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A revolution by the people, for the people, is not about to go down without the steadfastness and courage of the Nisaa’ Mesr, the women of Egypt. Shattering Mubarak’s regime while also shattering the image of submissive and weak Arab women, victory belongs to them.

This week, historic protests rock Egypt as citizens demand President Hosni Mubarak step down, the Tunisian cabinet is purged, a group of Muslim and Jewish women meet in LA, a young Pakistani woman becomes the first to summit a mountain in North Pakistan, and a Brussels court acquits a woman charged for wearing the niqab.

This week, a dictator’s fall from grace is reflected upon, Christian women continue to be targeted in Pakistan, Ayaan Hirsi Ali speaks in Florida, an English judge voices concern over community pressure on Muslim women, and NPR reports on the high number of women converting to Islam in the UK.

This week, halal beauty products make a splash in the Gulf, a mosque in Berlin is the target of an arson attack, and Afghan women are given an anonymous platform to speak from.

This week, a father kills his daughter after she joins Al-Qaeda, a Somali woman is attacked outside an Ohio mosque, and a bank robber dresses like a Muslim woman for cover.

Gender is a topic relevant to all spheres of life from the courtroom to the bedroom, workplace to worship centers. The Buxton Initiative and AltMuslimah aim to provide a space for people to share their stories and raise questions as they negotiate issues of gender and religion.

Feminism by inflation in Pakistan, a multinational conference on women’s affairs in Iran, and socio-economic development of Muslim women discussed in India.

Catholic campuses see spike in Muslim enrollment, Somali activist named one of Glamour’s women of the year, woman arrested for wearing hijab sues Georgia city, and Sudanese president defends flogging of a young woman.

Pope Benedict calls for Aasia Bibi’s freedom, Danish politician feels images of topless women may prevent extremists from entering the country, and Iran announces annual No Divorce Day.