Sunday, March 23, 2008

Voice for Abused Women Upsets Dubai Patriarchy

This is a fascinating article about Sharla Musabih, an advocate for domestic abuse and human trafficking victims in Dubai. Her bold defense of women's rights has earned her numerous enemies among those who'd rather keep Dubai's dark side hidden. While Dubai is making headlines for their man-made-palm-tree-shaped-islands and booming investment scene, it's interesting to get a sense of what else is going on there.

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