It is easy for states to ratify all the necessary conventions and take all the necessary legal steps in outlawing child marriages. However, it is the very social system that produces child brides that should be put under investigation.
An ordinary citizen in Tunisia must ask if the new constitution will change anything in the near future. There are only two things that will give hope; to see projects being implemented, and to see those who manipulate the system being tried.
Arab Awakening's columnists offer their weekly perspective on what is happening on the ground in the Middle East. Leading the week, Bulgaria's 'chilly welcome' to Syrian refugees.
عناصر كثيرة دخلت في السياق العام للثورة منها القريب ومنها الغريب عن ثقافتنا أخطرها العنف المتبادل بين النظام والجماعات الجهادية ، وكلها تتصارع لتجد منفذاً الى السلطة، أما العامل المتجدد والجامع للشعب بكل أطيافه هو النزعة للحرية والعدالة في ظل دولة وطنية حقيقية.
Many factors contributed to the revolutionary framework, however, all the players were striving for power. The one aspect, uniting all the Syrian people, which is constantly rejuvenated, is the organic desire for freedom and justice in the framework of a real nation state. Translation: العربية
The battle in Egypt is now no longer about an ousted elected president or a counter-revolution taking place. As if this were not enough, it is about fundamental human rights being violated publically and systematically by a military regime.
As the civil war in Syria continues, refugees are desperately seeking refuge. It seems that Bulgaria has consistently preferred to engage in exacerbating the situation. Bulgarians have built a wall and are allowing far-right xenophobic rhetoric to prevail.
A story of a tea-lady in Sudan, the injustice she has endured in the face of police brutality and repression.
A reflection on the three years that have passed since the Egyptian uprising began with a list of lessons for future generations.
The independent revolutionary youth of Egypt who disapprove of both a military dictatorship and the Islamists are facing a brick wall. However, activating the Revolutionary Front and bridging the gap with democratic technocrats could strengthen the true liberal opposition and would be a crucial st
Arab Awakening's columnists offer their weekly perspective on what is happening on the ground in the Middle East. Leading the week, Is Israel building up for an offensive against Gaza?
Gazans fear another Israeli military offensive is imminent, as Israel flexes its military muscle and Egypt joins the band, beating the drums of war.
