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Just a few weeks after OAA posted an article on sexual assault and the importance of addressing it in our community, the Taliban passed a law in Afghanistan which permits, among other things, marital rape.
A specific provision in the new amendment of laws clearly states, “As long as the husband is not traveling, he has the right to have sexual intercourse with his wife every fourth night…Unless the wife is ill or has any kind of illness that intercourse could aggravate, the wife is bound to give a positive response to the sexual desires of her husband.”
It is beyond shocking that this type of law was even introducted let alone passed by a government and sheds light to the distorted view of sexuality and gender roles in South Asian communities.
Why is it that a women’s body is thought to be her husband’s possession, under his control at all times?
Title: Manavi Community Dinner Location: Akbar Restaurant, 21 Cortlandt Street, Off Route 1 South, Edison, NJ Link out: Click here Description:
In celebration of its 24th anniversary, Manavi invites to its Annual Community Dinner to be held on Saturday, May 2nd at Akbar Restaurant. The Annual Community Dinner is the one evening each year when Manavi staff, supporters, volunteers, survivors of violence and community members come together to reaffirm their commitment to ending violence against South Asian women. The funds raised through the dinner enable Manavi to run some of its integral programs such as individual counseling, legal clinics & referrals, court accompaniments, support groups and safe home, Ashiana. Start Time: 6:30pm Date: 2009-05-02
Title: Manavi Community Dinner Location: Akbar Restaurant, 21 Cortlandt Street, Off Route 1 South, Edison, NJ Link out: Click here Description: In celebration of its 24th anniversary, Manavi invites to its Annual Community Dinner to be held on Saturday, May 2nd at Akbar Restaurant. The Annual Community Dinner is the one evening each year when Manavi staff, supporters, volunteers, survivors of violence and community members come together to reaffirm their commitment to ending violence against South Asian women. The funds raised through the dinner enable Manavi to run some of its integral programs such as individual counseling, legal clinics & referrals, court accompaniments, support groups and safe home, Ashiana. Start Time: 6:30pm Date: 2009-05-02
