Jordan

Jordanie: Une deputee condamnee pour 'outrages' via Internet

L'ancienne journaliste de la télévision et première femme députée Toujane el-Fayçal a été condamnée, le 16 mai, à un an et demi de prison par la Cour de sûreté de l'Etat.

Jordan: Former woman parliamentarian sentenced to 18 months in jail

Toujan al-Faisal, an outspoken advocate of free speech, domestic reforms, and women's rights, has been convicted of publishing "lies that hurt the state's integrity and honour," and sentenced to 18 months in jail.

Jordan: Arab Regional Resource Center on Violence Against Women (AMAN)

Creates and provides channels of communication between women's rights organisations and the public in Arab countries.

Jordan: Former woman parliamentarian faces charges and possible imprisonment for criticising the Jordanian government

: Former member of the Jordanian Parliament Toujan al-Faisal was arrested Saturday, March 16, 2002 following her recent public criticism of the Jordanian government.

Jordan: Approval of several amendments to the civil status law

Recent legislative reforms provide greater protection of the rights of women.