's National Assembly convened a parliamentary session on violence against women and ways to eradicate this phenomenon. During the meeting, the participants discussed ways to fight violence against women and eliminate its negative effects, in addition to using Algeria's past experience to confront the issue. Sakina Mahmoud Aliyan reports. Reporter, Female #2 Raising awareness about the significance of eradicating violence against women by protecting them from any forms of discrimination and violence was the most important point in the speech given on behalf of the chairman of the Algerian National People's Assembly, Abdelaziz Ziari. Guest, Male #1 (Messaoud Chihoub, Vice Chairman of the Algerian National People's Assembly) This parliamentary session affirms its commitment to the international law pertaining to the protection of women, especially the agreements that Algeria has signed. Reporter, Female #2 Grappling with the issue requires efforts from all parties and institutions. Guest, Female #3 (Nouara Djaafar, Minister-Delegate of Family & Women) In addition, we will work with civil society by taking their suggestions into consideration. They are in the process of being implemented evaluated by the appropriate committee. Guest, Female #4 (Mumniya Muslim, Lawyer) The Algerian legislation should be dealing with this issue by drafting specific laws for it. Reporter, Female #2 Algeria's national security institutions recorded over 7,000 cases of violence in the past nine months, as opposed to 5,000 cases recorded by the Gendarmerie Nationale. Guest, Female #5 (Sha'ia Ja'afari, Chair of National Women's Committee) Women are facing violence on a daily basis in complete silence. Reporter, Female #2 In between the legislative institution and civil society, there remains a need to double the efforts to combat violence against women. ** Contact Mosaic News: mosaicnews{at}linktv{dot}org http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111811?start=445 Protests against President Ali Abdullah Saleh continued in a number of Yemeni cities under the slogan "Friday of loyalty to the revolution's female martyrs." It was the 40th Friday protest in Yemen. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111811 Syria, Israel, Damascus, Kuwait, Iran, Cairo, Bahrain Uprising, Yemen Uprising, Syrian Civil War, 2011-2012 Jordanian Protests Presenter, Female #1 The UN Security Council session on Monday will review the developments of the Yemeni crisis in light of President Ali Abdullah Saleh's refusal to step down and the ongoing violence. Meanwhile, protests against the Yemeni president continued in a number of Yemeni cities under the slogan the "Friday of loyalty to the revolution's female martyrs." Reporter, Male #1 It is the 40th Friday protest in Yemen. Its organizers, who are demanding the downfall of President Ali Abdullah Saleh's regime, named it the "Friday of the peaceful revolution's female martyrs" Guest, Female #2 We live for peace and we die for freedom. Reporter, Male #1 Here in Taiz, where a number of women died, protestors held funerals for several victims and demanded to bring the president and his aides to justice. In the remote southern city Aden, men and women protestors took to the street to condemn the deaths of those who perished during the uprising. Guest, Female #3 We demand the Arab League take a serious stance in support of the Yemeni people and to stop the bloodshed of Yemeni women and men. Reporter, Male #1 Protestors in the city of al-Bayda denounced what they referred to as the killing and targeting of women protestors. Demonstrators in the nearby city of Rada' also demanded to rush the elimination of Saleh's regime. In the city of Damt in al-Dalea Province, protestors saluted what they called the sacrifices of the women of the revolution. Also in al-Dalea, protestors in Juban demanded the prosecution of those they said gave orders to open fire on women protestors. Damar, south of Sanaa, also witnessed demonstrations honoring women's sacrifices. In Hajjah, in northwestern Yemen, protestors affirmed their solidarity with the families of the uprising's female victims. In addition, protestors in Sa'ada condemned what they referred to as the regime's massacres against peaceful protestors. The capital Sanaa witnessed a massive demonstration demanding the prosecution of what protestors called killers of women and children. Guest, Female #4 Ali Saleh is killing the women of Yemen; this did not happen in the age of ignorance. Women were honored and respected by everyone. But you, you humiliated us, insulted us! Reporter, Male #1 On the other hand, tens of thousands of President Saleh's supporters gathered in Sanaa's Sabeen Square in what they described as the "Friday of National Accord." Guest, Male #2 (Sultan al-Burkani, Assistant Secretary-General of the Ruling Party) We hope to overcome the crisis or reach an agreement in the coming hours, or in two or three days at the latest if our brothers are on board. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111511?start=750 New images emerging from the occupied ad-Dakhla governorate show a Sahrawi woman being severely beaten by Moroccan police, causing her to lose her eyesight. This took place in light of the deterioration of the refugees' situation due to scarce aid. