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Media portrayal of women is focus of panel

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When Jan Floyd-Douglass decided to buy a new car, she bypassed suitable models from eight different manufacturers – and then wrote to tell them why. “I love your car but I didn’t buy it because I don’t like your advertisements because they demean women,” wrote Ms. Floyd-Douglass, who is on the board of the Women’s National Commission in the United Kingdom.

World Reacts to Trial of Seven Baha’i Leaders

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Audio: “Iran’s decision to begin the trial yesterday of seven Baha’i leaders has triggered a strong international reaction, including a call by Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi for their immediate release and ultimate acquittal.”

Trial of Seven Baha’i Leaders in Iran Looms

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Recent developments in Iran have raised grave concern about the ultimate fate of the seven Baha’i leaders who are scheduled to go on trial next Tuesday.

What You Can Expect from VoicesDivine.com

Well, since you asked…Yes, this site is still under construction. Now that there is heightened interest – and it also seems likely that it will soon be “finished” – I thought I might start blogging about the progress.

Baha’i Leaders May Face New Accusation

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The seven Baha’i leaders currently imprisoned in Iran are facing the anniversary of their arrest this Thursday, along with new and extremely grave accusations, after spending a year in jail without formal charges or access to their lawyer, Shirin Ebadi.