Jews versus Muslims (for Fun)

March 12, 2013 By Roberto Rizzo   The article discusses a soccer tournament which took place on March 13. The tournament includes a number of team that represents many religions. In 2011, the All United Cup created the Kids United which will play a game between Maccabi Milano which is Jewish community team and Primus…

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The Veil in Islam: A free and Informed Choice

By Erika Farris March 11, 2013   This article discusses women and the veil. In particular the story focuses on Khalida El Khatir, born in Morocco in 1984 her father moved to Trentino for work. She makes the point that the ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi has acted in a way that subjugates women. The veil is…

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“Educated Women, Protagonists”: Meeting on Women’s Role in Islam

3/8/2013 In conjunction with International Women’s Day, a Meeting in Trento entitled “Educated Women, Protagonists” was organized by the Muslim Women of Trento, the Association of Muslim Women in Italy and The women of GMI Trento. The meeting broadly discussed women in Islam, and the importance of women in the immigrant community of Trento.  

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Islam is a Religion for Women: New Publication Tre donne: una sfida (Three women: a Challenge)

3/8/2013  ANSAmed   Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi, and Biancamaria Scarcia Amoretti both condemn the use of the Islamic faith to suppress women, denouncing those who do this as “tyrants” during a meeting in Rome on women and Islam. The discussion in Rome stemmed from the presentation of Three Women: A Challenge a book which presents…

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21 year old Egyptian man beats his girlfriend to convince her to convert to Islam

3/8/2013 La Repubblica A man in Milan is accused of beating his 27 year old Mexican girlfriend over the period of 5-months. According to the national news outlet, he beat her to get her to convert to Islam including to wear the veil. Neighbors frequently called the police to report the domestic violence issue, on…

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