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111511 Israel, Iran, Israeli settlement, Shimon Peres, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Syrian Civil War, Yemen Uprising, Bahrain Uprising, Mossad, Islam in the United States Presenter, Male #1 The Sahrawi people continue to suffer from the Moroccan occupation's repression. New images emerging from the occupied ad-Dakhla governorate show a Sahrawi female citizen being severely beaten by Moroccan police, causing her to lose her eyesight. This took place in light of the deterioration of the refugees' situation due to scarce aid. Our correspondent Fawzi Eitali reports. Reporter, Male #2 Her only crime was chanting for "self-determination" in her occupied country and only one part of her tragedy is revealed in these leaked images. Lella Busoula lost her eyesight while being abused by Moroccan police, but her vision shines through the faith and rightfulness of the cause. Guest, Female #1 (Lella Busoula, Sahwari) We were peacefully chanting slogans, peacefully. And Moroccan aggression interfered. Even if I were to regain my eyesight, I would not abandon my goal. Reporter, Male #2 And from inside the occupation, she cries out in the face of an unjust siege imposed to conceal the scale of violations that may parallel those that took place in Gdeim Izik. Guest, Male #3 (Abdelkader Taleb, Prime Minister of Sahrawi) They attacked residential neighborhoods and killed Sahrawis. A number of people were martyred. They burned houses and cars, and did not spare anyone. Reporter, Male #2 On the eastern side of the separation wall, a different kind of suffering is endured every day by the Sahrawi refugees due to the scarcity of aid. The Sahrawi Red Crescent's containers are almost completely empty of essential supplies. Guest, Male #4 (Yehyah Bouhabayni, Head of Sahwari Red Crescent) We are sending out an urgent call to the international community to pay more attention to the situation of Sahrawi refugees and provide enough aid so that the refugees can have their most basic needs met. Guest, Female #2 The support from organizations is scarce. Guest, Male #3 The humanitarian aid delivered to the refugee camp is always very scarce. Guest, Female #3 People have lost weight due to the lack of nutrition. Reporter, Male #2 The Sahrawi people are tormented between the fists of repression and harassment in the occupied regions, and the clamps of displacement and the scarcity aid in the refugee camps. The alarm bell is sounding on both sides. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111411?start=1271 The European Union decided not to broadcast a film on Afghan women who are in Kabul prisons on moral-related charges. The EU made the decision out of concern for the safety of the women prisoners portrayed in the film. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111411 Iran, Israel, Nuclear program of Iran, Lebanon, Women's Rights, Politics of Sudan, Syrian Civil War, Yemen Uprising, Libya, Mossad Presenter, Female #1 The European Union decided not to broadcast a film on Afghan women who are behind bars on moral-related charges. The EU made the decision out of concern for the safety of the women prisoners portrayed in the film. Reporter, Male #1 This is a quick look inside the secret world of the special women's prisons in the Afghan capital Kabul. Half of the women prisoners in Afghanistan are accused of what is called "moral crimes," such as escaping forced marriages or domestic violence from their husbands. This woman was raped, and when she reported her case to the police, she was accused of committing adultery. Guest, Female #1 (Gulnaz, Prisoner) I submitted an appeal when I received a two-year prison term and it was enforced. Then my appeal was rejected and the sentence was extended to 12 years. I didn't do anything, why am I being punished with this harsh sentence? Reporter, Male #2 In the documentary film, Gulnaz gave an account of what she endured, but the EU did not allow the broadcast of this film in fear of her life. On the other hand, human rights workers are urging the release of these reports from Afghanistan. Guest, Female #2 (Heather Barr, Human Rights Watch) It's very important that people understand that there are these horrific stories that are happening now, ten years after the fall of the Taliban government, ten years after what was supposed to be a new dawn for Afghan women. Reporter, Male #2 So ten years have passed, yet the so-called new dawn for Afghan women has still not come. There are many women like Gulnaz, who have been robbed of their lives and voices. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111411?start=1380 Two weeks ago, central Beirut witnessed a protest called for by a Facebook page titled, "No to violence against women," which has over 13,000 participants. Activists call for a law that protects women from abuse, rape and other forms of gender-based violence. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111411 Iran, Israel, Nuclear program of Iran, Lebanon, Women's Rights, Politics of Sudan, Syrian Civil War, Yemen Uprising, Libya, Mossad Presenter, Female # 1 Not only does domestic violence show no mercy toward women in Lebanon but the country's laws do them no justice either. And the issue remains extremely private. My colleague Afif al- Jardali reports. Reporter, Male # 1 The spring of Arab women is manifested by Lebanese women breaking the wall of silence. They cried out: "No to violence against us." The stories of many battered women are revealed day-by-day to confirm the need to enact a new law that protects women and takes into consideration Lebanese social standards. Thirty-year-old Samah recounted her story and the experiences she had with her husband. She endured marital rape, continuous violence, and threats of depriving her of her four daughters. Guest, Female # 2 I would take the kids to the bedroom; he