Oman
Female Genital Mutilation: Still Major Issue in Oman
Third annual exhibition by Omani women photographers begins
The third Omani women photographers exhibition of the Photographic Society was launched at the Omani Society for Fine Arts on Saturday. The five-day exhibition features 59 photos, of which 49 have been clicked by members of the society.
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Oman Extraordinary Women Conference on March 6-7
The first Oman Extraordinary Women Conference will be held on March 6-7, 2013 under the theme ‘Strengthening the capacity and capabilities of Omani women in the economic and social development process’.
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Female Genital Mutilation - a sizzling topic in the Omani blogosphere
“They’ll tell you ‘it’s only a small cut’ to ‘clean’ the area. Who are you kidding?!”
Mideastposts-blogger Dhofari Gucci in her own words has her blood boiling over a cause that is currently widely discussed in the Omani blogosphere – circumcision of girls – often executed by women – and according to the writer highly practised in Oman. Her appeal is first and foremost directed at the authorities – the Ministry of Health – to take real action against what should be perceived a crime and a violation of human rights.
A personal record on polygamy
“In many cases men take on a second or third wife to show off their wealth or to produce more sons who will carry on the family name. (…) A large number of polygamists marry women half their age to help the men feel 'young' again. That seems to be the most common reason. (…)Most polygamists take on a second wife after they hit 40 or 50 and realise they're not getting any younger.” ¨
These are extracts from a personal account from Susan Mubarak, frequent contributor to the Omani Muscatdaily.com about her personal experiences from inside a polygamist family.
“The big question is, does polygamy really work? In my opinion the answer is a big no,” she continues.