Category Archives: Razan Zaitounah

Some thoughts on International Women’s Day, mainly in the context of the Syrian Revolution

International Women’s day   “also called International Working Women’s Day, is marked on March 8 every year.[2] In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women’s economic, political, and social … Continue reading

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The abduction of the members of the Violations Documentation Center in Syria (Douma)

http://www.vdc-sy.info/index.php/en/home The Office of the Violations Documentation Center in Syria was attacked last night  and ransacked by masked unknown armed men  in Douma, a town in Eastern Ghouta near Damascus, mainly held by Opposition fighters. Its staff members were abducted … Continue reading

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