would say "Take them away; I don't want any kids here." I would put them to sleep and when they would fall asleep he would be watching TV; he would be watching pornographic films. I would be sleeping when he would be done watching these films but he would come harass me. I would ask him to leave me alone but he wouldn't accept. He would say that this is his right and I will give him that right whether or I like it or not. There was no one to protect me. When I called the relevant parties, they said "handle it yourself." I demand all the ministries to stand by us and help us. The same way they have children and seek to protect them; the same way they protect their female relatives they fear for and want to keep safe, they should protect us as well. Reporter, Male # 1 After central Beirut witnessed a protest two weeks ago that came in response to a call by a Facebook page titled, "No to violence against women," the issue became public given the page has over 13,000 participants. Guest, Male # 2 (Tarek Abou Zeinab, 'No to Violence Against Women' Page Creator) We created the page in March 2010 to honor Lebanese women on Mothers' Day and the International Day of Women. There are violations of human and women's rights in Lebanon. The second issue, which is both funny and sad, is that some ministries are looking to find new holidays, including the day of the alphabet and I don't know what else. Instead of parliament looking for holidays to acknowledge, they should look for laws that protect Lebanese women and protect Lebanese children. Reporter, Male # 1 In light of the ongoing debate over a law that would protect women from domestic violence, the plan continues to be held hostage to the legal opinion that views the law as fragmenting the essence of family. At the same time, implementing the law is hindered by the fear of religious men and devotion to the power of men. Afif al- Jardali, New TV. ** Contact Mosaic News: mosaicnews{at}linktv{dot}org http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-072711?start=1373 <p>UK expels Libyan diplomats and formally recognizes rebel council, charities slam world bodies for low aid levels in Somalia, Palestinians face looming economic crisis as Ramadan approaches, and more.</p> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-072711 Afghanistan, UN Security Council, Palestinian state, Protest, Palestine, Middle East Peace Process, Ramadan, Libya, Yemen, Pakistan Presenter, Male #1 The actions of the ousted Iraqi regime have led to difficult living conditions in Iraqi society; an accumulation of social problems and a negative impact on various social strata, including women. Women are now heavily relied upon in comparison to men due to the wars and acts of terrorism witnessed in Iraq. Presenter, Female #1 The major problem is the social, psychological, and financial effects of having such a large percentage of widows and women living in hardship. Reporter, Male #2 The conflicts in Iraq over the past decades have caused harm to Iraqi women, who account for a significant percentage of the population. About 65 percent of the Iraqi population is now female, a large number that worries international organizations. The reason for this is that men are targeted more frequently in these conflicts, leaving women behind in various social conditions. This means that the heaviest burden falls on elderly widows, who suffer from social, health, and financial problems because of their devastating living conditions. Civil society organizations and the Red Cross collected significant data on Iraqi women. The most prominent figures are: Iraq has two million widows, which makes up an overwhelmingly large percentage of the country's women. Seventeen percent of the women are active in the job market. Fifty percent of them are subject to street and domestic violence. Ten percent of widows receive their income from social care, while 25 percent receive compensation for losing their husbands. The percentage of educated women is the only positive figure, at 85 percent. They work in ministerial positions and contribute to the country's well-being. According to the reports, most of the households managed by only women are living in extreme poverty with low incomes. The average monthly income of these households is 150,000 Iraqi Dinars, which is the equivalent of 100 US dollars. Reports indicate that the problems faced by women in Iraq have had a negative impact on their health. Women's health is affected by their declining living conditions, and their ability to receive healthcare depends on their level of the income. There are over 6,000 civil society organizations registered at the Ministry of Planning. A large portion of them work on issues regarding women and children. However, the figures and documents referenced in the report raise questions about the role of these organizations, which have not effectively helped women escape from their reality. From Baghdad, Zaid al-Mustaf, al-Iraqiya. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-062211-world-news-from-the-middle-east?start=1387 Civilian deaths trigger rift over NATO's Libya campaign, Bahrain court sentences nine activists to life, Syrian minister defends Hezbollah and accuses al-Qaeda of killing security forces, and more.