Men's rights
In South Africa, funny hats mark boys’ circumcision, transition to manhood
South African tribes have long had traditions with respect to circumcising their men — typically happening around their 18th birthday. And while more organizations are criticizing the timing and methodology, if not the practice entirely, the tribal groups hold firm to their customs.
India Street Protests Inspire Women’s Rights Advocates in Pakistan
A prominent attorney in Pakistan, Hina Jilani, says Indian street protests have empowered women’s rights advocates there, and reminded the Pakistani public to take a more active role, and not leave social action to small groups of activists.
