For a majority of religious people, life’s ultimate goal is the reward they are promised in an afterlife. Heaven, Paradise, Nirvana are the rewards for good behaviour if you have been Christian, Muslim, or Buddhist in life. Unless you are a woman. This is not about inequality in heavenly reward – even though that too... Read More

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August 25, 2016

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Zamfara killings: Human Rights Commission begins investigation

Following the killings of eight persons in Zamfara State over blasphemy, the National Human Rights Commission has started investigations. An angry mob had lynched a student for alleged blasphemy against islam, which prompted a man simply known as Tajudeen to rush him to an hospital. Clearly unhappy with Tajudeen’s actions, the mob marched to his... Read More

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July 3, 2014

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So sad: Daughter of Sudanese woman born disabled because mother’s legs were chained

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Sudanese woman who was sentenced to death for being a Christian and marrying one has received even more bad news after she was prevented from leaving Sudan. Meriam Yehya Ibrahim gave birth to a daughter while in chains in a Sudanese prison after she refused to renounce her faith. Due to... Read More

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