<br /> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-062211-world-news-from-the-middle-east Iran, Pakistan, Bahrain, Bahrain Uprising, Protest, Syria, General strike, NATO, Fatah, Israel Presenter, Female #1 Violence against women in Pakistan is spreading. And while reasons for the phenomenon vary, revenge remains the main motive, rendering women part of the conflict and subject to persecution. Abdullah Abu Hilala reports from the village of Haripur in Pakistan. Reporter, Male #1 This village seems like a ghost town after it was abandoned by most of its men and residents, who escaped either due to shame or fear of getting caught. The incident took place at night in the alleys of the village, when 50-year-old Shahnaz Bibi was assaulted and beaten. Guest, Female #1 (Shahnaz Bibi, Victim) A number of people with machine guns stormed in. They dragged me outside of the house by force and immediately started beating me and tearing off all my clothes in front of the village's residents. Then, they paraded me naked through the alleys of the village before letting me go. Reporter, Male #1 The punishment Shahnaz Bibi was subjected to was not because of a sin she committed. It was for revenge against one of her sons for an unproven allegation of having an illegitimate relationship with a villager's wife. Guest, Male #1 (Sakhawa Hossein Shah) I told them not to do it. They said, you are an imam and this matter doesn't concern you so do not intervene. They said they will set fire to everyone who dares stop us or intervene. I wasn't able to do anything. Reporter, Male #1 This is the excuse, according to the imam of the village, for which the residents did not intervene to help Shahnaz Bibi or even inform the police. Shahnaz Bibi opted for leaving the village and never returning after the trauma and shame she was subjected to in light of her husband's absence. However, her young son witnessed what happened. Guest, Female #1 After what happened to me, I cannot stay in the village. My life has become hell. I used to belong to a respected family. Now, I can't see my siblings or relatives. Reporter, Male #1 The police, who accidentally learned of the incident, were able to arrest some of the accused, but several others remain at large. In Pakistan, aggression against women over disputes is now commonplace. Perpetrators receive the death penalty or life imprisonment. However, in a society that highly values honor, Shahnaz said the arrest of the attackers will not compensate for her tragedy. Abdullah Abu Hilala, BBC, Haripur. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-061711-world-news-from-the-middle-east?start=925 <p>Saudi women drive wheels of change in the kingdom, Syrian demonstrators insist on the power of peaceful protests, Iraq's political division translated onto the street, and more.</p> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-061711-world-news-from-the-middle-east Protest, Friday prayers, Israel, Arab Spring, United Nations, Syria, South Kordofan, Yemen, Libya, Saudi Arabia Presenter, Male # 1 In Saudi Arabia, a number of women challenged the authorities by driving cars in the capital Riyadh. This came in response to a nationwide call by Saudi women activists to drive. Amnesty International asked the kingdom's authorities to stop treating women as second-class citizens and called on Riyadh not to arrest them for driving. Reporter, Male # 2 As part of a campaign dubbed "It's my right to drive," Saudi activists called on women across the country to sit behind the wheel and drive. Saudi women have long aspired for this call in order to be released from the government's confinement of women that has been imposed since the kingdom's establishment. Saudi Arabia has restricted the freedom of women to utilize what has become a necessity in modern times. The women are backed by a large segment of men. Guest, Male # 3 We should have courage at the highest levels in the government. The political leadership and intellectuals should fully resolve this issue so that women are not deprived of their natural rights. Women are part of this society; they form at least 50 percent of this community. Why deprive 50 percent of their rights? Reporter, Male # 2 It is a class of women demanding the right to drive in order to save time when completing necessary tasks, especially when a relative is not available. Guest, Female # 1 If I can drive a car by myself, I do not need a male relative to drive me. I can do my work and meet the needs of the household, such as driving my children to school and all the other things I do as part of daily life, without facing a possible problem with a taxi driver or from a foreign man. Reporter, Male # 2 Talk on the hardships faced by Saudi women as a result of depriving them of the right to drive has begun. It includes talk on the harassment women endure when they are forced to hire drivers to get around. Guest, Female # 2 It's good for women to drive because it will take us out of the hardships we're dealing with right now, problems with taxis and limousines, and conflicts with drivers. It's not only about the material aspect, it's also psychological. Reporter, Male # 2 The legitimacy of Saudi women's demand to drive was endorsed by international human rights organizations, which have expressed sympathy and support for that right. Amnesty International asked Saudi authorities to stop treating women as second-class citizens and allow them to drive. The organization said women in Saudi Arabia face severe discrimination in both law and in practice. They are denied the right to vote, are unable to travel, work, or enroll in higher education. The rights organization confirmed that domestic violence against women is rife in the kingdom. In addition, Amnesty International's Deputy Director for the Middle East and North Africa Philip Luther called on Riyadh not to arrest women driving and to grant them the same right to drive as men.